Wayland Baptist University Demographics & Diversity Overview

66%
Minority Students
52%
Female Students
4%
International
11
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Wayland Baptist University has a diverse student body with 66% students of color and 4% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
32.5%(722)
Hispanic
37.0%(820)
African American
15.8%(350)
Asian
2.0%(44)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(8)
Pacific Islander
3.7%(81)
Two or More Races
3.8%(84)
Unknown
5.0%(110)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color66%
Total Enrollment2,978
International Students4%

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
47.7%(1,086)
Women
52.3%(1,189)

Gender Statistics

Men1,086

36% of total enrollment

Women1,189

40% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Wayland Baptist University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 25% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 59% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
5.8%(131)
18-19
14.4%(328)
20-21
10.3%(234)
22-24
10.8%(246)
25+
58.7%(1,336)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.3%(9)
22-24
6.3%(44)
25+
92.5%(650)

Age Diversity Insights

25%

Traditional Age (18-21)

59%

Non-Traditional (25+)

24%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Wayland Baptist University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 4% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 91% in-state residents, 5% out-of-state students, and 4% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
90.7%(224)
Out-of-State
5.3%(13)
International
4.0%(10)

Regional Representation

In-State224

91% of student body

Out-of-State13

5% of student body

International10

4% of student body

States Represented

11 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

66%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

52%

Female Students

Global Reach

4%

International

Age Diversity

59%

Non-Traditional Age