Overview
Enrollment
| Location | San Antonio, Texas |
| Online | uiw.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in central San Antonio, Texas, the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) operates from a main campus spanning 154 acres along Broadway Street. Founded in 1881 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, the private Catholic university has grown from its original mission as a women's college into a comprehensive coeducational institution. The campus features a mix of historic Spanish Gothic-style buildings and modern academic facilities, with the Chapel of the Incarnate Word serving as its architectural centerpiece. UIW offers undergraduate and graduate programs across nine academic schools, with particular emphasis in health professions, business, and optometry, including the only faith-based optometry program in the United States. Students benefit from on-campus housing options in several residential communities, while the university competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Cardinals.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
UIW is rated within the lower 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of the Incarnate Word within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#737 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#481 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#28 in Best Colleges in Texas
#19 in Best Private Colleges in Texas
#70 in Best Value Colleges in Texas
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 900/1140 |
| ACT | 17/24 |
| GPA | 3.5 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $250 |
| Other Fees | $1,960 |
| Room and Board | $13,746 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,314 |
| Total One Year Cost | $53,970 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 43% |
| Health Professions | 9% |
| Biology | 8% |
| Education | 7% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 6% |
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Last updated February 24, 2025