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Wiley College was established in 1873. It was named in honor of medical missionary, minister and educator, Bishop Isaac T. Wiley. This historically black, liberal arts institute operates on a 134-acre campus in Marshall, Texas.
Wiley College awards Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Business Administration, and Bachelor of Science degrees. More than 10 majors are offered through the following academic divisions:
Wiley College's athletics department sponsors teams in baseball, basketball, track and field, and volleyball. The teams are nicknamed the Wildcats, and are members of the Red River Athletic Conference and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Wiley College is located in Marshall, TX (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a United Methodist school. Wiley College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Bachelor's degree.
Wiley College is known for its programs in business and management.
The school is an open-admission school.
Wiley College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 926 enrolled students in 2007-2008. Wiley College has a large minority student population. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
Wiley College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Wiley College values student athletics, and belongs to the Red River Athletic Conference. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Wiley College
711 Wiley Ave
Marshall, TX 75670
General Phone: (903) 927-3300
http://wileyc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 68 | business and related services, business management, accounting |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 24 | corrections and criminal justice |
| Education and Teaching | 23 | early childhood education, secondary teaching, physical education teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 16 | sociology, English, history |
| Science | 13 | biology, chemistry |
| Hospitality | 6 | tourism and travel |
| Media | 3 | mass communication |
| Religion and Philosophy | 3 | philosophy and religious studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 1 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Wiley College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 157 | 17 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 1 |
Wiley College is a historically black college.
In 2007-2008, Wiley College had a total enrollment of 926 students (822 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 88% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 74% |
| Louisiana | 8% |
| Puerto Rico | 3% |
| Arkansas | 3% |
| California | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Wiley College offers campus housing for 562 of its 822 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Marshall, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 9,970 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,970 |
| Room and board | $ 5,620 |
| Room charge | $ 2,700 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,920 |
| Books and supplies | $ 286 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,560 |
Financial Aid:
Wiley College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 366900)
Wiley College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 1 | 1 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 34 | 22 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 5 | $58,344 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $56,637 | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $40,000 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $52,300 | 9 | $52,636 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $48,801 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $40,174 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $42,368 | 6 | $40,889 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $26,406 | 6 | $35,338 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 27 | $40,306 | 14 | $43,501 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Red River Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Red River Athletic Conference |
| Track | Red River Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 54 | 25 | 79 |
| Basketball | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| Baseball | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| Track | 7 | 6 | 13 |
| All Other Sports | 15 | 5 | 20 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
HOSPITALITY
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wiley College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for open-admission colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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