A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Wiley College are mostly Black with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has very low racial diversity. 98% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Wiley College is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
2%
|
| Black |
83%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
10%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 3% more female students than male students enrolled at Wiley College with a gender ratio of 51% women to 49% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Wiley College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
49%
|
| Women |
51%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
343
|
| Women |
355
|
Wiley College serves a low number of students outside of Texas, with 66 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
66%
|
| Out of State |
31%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
77% 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 | 26.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 5.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=229887 IPEDS survey data for Wiley College.
Last updated February 24, 2024