Wiley University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Wiley University is a private university in Marshall, Texas, enrolling about 712 students. Wiley University awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $12,500 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $33,159 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $12,500
- 2024 Average Net Price: $7,092 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 712 97.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 24.24%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 41.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition decrease of 7.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 10.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 50.8%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 865
- Room & Board: $5,000 annual estimate
Wiley University: what the data shows
Common questions about Wiley University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Wiley University?
Wiley University is located in Marshall, TX (ZIP 75670).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Wiley University public or private?
Wiley University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Wiley University cost?
Published tuition: $12,500.
Average net price after aid: $7,092.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $6,137 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $6,098 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,776 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $12,251 |
| $110,001+ | $14,097 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $50,000.
How big is Wiley University?
Total enrollment: 712 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 865 students.
Graduate enrollment: 71 students.
About 97% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Wiley University?
150%-time completion rate: 24.24%.
First-year retention: 49.6%.
What do graduates of Wiley University earn?
Median earnings: $28,078 six years after entry; $33,159 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $24,989.
78.93% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Wiley University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- 00.0300 (23 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (14 completions)
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management (11 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (9 completions)
- Sociology, General (8 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (4 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (4 completions)
- Mass Communication/Media Studies (2 completions)
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching (2 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Wiley University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 24.24%; median earnings $33,159 at 10 years; net price $7,092. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$12,500
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Wiley University was $12,500.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$7,092
2024 Value
In 2024 Wiley University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,092.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$28,368 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$7,092 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$50,000 4-Year Tuition
$5,000 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$600 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$18,100 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$72,400 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Wiley University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
78.93% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
70.60% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Wiley University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Wiley University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $11,382 | $11,382 | $12,089 |
| 2014 | $11,482 | $11,482 | $13,083 |
| 2015 | $11,828 | $11,828 | $13,520 |
| 2016 | $12,064 | $12,064 | $14,070 |
| 2017 | $12,306 | $12,306 | $14,096 |
| 2018 | $12,306 | $12,306 | $15,603 |
| 2019 | $12,522 | $12,522 | $17,666 |
| 2020 | $13,500 | $13,500 | $14,903 |
| 2021 | $13,500 | $13,500 | $9,300 |
| 2022 | $13,500 | $13,500 | $11,281 |
| 2023 | $12,500 | $12,500 | $10,095 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Wiley University reported total enrollment of about 712 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 48% male and 52% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (84.5%), White (6.7%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (3.4%). About 78.93% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 41.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
97.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Wiley University in 2024 is 712 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 865 students. Graduate enrollment is about 71 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
49.6%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 84.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
14.14% 100% Completion Time
24.24% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 14.14% of students graduating from Wiley University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- 00.0300: 48% male / 52% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 36% male / 64% female
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management: 18% male / 82% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Wiley University.
Return on Investment
$24,989 Median Student Debt
$33,159 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
75.36% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1068.89% Return on Investment
7.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Wiley University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 11 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. 00.0300: 23 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 14 completions
3. Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management: 11 completions
4. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 9 completions
5. Sociology, General: 8 completions
6. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 4 completions
7. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 4 completions
8. Mass Communication/Media Studies: 2 completions
9. Physical Education Teaching and Coaching: 2 completions
Most popular programs at Wiley University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Wiley University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Wiley University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 50.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,212
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,644
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Wiley University is a private non-profit institution located in Marshall, TX, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were 00.0300, Business Administration and Management, General, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management. Enrollment is approximately 712 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (84.5%), White (6.7%), Race/ethnicity unknown (3.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 24.24%. Approximately 78.93% of students receive Pell Grants. About 41.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
Marshall, TX 75670
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 24.24% graduation rate at Wiley University falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wiley University located?
Wiley University is located in Marshall, TX.
How much does Wiley University cost?
Reported tuition is $12,500 and average net price is $7,092 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $5,000 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Wiley University?
Wiley University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 865 students, Black or African American (84.5%), White (6.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Wiley University?
About 41.6% of students at Wiley University are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Wiley University earn?
Median earnings are $28,078 six years after entry and $33,159 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Wiley University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 24.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Wiley University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $24,989.
Is Wiley University public or private?
Wiley University is a private nonprofit institution located in Marshall, TX.
Is Wiley University an HBCU?
Yes. Wiley University is flagged as a historically Black college or university (HBCU) in IPEDS.
Is Wiley University a tribal college?
No. Wiley University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Wiley University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Wiley University does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.0%).
Is Wiley University religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Wiley University: United Methodist.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Texas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.