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
76.2%(275)
Hispanic
8.3%(30)
African American
9.4%(34)
Asian
1.4%(5)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(1)
Two or More Races
3.6%(13)
Unknown
0.8%(3)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color24%
Total Enrollment368
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
63.8%(236)
Women
34.3%(127)
Other
1.9%(7)

Gender Statistics

Men236

64% of total enrollment

Women127

35% 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 61% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 6% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
26.2%(95)
18-19
46.6%(169)
20-21
14.6%(53)
22-24
6.6%(24)
25+
6.1%(22)

Graduate Student Ages

25+
100.0%(5)

Age Diversity Insights

61%

Traditional Age (18-21)

6%

Non-Traditional (25+)

1%

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 83% in-state residents, 17% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
83.5%(106)
Out-of-State
16.5%(21)

Regional Representation

In-State106

83% of student body

Out-of-State21

17% 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