Wilkes University 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$39,914

Cost of attendance at Wilkes University in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$39,914

Cost of attendance at Wilkes University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Wilkes University was $30,155. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Wilkes University

Wilkes University net price calculator

$30,155

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Pennsylvania and nationwide.

Pennsylvania's average	$17,850
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Wilkes University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$30,155	$126	$26,032	$25,238	$26,188	$30,853	$35,275
2021	$30,281	$2,888 (11%)	$25,058	$25,051	$28,221	$31,157	$34,459
2020	$27,393	$193	$21,491	$20,640	$24,564	$27,958	$33,125
2019	$27,200	$888 (3%)	$23,367	$22,891	$24,811	$28,648	$29,811
2018	$26,312	$1,287 (5%)	$22,117	$22,366	$25,372	$26,241	$31,520
2017	$25,025	$1,653 (7%)	$20,287	$20,593	$22,838	$26,295	$30,515
2016	$23,372	$2,311 (9%)	$18,552	$19,082	$21,684	$25,108	$28,761
2015	$25,683	$896 (4%)	$21,825	$22,212	$23,058	$27,204	$31,410
2014	$24,787	--	$20,022	$20,760	$23,764	$25,485	$30,296

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Wilkes University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$55,207	$1,162 (2%)	$39,914	$13,693	$1,600
2021	$54,045	$1,623 (3%)	$38,752	$13,693	$1,600
2020	$52,422	$1,428 (3%)	$37,622	$13,200	$1,600
2019	$50,994	$1,498 (3%)	$36,194	$13,200	$1,600
2018	$49,496	$2,810 (6%)	$34,896	$13,000	$1,600
2017	$46,686	$1,530 (3%)	$33,568	$11,618	$1,500
2016	$45,156	$1,394 (3%)	$32,356	$11,300	$1,500
2015	$43,762	$912 (2%)	$31,262	$11,000	$1,500
2014	$42,850	$1,024 (2%)	$30,350	$11,000	$1,500
2013	$41,826	--	$29,326	$11,000	$1,500

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Wilkes University provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,184 dormitories available to its students at $9,492 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Wilkes University is $1,055 per month.
Does Wilkes University provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Wilkes University for one academic year is $6,206, which works out to $690 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Wilkes University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,600.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Wilkes University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,193

If living off-campus, with family: $5,633

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,193
How much is Wilkes University application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $40 and $45 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Wilkes University offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Wilkes University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,140	$1,084
For out-of-state students	$1,140	$1,084

Housing and Meal

Wilkes University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Wilkes University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$6,206	$9,492	N/A	19	1,184
2021	$6,094	$9,306	N/A	19	1,184
2020	$5,984	$9,124	N/A	19	1,148
2019	$5,824	$8,858	N/A	19	1,143
2018	$5,670	$8,600	N/A	19	1,099
2017	$5,472	$8,274	N/A	19	1,113
2016	$5,292	$7,974	N/A	19	1,129

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Wilkes University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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