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Wiley University

#1705 in US ranking Marshall, TX
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$19,319
Tuition & fees
$12,500
Avg. aid
$11,626
Receiving aid
95%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
24%
Median salary
$35,151
1 yr after graduation

What does Wiley University offer in terms of athletics?

Wiley University fields varsity athletics, with reported offerings including baseball, basketball, track and field, volleyball, and cheerleading. Its teams are associated with the Wiley Wildcats name; students should consult the current athletics schedules and rosters for the sports competing in a particular year.

Varsity participation involves team selection and competition and is different from an informal pickup game or campus recreation. Students hoping to compete should ask the relevant coach about tryouts, eligibility, and recruiting procedures. They should also confirm the team's current athletic association and conference directly with athletics, because conference membership can change; athletic participation should not be taken to imply a scholarship offer.

What student groups and Associations are available at Wiley University?

Students at Wiley University can participate in campus activities beyond their degree programs. Reported opportunities include a student-run newspaper and a drama or theater group, which offer ways to practice writing, production, performance, and collaboration.

For other clubs, student government, service groups, or Greek-letter organizations, the current student-activities roster is more useful than an older list: recognition and activity can change from year to year. New students can ask which groups are meeting this term, how to join, and whether participation is open immediately or has an application or membership process.

Who studies at Wiley University?

Wiley University reported 783 enrolled students in the supplied institutional enrollment figures. That scale may make its campus experience different from a large public university's, but enrollment alone does not establish class size or the amount of attention an individual student receives. The reported student-to-faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

In 2024-25 student data, the university recorded 166 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 112 transfer-in students. About 67% of students were Texas residents and 31% came from other U.S. states. Those figures indicate that the institution serves both local or in-state students and students who have moved to Marshall to attend.

Wiley's identity as a historically Black university is reflected in reported enrollment: a separate student-ethnicity count listed 602 Black or African American students. The age distribution also includes both traditional-age students and older learners; among the reported age groups, students ages 20-21 and 22-24 accounted for the largest counts. Counts drawn from different reporting collections should not be combined as though they were one simultaneous campus census.

How does student life look like at Wiley University?

Everyday life at Wiley University includes both residential and commuter students. About half of students were reported as living on campus, while 49% were reported as commuting. That balance means events and support services matter to students with different schedules and levels of time on campus.

Reported student resources include a health clinic and personal or psychological counseling. Academic and career advising can be particularly relevant to students balancing classes with work or travel. A student-run newspaper and theater activities provide additional ways to take part in campus life without joining a varsity team.

Applicants comparing the experience with that of a larger institution should ask practical questions: when services are open, how first-year students receive advising, and which activities are scheduled at times commuters can attend. Those details can affect daily participation more than an enrollment figure alone.

What libraries are available to students at Wiley University?

The T. Winston Cole, Sr. Library is Wiley University's main campus library. It is the institution's central library resource for coursework and research.

Students planning a research-heavy major should check the library's current catalog and research guides for access to books, journals, and subject-specific databases. They can also ask library staff about research assistance, borrowing privileges, remote access to electronic resources, and obtaining materials the library does not hold. Current library hours and study-space rules are especially relevant to commuters and students who study after classes.

Wiley University Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

783

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

164

Total staff

30 full time, 29 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Wiley University Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 712
Graduate: 71

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 763
Part-time: 20

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 81
Men: 83

Students by race/ethnicity

Black or African American: 602
White: 48
American Indian or Alaska Native: 12
Asian: 6
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 2
Unknown: 24

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

Wiley University Sports & Athletics

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Baseball

Men–Men

Basketball

BothBothBoth

Cheerleading

Both––

Track and field

BothBothBoth

Volleyball

WomenBothWomen

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.