Quick Facts

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At the University of the Incarnate Word, we are committed to providing a world-class, Catholic faith-based education.

Founded

1881 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word.

Affiliation

Private, Catholic, Co-educational. 23% of students are Catholic.

Location

UIW, with a beautiful, 154-acre main campus in the heart of San Antonio, has locations throughout San Antonio, South and Central Texas, two campuses in Mexico and a European Study Center in Strasbourg, France.

Classroom Experience

• Average class size: 16 students (all undergraduate 16-week courses)
• Student-to-faculty ratio: 13:1

Majors

Nearly 110 undergraduate majors, minors and concentrations.

Enrollment (Fall 2020)

• 7,917 total students
• 60% of UIW are female and 40% are male.
• Student demographics:
  • 51% Hispanic
  • 21% White
  • 9% African American
  • 6% Asian
  • 5% Other/Unknown
  • 3% Non-Resident Alien
  • 2% Two or more races

Fall 2020 Freshmen Profile

• Average HS GPA: 3.53
• Average SAT exam score of admitted students (math and verbal combined): 1,045
• Average ACT Composite exam score of admitted students: 20
• Number of Fall 2020 Freshmen Applications: 6,883
• Fall 2020 Broadway Campus Freshman Class: 922

Cost (2020-2021)

• $32,286 - full-time tuition and fees per year
• $1,400 – books and supplies
• $13,014 – on-campus, room and board
• $3,115 – on-campus, other expenses
• $13,554 – off-campus, room and board
• $3,665 – off-campus, other expenses

Scholarships

• Freshman scholarships for full-time students range from $7,000 to $20,000 per year.
• Freshman graduating from Catholic high schools receive an additional $2,000 per year.
• Transfer scholarships for full-time students range from $10,000 to $15,000 per year. In addition, each Phi Theta Kappa member may be awarded $2,000 per year.

Financial Aid

• 99% of UIW first-time freshman students received financial assistance.
• 51% of UIW first-time freshman students were eligible for Pell Grant.
• $24,805 is the average amount of need-based scholarships and grants awarded to full-time, first-time freshman students.

How To Apply

Create a GoUIW account and submit your application. You can also apply using the Common App or ApplyTexas

UIW Broadway Campus By the Numbers

• Undergraduate population: About 3,926 students
• Housing: 10 residence halls (singles, doubles, triples, suites and apartments). 42.6% of freshman students live on campus. Approximately $13,014 per year for room and meal plan.
  Priority deadline is May 1st.
• Campus Mission: Supporting the core values of Faith, Truth, Service, Innovation and Education