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Wiley University acceptance rate and your odds of getting in

Wiley University, a private college in Texas, reports a 50% acceptance rate and sits in the selective band. In practice that means it admits a minority of applicants, so a strong application is judged against an applicant pool that is already self-selected.

Your odds at Wiley University
Three numbers, no account, the same published model the full calculator runs.

Use this page to see what Wiley University weighs, where it ranks among Texas schools, and how a profile like yours is likely to land. Admitted students post a 75th-percentile SAT around 1000, a useful checkpoint for where your scores sit, though it is a reference range and not a cutoff.

Acceptance rate
50%
Selective
Admitted SAT (75th pct)
1000
of admitted students
Type
Private
Marshall, TX
Average net price
$7,092
per year after aid

What do students study at Wiley University?

Bachelor's degrees awarded by field in 2023 (IPEDS completions). Each field has its own page with the school's numbers, the model's major adjustment, and peers offering it.

Business, Management and Marketing · 25 (32.1%)Multi and Interdisciplinary Studies · 23 (29.5%)Homeland Security, Law Enforcement and Firefighting · 13 (16.7%)

Will I get into Wiley University?

Direct answers to what applicants ask about getting into Wiley University, plus a free way to calculate your own odds.

What are my chances of getting into Wiley University?

Your odds at Wiley University are not the same as its 50% acceptance rate. Your real odds depend on how your GPA, course rigor, test scores, and activities compare to its admitted students. Run your profile through the free CollegeCalcAI calculator to get a personalized acceptance percentage for Wiley University in about three minutes, with no account needed to start.

Is Wiley University hard to get into?

Wiley University is selective: it admits a minority of applicants, with about a 50% acceptance rate. A solid academic record puts you in good position, and the rest of your profile can tip the result either way.

What GPA do you need to get into Wiley University?

There is no hard GPA cutoff at Wiley University, but admitted students commonly present roughly a 3.5 to 3.9 GPA. Wiley University reads your GPA alongside the rigor of your courses, so a challenging schedule matters as much as the number itself.

What SAT score do you need for Wiley University?

Wiley University does not publish a required score, but the admitted-student 75th-percentile SAT is around 1000. A score at or above that range strengthens your application, while a lower score puts more weight on your rigor, activities, and essays. CollegeCalcAI shows how your exact score shifts your odds at Wiley University.

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Your chances at Wiley University by GPA and SAT

Estimated chance of admission at Wiley University for plain profiles, from the same model as the calculator. Unweighted GPA, 3 AP courses, Regular Decision, no legacy, athletic or first-generation hook. The last column is test-optional (no score sent).

What are my chances at Wiley University with a 3.5 GPA and a 940 SAT?

About 74% (Safety), by CollegeCalcAI's deterministic model, for an applicant with a 3.5 unweighted GPA and a 940 SAT, the middle of Wiley University's admitted range, applying Regular Decision without a hook. A 3.8 GPA with a 1000 SAT comes out near 89%. Courses, activities, essays and the application round move the number; the free calculator includes them.

Estimated admission chance at Wiley University by unweighted GPA (rows) and SAT score (columns)
GPASAT 87025th pctSAT 940middleSAT 100075th pctNo testtest-optional
2.934%Target42%Target50%Likely36%Target
3.250%Likely59%Likely66%Likely56%Likely
3.567%Likely74%Safety80%Safety75%Safety
3.880%Safety85%Safety89%Safety87%Safety

Estimates, not guarantees. Get yours with your real courses and activities. Assistants and developers can fetch this table from the free API: /api/v1/colleges/wiley-university.

How to get into Wiley University

Built from Wiley University's admitted class and what it reports weighing. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled figures, not published cutoffs.

There is no formula that guarantees a spot at Wiley University, but the applicants who get in tend to do the same four things. Here is what the numbers say each one looks like.

Step 1
Match the typical admit on the transcript

CollegeCalcAI's modeled typical admit at Wiley University carries about a 3.45 core GPA and a 950 SAT, in the most rigorous schedule available. Meeting it puts you in the admitted range for most applicants.

Step 2
Build the file around what Wiley University weighs

Wiley University rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and character / personal qualities highest in its own Common Data Set. Put your depth there: and a transcript whose rigor rises through junior year.

Step 3
Apply in the round that helps

An early application signals interest and gets your file read before the pool fills. Most early deadlines fall on November 1 and Regular Decision on January 1 to 15; confirm Wiley University's exact dates at wileyc.edu.

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What Wiley University looks for

What Wiley University weighs most heavily in its admissions review, informed by its reported Common Data Set.

The factors that carry the most weight at Wiley University are rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and character / personal qualities. Solid grades in a challenging schedule do most of the work here, with the rest of the application providing context. These ratings come from Wiley University's reported Common Data Set, so the full chart below reflects what the school itself says it values, not a generic guess.

Rigor of secondary school record
Very important
Academic GPA
Very important
Class rank
Important
Standardized test scores
Important
Application essay
Considered
Recommendations
Considered
Interview
Considered
Extracurricular activities
Considered
Talent / ability
Considered
Character / personal qualities
Very important
First-generation status
Considered
Volunteer work
Considered
Work experience
Considered
Level of applicant interest
Considered

SAT score positioning at Wiley University

How common SAT scores sit relative to the admitted middle. This is context, not a probability. Your full profile determines the real estimate.

SATWhere it sits at Wiley University
1600Above the admitted 75th percentile
1500Above the admitted 75th percentile
1400Above the admitted 75th percentile
1300Above the admitted 75th percentile
1200Above the admitted 75th percentile
1100Above the admitted 75th percentile
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How much does Wiley University cost after financial aid?

Wiley University's published cost of attendance, before any aid, is roughly $19,097 per year. Tuition and fees alone are $12,500. What families actually pay is different: the average net price after grants and scholarships is $7,092 a year, and it ranges from $6,137 for families earning under $30,000 to $14,097 for families earning over $110,000. 79% of undergraduates receive a federal Pell Grant.

Sticker price
$19,097
per year, before aid
Average net price
$7,092
after grants and scholarships
Pell recipients
79%
of undergraduates
Family incomeAverage net price per year
$0 to $30k$6,137
$30k to $48k$6,098
$48k to $75k$8,776
$75k to $110k$12,251
Over $110k$14,097

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Net price is what students receiving aid paid after grants, by family income.

What do Wiley University graduates earn, and how many graduate?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Wiley University student who received federal aid earns $33,159 a year, up from $28,078 at six years. 24% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 50% return for a second year. Among graduates who borrowed, median federal debt at graduation is $24,989; 71% of undergraduates take federal loans.

Median earnings
$33,159
10 years after entry
Graduation rate
24%
within six years
Retention
50%
return for year two
Median debt
$24,989
at graduation, borrowers

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Earnings cover students who received federal aid.

How Wiley University compares in Texas

Wiley University ranks #11 most selective of 53 schools in Texas in our database.

Among the 53 Texas schools we track, Wiley University ranks #11 most selective by acceptance rate. Schools like Rice University (8%) and Trinity University (TX) (26%) sit nearby, which makes Texas a useful frame for calibrating a balanced list.

Rice University
8%acceptance · TX
Trinity University (TX)
26%acceptance · TX
University of Texas at Austin
27%acceptance · TX
Huston-Tillotson University
39%acceptance · TX
Paul Quinn College
40%acceptance · TX
Texas Christian University
44%acceptance · TX
Texas A&M International
44%acceptance · TX
Austin College
48%acceptance · TX
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Similar to Wiley University

Schools with a similar selectivity profile, worth comparing as you build a balanced list.

Applicants targeting Wiley University often weigh Anna Maria College, Belhaven University, and Rhodes College, which sit at a similar level. Running the same profile against each one in the free calculator is the fastest way to see where you are a reach, a match, or a likely.

Anna Maria College
50%acceptance · MA
Belhaven University
50%acceptance · MS
Rhodes College
50%acceptance · TN
Jarvis Christian University
50%acceptance · TX
Morris College
50%acceptance · SC
Philander Smith University
50%acceptance · AR

Frequently asked questions

How much does Wiley University cost after financial aid?

The average net price at Wiley University, what students receiving aid paid after grants and scholarships, is $7,092 a year against a sticker price of about $19,097. Families earning under $30,000 paid about $6,137 on average.

What do Wiley University graduates earn?

Median earnings ten years after entering Wiley University are $33,159 a year among students who received federal aid, and 24% of students graduate within six years (College Scorecard).

What does Wiley University value most in applicants?

Based on its admissions profile, Wiley University weighs rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and character / personal qualities most heavily. The full factor breakdown is on this page.

Does Wiley University consider legacy or demonstrated interest?

Many private colleges weigh legacy relationships and demonstrated interest. Wiley University's full factor profile is charted on this page, and CollegeCalcAI models a legacy effect scaled to a school's selectivity.

How can I improve my chances at Wiley University?

Focus on the highest-leverage parts of your application: course rigor and GPA trajectory first, then test scores, then a focused leadership or activity spike. CollegeCalcAI's Power-Ups quantify how much each change would move your odds at Wiley University specifically.

Is Wiley University test-optional?

Test-optional policies change year to year, so confirm Wiley University's current policy on its official admissions site. If you do submit scores, the admitted 75th-percentile SAT is around 1000; if you do not, more weight falls on your GPA, course rigor, and essays.

Acceptance rate, application counts, admitted test ranges, cost, and outcomes reflect publicly reported federal data (U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2023 and the College Scorecard) and each school's Common Data Set; figures are rounded and lag the current cycle by one to two years, so confirm deadlines and policies on the school's own site. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled estimates. Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are a planning tool computed by a fixed, transparent model, not a guarantee of any admission decision.