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University of the Incarnate Word

University of the Incarnate Word is a private nonprofit university in a large city in the San Antonio, TX metro with 4,726 students and a 98% acceptance rate.

San Antonio, Texas · Private nonprofit · City, large · 4,726 students

NCAA Division I · Southland Conference

Admission rate

98%

of applicants admitted

SAT, middle half

900–1140

25th to 75th percentile

ACT, middle half

17–24

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$22,775

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

51%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

72%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$56,733

10 years after entry

Students

4,726

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$19,260
$30,001–48,000$19,487
$48,001–75,000$21,950
$75,001–110,000$25,084
Over $110,000$31,539

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreUniversity of the Incarnate Word courseCredits
(all AP exams)3
Show all 1 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
(all AP exams)3

Source: my.uiw.edu · checked September 20, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse159
Business Administration and Management91
Psychology76
Biology/Biological Sciences69
Rehabilitation Science42
Accounting38
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration31
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences30
Show the other 56 majors
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration25
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other24
Marketing/Marketing Management22
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects21
Finance20
Speech Communication and Rhetoric19
Elementary Education and Teaching19
Fashion/Apparel Design19
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts15
Organizational Behavior Studies15
Project Management12
English Language and Literature12
Exercise Science and Kinesiology11
Interior Design11
Graphic Design11
Computer and Information Sciences10
Engineering10
Biochemistry10
Mathematics10
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism10
Community Health and Preventive Medicine9
Sociology8
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management8
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies8
Nutrition Sciences8
Vision Science/Physiological Optics8
Management Information Systems7
Organizational Leadership7
Mass Communication/Media Studies7
History6
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist6
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness6
International Business/Trade/Commerce5
Fine/Studio Arts5
Game and Interactive Media Design5
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies4
Political Science and Government4
Music Therapy/Therapist4
Business/Managerial Economics4
Environmental Science3
Art Teacher Education3
Music Teacher Education3
Pastoral Studies/Counseling3
Art/Art Studies3
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching2
Religion/Religious Studies2
Meteorology2
Music Theory and Composition2
Education1
Spanish Language and Literature1
Data Science1
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other1
Philosophy1
Public Administration1
Music1
Marketing, Other1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Southland Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Fencing, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Southland Conference

Basketball, Fencing, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Synchronized Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force, Army

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Greek life

10% of men in fraternities · 1% of women in sororities · 4% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2024–25)

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), sanantoniocru.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

2,763,006 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

San Antonio International (SAT)

Nearest hub airport

San Antonio International (SAT)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 15.5 of 20

Elevation

690 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

40°F

July high

94°F

Annual snowfall

0.1 in

Days at 90°F or higher

112 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,340 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, city campus, NCAA Division I, similar size