Wilkes University Demographics & Diversity Overview

24%
Minority Students
53%
Female Students
5%
International
27
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Wilkes University has a diverse student body with 24% students of color and 5% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
74.8%(1,618)
Hispanic
10.5%(227)
African American
5.2%(113)
Asian
3.0%(65)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.0%(1)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(1)
Two or More Races
3.1%(68)
Unknown
3.3%(71)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color24%
Total Enrollment6,993
International Students5%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Wilkes University has a gender distribution of 53% female students and 47% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
46.9%(1,071)
Women
53.1%(1,215)

Gender Statistics

Men1,071

15% of total enrollment

Women1,215

17% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Wilkes University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 62% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 6% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.9%(37)
18-19
37.2%(727)
20-21
35.7%(698)
22-24
17.9%(350)
25+
7.4%(144)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
2.4%(78)
22-24
9.3%(303)
25+
88.2%(2,860)

Age Diversity Insights

62%

Traditional Age (18-21)

6%

Non-Traditional (25+)

67%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Wilkes University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 5% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 76% in-state residents, 20% out-of-state students, and 5% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
75.7%(386)
Out-of-State
19.8%(101)
International
4.5%(23)

Regional Representation

In-State386

76% of student body

Out-of-State101

20% of student body

International23

5% of student body

States Represented

27 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

24%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

53%

Female Students

Global Reach

5%

International

Age Diversity

6%

Non-Traditional Age