UIW Description

The University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio is a Catholic university that focuses on both spiritual and educational development and growth. The University Mission & Ministry is an integral part of student life. The school engages the entire campus through worship, outreach, reflection, and discipleship.

UIW offers over 70 undergraduate and several graduate programs as well as doctoral and professional possibilities. In addition, the university has an Adult Degree Completion Program, which allows adult students to receive a quality education at an accelerated pace. The school also offers online courses.

The University of the Incarnate Word has rooms on campus, however they do tend to fill up quickly as the number of admissions continues to rise, so be sure to call early to inquire about availability. UIW also offers over 60 student organizations including Greek life.

Students are encouraged to become involved to help them learn important interdependency skills, among many other benefits. Located near downtown San Antonio, students have a lot of historical sites and activities available to them.

The university boasts that there are thousands of scholarships available for eligible students. Tuition costs are the same for both in-state and out-of-state residents.

Quick Facts about University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio

Location

Southwest

Setting

Large City Setting

Type

Private

Affiliation

Roman Catholic

Size

Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Cardinals

Website

www.uiw.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

Selectivity

Selective

In-State Tuition

$21,900

Out-of-State Tuition

$21,900

Retention Rate

75%

Enrollment

6,860

Year Established

1881

UIW Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
5,110
Freshman Class
1,050
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
6,860

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
74%
Graduate
26%

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students

Full-Time
97%
Part-Time
3%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
66%
Out-of-State
34%

Gender of Students

Women
60%
Men
40%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
7%
Asian
4%
Caucasian
24%
Latino
55%
Other
10%

Students State Origin

Texas
66%
Other
34%

International Students

International
4%
Domestic
96%

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