Wiley College

Wiley College is a private, coeducational, historically black, four-year liberal arts college located in Marshall, Texas. It was established in 1873 by Bishop Isaac Wiley of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1882, it was certified by the Freedman's Aid Society. The college is one of the oldest historically black colleges west of the Mississippi river.

The academic divisions of Wiley College are:

• Arts and Sciences
• Business and Technology
• Education
• General Education and Special Studies (GESS)

The athletics teams of the college are nicknamed the Wildcats. The teams participate in intercollegiate basketball, baseball, track & field, and volleyball. The college also has a cheerleading squad. Students are encouraged to participate in intramural sports as well.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• United Methodist religious affiliation.
• Historically black college.
• Many students concentrating in business and management and nutrition and exercise therapy.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
• Large number of students.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.

Other important characteristics:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Wiley College is a historically black college.

Student enrollment was 926 in 2007-2008 (822 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Wiley College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

Wiley College provides on-campus housing for 562 of its 822 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Athletics

The school is in the Red River Athletic Conference for major sports.

The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 54 male students received the aid (men were 68% of those receiving aid) and 25 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 32% of students receiving such aid) .