Wiley University

Wiley University is a four-year liberal arts institution in Marshall, Texas, with a history reaching back to 1873. The Freedman’s Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church founded the institution, whose educational foundation joins learning, faith, and tradition. Students can take part in a community that includes scholars, debaters, activists, athletes, vocalists, and leaders. Campus resources include the Thomas W. Cole, Sr. Library and the Julius S. Scott, Sr. Chapel.

Academic options include accounting, biology, computer information systems, criminal justice, education, English, management, mass communications, music education, physical education and health, religion, sociology, and interdisciplinary studies. Wiley offers four program types: Residential, Adult Degree Completion, Graduate & Online Studies, and the Thelma DeWitty Honors Program. Graduate students can choose a fully online Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts in Criminal Justice, or Master of Science in Higher Education Administration. These programs use career-focused curricula, faculty mentoring, and flexible online study.

The Heman Sweatt Center for Social Good and Leadership connects campus learning with social change through themes, programs, courses, activities, service learning, activism, and research. Students interact with an Activist in Residence and can develop projects focused on citizenship, voting, freedom, voter access, and awareness. Online graduate study supports students balancing professional and personal responsibilities. Graduate applicants submit recommendations, an interview, applications, transcripts, and a statement of purpose; GRE and GMAT scores are not required. Student life also includes athletics, music, debate, chapel, and university events.