Wayland Baptist University Demographics & Diversity Overview

69%
Minority Students
52%
Female Students
1%
International
19
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Wayland Baptist University has a diverse student body with 69% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
29.2%(824)
Hispanic
32.9%(928)
African American
15.0%(424)
Asian
1.9%(53)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(10)
Pacific Islander
3.4%(95)
Two or More Races
3.4%(97)
Unknown
13.9%(392)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color69%
Total Enrollment3,823
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

Wayland Baptist University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Wayland Baptist University has a gender distribution of 52% female students and 48% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
47.6%(1,371)
Women
52.4%(1,512)

Gender Statistics

Men1,371

36% of total enrollment

Women1,512

40% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Wayland Baptist University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 21% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 43% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.9%(84)
18-19
16.9%(366)
20-21
10.9%(236)
22-24
10.6%(229)
25+
57.7%(1,247)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.3%(2)
22-24
8.4%(59)
25+
91.3%(638)

Age Diversity Insights

21%

Traditional Age (18-21)

43%

Non-Traditional (25+)

25%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Wayland Baptist University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 99% in-state residents, 0% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
98.8%(245)
International
1.2%(3)

Regional Representation

In-State245

99% of student body

International3

1% of student body

States Represented

19 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

69%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

52%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

43%

Non-Traditional Age