University of the Incarnate Word (UIW)

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,140
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	94%
Students retention rate	73%
On-time graduation rate	58%

Located in San Antonio, Texas, UIW is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 94% indicates that UIW is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of the Incarnate Word is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, UIW emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 73% at UIW suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

94.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$33,100

Cost of attendance at University of the Incarnate Word in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$7,907
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$33,100

Cost of attendance at University of the Incarnate Word in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$17,011
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at University of the Incarnate Word received on average $22,962 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$22,962

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	425	46%	$4,751	$2,019,070
Other Federal Grant	523	57%	$5,061	$2,646,834
State Grant/Scholarships	600	66%	$3,294	$1,976,699
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	907	99%	$17,915	$16,249,058
Total Grant & Scholarships	909	99%	$22,962	$20,872,591

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of the Incarnate Word students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of the Incarnate Word students is 57.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 60.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 52.8%.

57.6%

asian 87.5% 7 students
African American 59.6% 28 students
white 61.3% 84 students
unknown 54.0% 41 students
hawaiian 100.0% 2 students
hispanic 56.5% 274 students
International Students 64.3% 27 students
Mixed Race 31.2% 5 students

Sport Conferences

Football Southland Conference
Baseball Southland Conference
Basketball Southland Conference
Track and Cross Country Southland Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of the Incarnate Word provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of the Incarnate Word offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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