A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Wayland Baptist University are predominantly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 58% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
42%
|
| Black |
17%
|
| Hispanic |
28%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 15% more female students than male students enrolled at Wayland Baptist University with a gender ratio of 53% women to 47% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Wayland Baptist University has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
47%
|
| Women |
53%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,385
|
| Women |
1,593
|
Wayland Baptist University serves a very low number of students outside of Texas, with 85 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
85%
|
| Out of State |
11%
|
| Foreign |
4%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
57% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 63% |
| Part time Undergrads | 72.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=229780 IPEDS survey data for Wayland Baptist University.