Wiley University Demographics & Diversity

4 Year
Marshall, TX
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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very Low

Racial Diversity Index: 30%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Wiley University 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 University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.

Racial demographics of Wiley University students
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%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 50%

There are 19% more female students than male students enrolled at Wiley University with a gender ratio of 54% women to 46% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Wiley University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Wiley University students
Gender	Percent of Students
Men	46%
Women	54%

Enrollment by gender for Wiley University students
Gender	Number of Students
Men	358
Women	425

Geographic Diversity

Very Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 32%

Wiley University draws 67 percent of students from Texas, 31 percent from other states, and 0 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Texas, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Wiley University students
Origin	Percent of Students
In State	67%
Out of State	31%
Foreign	0%
Unknown Location	2%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

$46,196 per year

87% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

783

Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment	Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old	26.3%
Part-time undergraduates	5.7%

Other Colleges to Consider

Students applying to Wiley University often consider these colleges

Paul Quinn College

Dallas, Texas

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Huston Tillotson University

Austin, Texas

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=229887.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026