by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current tuition and fees for Wilkes University, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Wilkes University ran $43,496 annually for undergraduate students. There is no residency discount at this school.
Of those figures, the required fees came to $1,978; the rest is tuition itself.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,518 |
| Fees | $1,978 |
| Total | $43,496 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What will Wilkes University cost if you attend part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To put that price in context, here is how Wilkes University costs compare against other schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In PA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Wilkes University sits above the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Visit the Wilkes University Financial Aid page for specifics.
Take a look at how tuition at Wilkes University has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $37,994 |
| Two Years Ago | $39,134 |
| One Year Ago | $40,308 |
| Most Recent Year | $41,518 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Wilkes has moved over recent reported years.
Most recently, tuition went up 3.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $44,801 for the coming year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 2.91%, so cost a year out lands around $44,760.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $44,760 |
| In 2 Years | $46,060 |
| In 3 Years | $47,398 |
| In 4 Years | $48,775 |
| In 5 Years | $50,192 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $186,993.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For more on the aid available at Wilkes University, see the Wilkes University Financial Aid page.
