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.
The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is located in 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 2007, the university was the largest Catholic university and the fourth 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.
Newly constructed buildings such as the Pharmacy school and the "Hillside" dormitory will be ready for the entering Fall class of 2007. Construction will also begin in June 2007 of the new Tom Benson fieldhouse. The remodeling of the Fine arts building, Administration building, and Construction of our New Student Center will begin in the coming months.
The Cardinals at the University of the Incarnate Word will being playing football in the fall of 2009; it will be the only NCAA Division II team in the San Antonio metropolitan area.
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| Percent of Students International: | 4% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 23% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (Heartland Conference) Baseball (Heartland Conference) Track (Heartland Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 17,072 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 16,500 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 572 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,416 | 36% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 3,045 | 50% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 5,428 | 80% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 4,663 | 69% | |
Any Aid: |
85% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 75% (Selective) |
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| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 89% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 430, Math: 430 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 540, Math: 540 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 42% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 17, Verbal: 16, Math: 16 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 22, Verbal: 23, Math: 22 |
| Application Fee: | $ 20.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Not Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Not Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Recommended |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
