A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at UIW are mainly Hispanic with a smaller White population. The school has high racial diversity. 81% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
University of the Incarnate Word has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
19%
|
| Black |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
59%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
5%
|
| Race Unknown |
6%
|
There are 41% more female students than male students enrolled at University of the Incarnate Word with a gender ratio of 20% women to 14% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, UIW has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
14%
|
| Women |
20%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,047
|
| Women |
1,478
|
UIW serves a very low number of students outside of Texas, with 97 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
97%
|
| Out of State |
3%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
54% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 36.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 32.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=225627 IPEDS survey data for University of the Incarnate Word.
Last updated February 24, 2025