Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre Demographics & Diversity Overview

24%
Minority Students
35%
Female Students
0%
International
11
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre has a diverse student body with 24% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
76.1%(303)
Hispanic
8.3%(33)
African American
10.1%(40)
Asian
1.3%(5)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(1)
Two or More Races
3.3%(13)
Unknown
0.8%(3)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color24%
Total Enrollment413
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre has a gender distribution of 35% female students and 65% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
63.6%(259)
Women
34.6%(141)
Other
1.7%(7)

Gender Statistics

Men259

63% of total enrollment

Women141

34% of total enrollment

Other7

2% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 69% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 6% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.2%(11)
18-19
51.4%(179)
20-21
27.3%(95)
22-24
11.2%(39)
25+
6.9%(24)

Graduate Student Ages

25+
100.0%(5)

Age Diversity Insights

69%

Traditional Age (18-21)

6%

Non-Traditional (25+)

3%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 118% in-state residents, -18% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
100.0%(106)

Regional Representation

In-State106

118% of student body

States Represented

11 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

24%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

35%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

6%

Non-Traditional Age