College Search
Saved Colleges List - no Colleges are selected
Saved Colleges (0)
College Directory

University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, TX

Overview

  • Type
    4-year • Private
  • Campus Life
    Medium • Urban
  • Average Per Year After Aid
    $21K
  • SAT Range
    Not available
  • Graduation Rate
    53%

University of the Incarnate Word is a medium, 4-year, private university. This coed college is located in a large city in an urban setting and is primarily a commuter campus. It offers associate, bachelor's, master's, certificate, and doctoral degrees. This college has an acceptance rate of 93% and a graduation rate of 53%.

From the Institution

With over 135 years of tradition, the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas is committed to educational excellence in a context of faith in Jesus Christ, the Incarnate Word of God. UIW is the largest Catholic university in Texas and the fourth largest private university in Texas. With a beautiful main campus in San Antonio, UIW has locations throughout the city, and South and Central Texas as well as two campuses in Mexico and a European Study Center in Strasbourg, France. UIW was founded by and is a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word. UIW is committed to shaping good minds of strong character that will expand our world. At the core of UIW's Mission is a commitment to social justice and community service. With a curriculum designed to broaden student's understanding of the needs of the world, men and women learn to become concerned and enlightened citizens, using their skills for a meaningful impact within the local and global community. Through programs offered at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels through 11 schools and colleges, students can positively influence countless industries and fields of study. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution and Yellow Ribbon School, UIW proudly welcomes students of all backgrounds and supports them throughout their academic journeys. UIW is the only Catholic NCAA Division 1 athletics program in the South, and counts 14 sports and 23 men's and women's teams. As a proud member of the Southland Conference, UIW teams model ethical sportsmanship and exemplary athleticism. Our richness of tradition, strong bonds and storied history have given rise to a proud alumni base of more than 40,000 men and women across the world. Graduates go on to live the UIW Mission in their field, displaying exemplary work in arts, civic service and professional accomplishments.

Interested in applying?

College Board Code
6303
Application Types Accepted
Not available
Religious Affiliation
Roman Catholic Church
Fee Waiver Info
Available to all qualified students. Visit the college website for details.

Learn More?

Contact Information

Next Steps

Note: College profiles are based primarily on information supplied by the colleges themselves through participation in College Board's BigFuture College Profiles higher education data collection portal, with some data provided via federal and state agencies. Costs, dates, policies, and programs are subject to change, so please confirm important facts with college admission personnel.