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University of the Incarnate Word

#606 in Best Colleges in America
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 1,577 reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    B
  2. Value
    B
  3. Diversity
    A
  4. Campus
    B+
  5. Athletics
    B+
  6. Party Scene
    B-
  7. Professors
    A-
  8. Location
    A-
  9. Dorms
    B
  10. Campus Food
    B
  11. Student Life
    A-
  12. Safety
    B-
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About University of the Incarnate Word...
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Southland Conference
Address
4301 Broadway
San Antonio, TX 78209
Website
uiw.edu

University of the Incarnate Word Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
92%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
850-940
ACT Range
17-20
Application Fee
$20
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
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Cost

Net Price
$21,462/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $17,912/ year
  • $30-48k
    $18,789/ year
  • $49-75k
    $21,385/ year
  • $76-110k
    $22,961/ year
  • $110k+
    $24,681/ year
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Academics

Professors
A-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
14:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
87%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.106 responses
65%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.116 responses
68%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.115 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Business Administration and Management
    276 Graduates
  • Health Service Preparatory Studies
    156 Graduates
  • Psychology
    108 Graduates
  • Biology
    106 Graduates
  • Nursing
    87 Graduates
  • Accounting
    81 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    59 Graduates
  • Human Resources Management
    58 Graduates
  • Marketing
    55 Graduates
  • Management Sciences and Information Systems
    39 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
4,532Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
20%
Pell Grant
46%
Varsity Athletes
10%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 80 responses
Report
  • Apply themselves and still has social time.
    46%
  • Wants to have fun but is willing to work
    44%
  • Disengaged
    8%
  • Diverse
    1%
  • Stressed
    1%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
47%
Poll
57%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.142 responses
Poll
46%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.158 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 101 responses
Report
  • Engaging
    31%
  • Catholic
    19%
  • Small
    15%
  • Diverse
    13%
  • Compassionate
    12%
  • Global perspecitve
    8%
  • Highschoolesque
    2%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$44,400/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
56%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%
95%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.83 responses
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I am going on my 3rd year at UIW and this experience has been great. The campus is beautiful. I usually go on runs throughout the campus towards the little trials in the back which is wonderful. I realize the cost unfortunately is a fortune but you’re getting what you paid for I believe. There is some specific areas where they can nickle and dime you but also nothing is free. There is access to a gym which can be crowded but it has everything you need. There is a diverse amount of students which can help you connect and see different experiences and point of views. One thing I would change is the parking space it’s a hassile if you don’t have an early class or really late class but you just show up 30-45 mins early before class and you should be fine. The buildings are really old so their can be problems in the dorms. Other than that I’ve had such a great experience and can’t wait until graduation!
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So far, my first year at the University of Incarnate Word has been wonderful. It has met my expectations and beyond. One of my favorite things about the university is the class sizes. I love how small the classes are. They are usually made up of 15-20 students! it makes it so easy to focus and learn. You really get that one on one time with your teachers. The teachers are so kind and genuinely care about you as a student and will help you do everything in their power to help you be successful. I would definitely recommend this university to my high school friends.
I absolutely love everything that UIW has to offer. I have enjoyed the professors that I have taken, currently and in the past. The campus is gorgeous, especially during Christmas time. UIW has grown so much since my very first semester. The campus is upgrading, and the campus life is becoming more interactive making school as fun as possible. The library is awesome! It creates a comfortable and quiet environment to effectively study.