Wilkes University
- Private
Wilkes University: international tuition 46,780 USD per year, one-year total cost 67,674 USD, acceptance rate 90.6%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 60, Duolingo 85.
Yes. A Vietnamese first-year applicant can be considered for International Student Merit Scholarships worth $22,000–$29,000 per year for up to four years. The pages do not confirm institutional need-based aid for international students.
Getting in. The school admits 94% of applicants (8,014 of 8,528). Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 550–650, Math 520–658, ACT 19–28. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 5.5+, TOEFL iBT 60+ or Duolingo 85+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 67,674 USD, before any scholarship. 2 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear. According to the Common Data Set 2025-2026, 40 international students got financial aid, 27,775 USD each on average.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 15/6. You apply through The Common Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Wilkes University?
International tuition is 46,780 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 67,674 USD.
Does Wilkes University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. Yes. A Vietnamese first-year applicant can be considered for International Student Merit Scholarships worth $22,000–$29,000 per year for up to four years. The pages do not confirm institutional need-based aid for international students.
What English scores does Wilkes University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 60, Duolingo 85.
What is the acceptance rate at Wilkes University?
The acceptance rate is 90.6%.
- Pay in fullYes
- Aid with the offerUnclear
- Apply separately for scholarshipsYes
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Country or region-specific scholarships
Canada Provincial ScholarshipIntl?Intl eligibility unclearCountry or region specificApplication method unclearSchool page1,000 – 5,000 USD≈ ₫26.1M – ₫130M
Canadian citizenship is a nationality restriction, not a blanket exclusion of all international students from this scholarship.
Jay Sidhu ScholarshipIntl?Intl eligibility unclearCountry or region specificApplication method unclearSchool page1,000 – 5,000 USD≈ ₫26.1M – ₫130M
Requiring Indian citizenship and first-time U.S. study on an F-1 visa shows that the scholarship is available to a group of international students.
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Tuition and cost for a year
This amount combines tuition and fees for Undergraduate study in 2026-2027.
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Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?iUnclear
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?iUnclear
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?iUnclear
Scholarships at this school
#YouAreWelcomeHere ScholarshipOtherSeparate application requiredSchool page
The scholarship is open to first-year international undergraduate students, so a Vietnamese applicant can apply if the stated citizenship conditions are met.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Meet the admission criteria and adhere to the application deadlines.
International Student First Year Merit ScholarshipsMeritConsidered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page22,000 – 29,000 USD/year≈ ₫573M – ₫756M
This merit scholarship is explicitly described for international students, with a stated award range for first-year students.
- Renewable in later years
Canada Provincial ScholarshipIntl?Intl eligibility unclearCountry or region specificApplication method unclearSchool page
Canadian citizenship is a nationality restriction, not a blanket exclusion of all international students from this scholarship.
Jay Sidhu ScholarshipIntl?Intl eligibility unclearCountry or region specificApplication method unclearSchool page
Requiring Indian citizenship and first-time U.S. study on an F-1 visa shows that the scholarship is available to a group of international students.
Admission requirements
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- Proof of fundsRequired
- SATACTOptional
- English proficiencyRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
DeadlinesFall 2027
- Spring Nursing application deadlineApplicationin0days
- Spring application deadline for applicants outside the U.S.Application+31 days
- Early Action application deadline (EA)Application+47 days
- Spring completed-application deadline, residing in the U.S. with a valid visaApplication+56 days
- Priority Admission application deadline (ROLLING)Application+92 days
- Deadline for all required items (priority admission) (ROLLING)Documents+108 days
- Enrollment deposit deadline (general admissions page)Deposit+198 days
- Early Action enrollment deposit deadline (EA)Deposit+198 days
- Fall application deadline for Nursing applicantsApplication+212 days
- Fall (August start) application deadline for international students residing outside the U.S.Application+243 days
What the school weighs in admission
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
- GPAImportant
- Extracurricular activitiesImportant
- Character / personal qualitiesImportant
- Class rankConsidered
- SATACTConsidered
- Application essayConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- InterviewConsidered
- Talent / abilityConsidered
- First generationConsidered
- Alumni relationConsidered
- Volunteer workConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- Geographical residenceNot considered
- State residencyNot considered
- Religious affiliationNot considered
- Level of applicant's interestNot considered
Admission odds in numbers
Credit for exams
College Board AP results may qualify for credit or advanced placement; this page does not state a minimum score.
Wilkes awards college credit for eligible IB courses; this page does not state the score threshold.
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 10/10/2026How Duckling sources data