University of the Incarnate Word - San Antonio

4301 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209

Website: University of the Incarnate Word - San Antonio

UIW campus sign seen from Broadway Street.
UIW campus sign seen from Broadway Street.
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University of the Incarnate Word - San Antonio School Description

The first Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, three young French women motivated by the love of God and their recognition of God's presence in each person, came to San Antonio in 1869 to minister to the sick and the poor. Their spirit of Christian service is perpetuated in the University of the Incarnate Word primarily through teaching and scholarship. Inspired by Judeo-Christian values, the University aims to educate men and women who will become concerned and enlightened citizens.

The university is committed to educational excellence in a context of faith in Jesus Christ, the Incarnate Word of God. It promotes life-long learning and fosters the development of the whole person. The faculty and students support one another in the search for and the communication of truth . The university is open to thoughtful innovation that serves ever more effectively the spiritual and material needs of people. The curriculum offers students an integrated program of liberal arts and professional studies that includes a global perspective and an emphasis on social justice and community service.

The University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Incarnate Word’s 154-acre campus is just minutes from downtown San Antonio in Alamo Heights. The Alamo Heights area is filled with a variety of tourist attractions including the Witte Museum, the McNay Art Museum, the San Antonio Botanical Gardens, and Brackenridge Park. Brackenridge Park is home to the San Antonio Zoo and the Japanese Tea Gardens, and is filled outdoor lecturewith trails and other scenic areas to run, walk, or just enjoy an afternoon picnic or barbeque. In addition to being located in one of the most picturesque parts of the city, UIW’s welltended grounds, trees, blooming flowers, and classic architecture, provide a comfortable environment to study, think, and just hang out with friends.

Students can enjoy a meal with new friends at one of UIW’s four great on-campus dining locations. Marian Hall Café, Hortencia’s Café, Java on the Hill, and Finnegan’s Coffee Shop feature a wide variety of hot meals, pizza, soups, sandwiches, desserts, and even Chick-Fil-A and Starbucks Coffee. Students can use cash, credit cards, or even purchase a meal plan that can be used at any of the on-campus dining locations.

UIW has eight student dormitories featuring single, double and triple living accommodations. The residence halls and apartments are an excellent place to meet new friends, participate in activities, develop new interests, and learn to live and grow in a community rich in diversity

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University of the Incarnate Word - San Antonio

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The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is located just south of the Alamo Heights neighborhood of San Antonio, Texas. It is a private Catholic university located on with notable campus extensions in the People's Republic of China also called "China Incarnate Word" and in Mexico called the "Centro Universitario Incarnate Word. The University has over 70 Sister schools around the world and its study abroad program is unmatched in the San Antonio area. One of the more popular programs is the John Cabot University study abroad program in Rome, Italy. As of Spring 2008, the university was the largest Catholic university and the third largest private university in the state of Texas.

Incarnate Word was founded in 1881 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word who came to San Antonio at the request of Bishop Claude Dubuis. Through their acts of mercy, they founded several schools, hospitals, and academies.

The University is home to the Feik School of Pharmacy, the AT&T Math, Science, & Engineering center, The Dreeben School of Education, The H.E.B. School of Business, The Christus Santa Rosa Nursing School, and the School of Interactive Media & Design. The University also participates with E-Army-U, the U.S. Army's online portal for e-learning.

The University also operates an all-girls high school, Incarnate Word High School, as well as a coeducational high school, St. Anthony Catholic. It also operates two Elementary schools as well through its brainpower connection program. The elementaries are St. Anthony's, and St. Peter Prince of the Apostles.

Newly constructed buildings include the Pharmacy school and the "Hillside" dormitory, opened in fall of 2007. The Tom Benson Field House and Stadium, the Hillside II dormitory and the new Ancira Tower parking garage opened and were dedicated in fall of 2008. The remodeling of the Fine arts building, Administration building, and Construction of a new Student Center are scheduled to begin in 2009. An Optometry School is slated to open in 2009-2010 year. The school itself will be constructed in the Medical Center.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southwest
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Cardinals

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
4,204
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
99%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 19,060
Students Receiving Aid:
83%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 20
Selectivity:
Selective
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University of the Incarnate Word - San Antonio Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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University of the Incarnate Word - San Antonio Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 99%
Part-Time 1%
Men vs. Women
Women 65%
Men 35%
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic 56%
Caucasian 26%
Other 9%
African-American 7%
Asian 2%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 94%
Out-of-State 6%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Texas 94%
Pennsylvania 0%
Virgin Islands 0%
Virginia 0%
California 0%
Percent of Students International: 4%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 28%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Basketball (Heartland Conference)
Baseball (Heartland Conference)
Track (Heartland Conference)

University of the Incarnate Word - San Antonio Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 19,060    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 18,400    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 660    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,100 30%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 3,106 48%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 6,084 82%  
Student Loans:
$ 4,035 60%  
Any Aid:
  83%  

University of the Incarnate Word - San Antonio Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 80% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 88%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 420, Math: 410
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 530, Math: 530
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 41%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 16, Verbal: 15, Math: 16
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 22, Verbal: 21, Math: 22

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 20.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Not Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Recommended
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on University of the Incarnate Word - San Antonio

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Question: Please tell me about the fees at the University of Incarnate Word :)?

everything and anything you know about incarnate word from fees to how to get a scholarship really, anything thank you :)
15 months ago

Best Answer

On average, tuition and fees for a full-time undergraduate student is about $20,260 for the academic year (fall and spring). Books and supplies average about $1,000 ($500 per semester); and on-campus room and board averages about $3,555. You can see about grants and scholarships here: http://www.uiw.edu/finaid/grantschol.html

Question: anybody from San Antonio, Pleae help!!?

im planning to attend University of Incarnate Word.....i havent heard much about the school....how is the student life over there
17 months ago

Best Answer

Night life is pretty wild and wooley in San Antonio, especially around Rattlesnake Hill.

Question: Help me if you live in San Antonio,Texas (or know about the colleges there)?

ok i am 13 years old and i am thinking of a college to go to. I live in San Antonio, Texas, and i am willing to go to any college there. My first choice is St. Mary University,second Trinity University, third Universty of Texas in San Antonio (UTSA), forth Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU). and fith University of Incarnate Word. My question is 1) Which one should I go to? 2) i really wanna go to St Mary University which school is closer? I am an A B honor Student, In the NJHS (next year in NHS [national honor society]) I don't get into trouble alot if I do it is little stuff. And if it is big it is not that bad. So please Help ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks anything will help! I want to pick a college now so I don't have to worry about it later
22 months ago
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Best Answer

Im from san antonio. I have a lot of friends who go to incarnate word and UTSA. Becausee Incarnate is a private college its kinda expensive but they give out a lot of good scholarships. UTSA is also a pretty good choice. I believe if you graduate from there your diploma will say that you graduated from UT. You are only 13 though so you have a lot of time to think about it. You should go visit all the universities and look around. I go to A&M and as soon as I saw the campus I fell in love with it and knew it was where I wanted to go. Also go to one that is good for whatever you want to major in. Hope I helped!

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Do you mean the incorporated areas? There are several "cities" within San Antonio with their own governments, police depts., etc.. so I'll list them: Alamo Heights Terrill Hills and I'm not sure if they are incorporated, but there is also Olmos Park. They're all pretty well-to-do neighborhoods. Ceck my sources for a map of the area. Hope this helps!

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im pretty sure they do!!!!

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