University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX · Private
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University of the Incarnate Word admitted 98.2% of applicants university-wide (11,096 of 11,305).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 98.2% | 11,096 | 11,305 |
| In-state | 98.6% | 10,353 | 10,498 |
| Out-of-state | 97.6% | 330 | 338 |
| International applicants | 89.4% | 413 | 462 |
| Men | 97.6% | 4,203 | 4,306 |
| Women | 98.5% | 6,893 | 6,999 |
Of 11,096 admitted students, 1,016 enrolled (9.2% yield).
University of the Incarnate Word Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1000–1200
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 18–24
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.25–3.99
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
University of the Incarnate Word Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $58,656/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $36,450 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $22,206 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $58,656/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $19,260 |
| $30k–48k | $19,487 |
| $48k–75k | $21,950 |
| $75k–110k | $25,084 |
| Over $110k | $31,539 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Presidential Scholarship — $18,000 per year (Presidential)
- Trustee Scholarship — $16,000 per year (Trustee)
- Provost Scholarship — $14,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Transfer Academic Scholarship — $8,000 per year (Merit)
- UIW Grant — Up to $5,000 per year (Need Based)
- Valedictorian Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- Presidential Scholarship — $18,000 per year (Presidential)
- Trustee Scholarship — $16,000 per year (Trustee)
- International Freshman Scholarship — Up to $14,000 per year (International Aid)
- Provost Scholarship — $14,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — $12,000 per year (Merit)
- International Transfer Scholarship — Up to $8,000 per year (International Aid)
- Transfer Academic Scholarship — $8,000 per year (Merit)
- UIW Grant — Up to $5,000 per year (Need Based)
- International Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Valedictorian Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
University of the Incarnate Word Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- International Application
- Official high school/college transcript in English
- Two letters of recommendation
- Proof of graduation (degree certificate)
International applicants
- International Application
- Official high school/college transcript in English
- Two letters of recommendation
- Proof of graduation (degree certificate)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
University of the Incarnate Word · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
University of the Incarnate Word requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $56,733
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 51%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 71%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $27,000
- At graduation
University of the Incarnate Word · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #293
- WSJ: #232
- Niche: #382
Deadlines
- 2026-11-01Early Action — Non-binding early round
University of the Incarnate Word Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (28%), Biological & life sciences (9%), Psychology (8%).
Student–faculty ratio: 12:1 · 59% of class sections have under 20 students.
University of the Incarnate Word Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.