A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Wayland Baptist University are predominantly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 58% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
42%
|
| Black |
17%
|
| Hispanic |
28%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 31% more female students than male students enrolled at Wayland Baptist University with a gender ratio of 14% women to 11% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Wayland Baptist University has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
11%
|
| Women |
14%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
302
|
| Women |
397
|
Wayland Baptist University serves a very low number of students outside of Texas, with 85 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
85%
|
| Out of State |
14%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
48% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 63% |
| Part time Undergrads | 72.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=229780 IPEDS survey data for Wayland Baptist University.
Last updated February 24, 2025