Wilkes University Demographics & Diversity Overview

22%
Minority Students
53%
Female Students
1%
International
15
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Wilkes University has a diverse student body with 22% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
76.5%(1,436)
Hispanic
10.5%(197)
African American
5.3%(100)
Asian
2.6%(48)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(1)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(1)
Two or More Races
3.4%(63)
Unknown
1.7%(32)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color22%
Total Enrollment5,207
International Students1%

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
46.8%(935)
Women
53.3%(1,065)

Gender Statistics

Men935

18% of total enrollment

Women1,065

20% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Wilkes University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 74% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 8% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.5%(49)
18-19
37.0%(741)
20-21
36.9%(738)
22-24
16.0%(319)
25+
7.6%(153)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
2.8%(91)
22-24
9.2%(294)
25+
88.0%(2,821)

Age Diversity Insights

74%

Traditional Age (18-21)

8%

Non-Traditional (25+)

62%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Wilkes University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 77% in-state residents, 22% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
76.9%(357)
Out-of-State
21.8%(101)
International
1.3%(6)

Regional Representation

In-State357

77% of student body

Out-of-State101

22% of student body

International6

1% of student body

States Represented

15 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

22%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

53%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

8%

Non-Traditional Age