Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $42,286
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $42,286
- Average Net Price
- $27,700
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 29.8%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $16,006
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $9,607
- Books & Supplies
- $400
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $58,692
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $26,000
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $276/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 72.4%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 70.2%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 29.8%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $23,760 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $24,199 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $26,339 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $29,365 |
| $110,001+ | $31,745 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Families at Wilkes University pay an average net price of $27,700 annually, well below the $58,692 sticker price. Lower-income families earning under $30,000 pay around $23,760 per year, while those making over $110,000 pay $31,745. Over four years, expect to invest roughly $111,000 to $127,000 depending on your family's income bracket.
The typical graduate leaves with $26,000 in debt, translating to monthly payments of $276. With median earnings of $63,454 ten years out, loan payments represent about 5% of graduates' income. That's manageable debt relative to the earning power Wilkes provides. Nearly 30% of students receive Pell Grants, and the school awards institutional grants averaging $28,285 to qualifying families. First-generation college students and those from working-class Pennsylvania families get the strongest financial advantage here.
The typical graduate leaves with $26,000 in debt, translating to monthly payments of $276. With median earnings of $63,454 ten years out, loan payments represent about 5% of graduates' income. That's manageable debt relative to the earning power Wilkes provides. Nearly 30% of students receive Pell Grants, and the school awards institutional grants averaging $28,285 to qualifying families. First-generation college students and those from working-class Pennsylvania families get the strongest financial advantage here.
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