Wilkes University: what international applicants need

What are Wilkes University's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Wilkes University has one application deadline for 2026–27: Early Action on November 29, 2026. It also admits on a rolling basis.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Wilkes University's acceptance rate?

90.6% for students who started in fall 2024: Wilkes University admitted 6,943 of its 7,660 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Wilkes University require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. Wilkes University is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (November 29, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is November 7, 2026: scores on November 20, 2026, registration by October 23, 2026 (late registration October 27, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for Wilkes University?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 490–620 in Math and 530–630 in Reading and Writing (19% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 22–29.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Wilkes University's application fee for international students?

Wilkes University charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Wilkes University accept?

Wilkes University doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Wilkes University require?

Wilkes University doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Wilkes University require the Common App personal essay?

No. Wilkes University doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does Wilkes University have?

170 of Wilkes University's 2,076 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 8.2%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Wilkes University cost for international students?

Wilkes University's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $43,496, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $16,166. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $63,255 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source

Does Wilkes University give financial aid to international students?

Yes. In 2025-26, Wilkes University gave institutional scholarships or grants to 40 international undergraduates.

• Number of international students aided: the university's Common Data Set 2025-26 Source