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University of the Incarnate Word

  • 5/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 0 reviews
#19 Best Private Colleges in Texas
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Overview

Total enrollment

7,047
University of the Incarnate Word overview
  • Location San Antonio, Texas
  • Website uiw.edu
  • Type Private 4 Year
  • Setting Large City
  • Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
University of the Incarnate Word overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in central San Antonio, Texas, the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) operates from a main campus spanning 154 acres along Broadway Street. Founded in 1881 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, the private Catholic university has grown from its original mission as a women's college into a comprehensive coeducational institution. The campus features a mix of historic Spanish Gothic-style buildings and modern academic facilities, with the Chapel of the Incarnate Word serving as its architectural centerpiece. UIW offers undergraduate and graduate programs across nine academic schools, with particular emphasis in health professions, business, and optometry, including the only faith-based optometry program in the United States. Students benefit from on-campus housing options in several residential communities, while the university competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Cardinals.

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Ratings

UIW is rated within the lower 40% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    5 out of 10
  • Academics
    3 out of 10
  • Resources
    7 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    5 out of 10
  • Value
    3 out of 10
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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very Easy
University of the Incarnate Word admission standards
  • GPA 3.5

Acceptance Rate

98.1%
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  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 9.1%
  • Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$37,090
Costs for University of the Incarnate Word
Fee Cost
Tuition $37,090
Books and Supplies $250
Other Fees $2,040
Room and Board $14,296
Budget for Other Expenses $4,442
Total One Year Cost $58,118
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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$49,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

43% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at University of the Incarnate Word are Business, Health Professions, and Biology. 43% of students major in Business, 9% in Health Professions, and 8% in Biology.

  • Business 43%
  • Health Professions 9%
  • Biology 8%
  • Education 7%
  • Visual and Performing Arts 6%
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Last updated: August 2026