Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003578
- Phone: (512) 505-3000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
93.77%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
11:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
68FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$12,902Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
University of the Incarnate Word (UIW)
900 Chicon St, Austin, TX
University of the Incarnate Word is a nonprofit private institution located in San Antonio, Texas and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately 7,200 students are enrolled per year at UIW.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Education
- Psychology
Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the school. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 860 to 1080 for the SAT exam and in a range of 17 to 23 for the ACT exam is common among students accepted to UIW. This school accepts roughly 90 percent of students applying annually. Of those admitted, around 31 percent attended the school. More information from the admissions office can be found here.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $25,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Housing may be available for students who wish to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $6,300 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.
The University of the Incarnate Word Cardinals participate in several athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Sports available may include the following:
- Baseball (NCAA Division II)
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Football (NCAA Division II)
- Golf (NCAA Division II)
Students should visit the University of the Incarnate Word website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, student services, and more that is available at this school.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give you an idea of the applicants University of the Incarnate Word accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at University of the Incarnate Word is around 8,300 students, with undergraduate students making up about 67% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition is estimated to range between $30,000-$36,000 for both in-state and out-of-state students
- Part time students pay in the range of $950 to $1,100 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $18,140 |
Receiving Student Loans | 89% | $4,760 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, University of the Incarnate Word may offer services like those listed below:- Online classes
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Health Services Administration Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Optometry (O.D.) Program
- Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) Program
- Theatre Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
UIW is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Southland Conference)
- Basketball (Southland Conference)
- Fencing
- Football (Southland Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Synchronized Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by University of the Incarnate Word by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B, M)
- Biochemistry (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
Communication Technology
- Animation (B)
Communications and Journalism
- Journalism (B)
- Communications (B)
- Multimedia (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
Education
- Elementary Education (B, M)
- Education (D, M)
- Physical Education (B)
- Secondary Education (M)
Engineering
- Engineering (B)
Engineering Technology
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Family and Consumer Sciences
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Nutrition (B, M)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies (A)
- Liberal Arts (A)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
- Religious Studies (B)
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B)
Psychology
Recreation and Fitness Studies
- Kinesiology And Exercise Science (B, M)
- Sports Management (B, M)
Security and Protective Services
Social Sciences
Theology and Religious Vocations
Visual and Performing Arts
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003578
- Phone: (512) 505-3000
- School Homepage