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Chances of getting into University of the Incarnate Word

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
94%
Admission Difficulty for University of the Incarnate Word
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into UIW and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at UIW is 94%.  It ranks #58 in Texas for lowest rate of acceptance. University of the Incarnate Word is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 8,479 out of 8,999 applicants were admitted.

The school has very easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 72 percent on standardized admission tests. University of the Incarnate Word typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.5. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 11% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The UIW application fee is $0 and applications are due by Jun 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to University of the Incarnate Word. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 35% of students submitted SAT scores and 10% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

UIW SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
920-1160
Applicants Submitting SAT 
35%
SAT Scores for University of the Incarnate Word
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 470
SAT Math 25th 450
SAT Composite 25th 920
SAT Scores for University of the Incarnate Word
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 590
SAT Math 75th 570
SAT Composite 75th 1160
Average SAT Score 1040

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University of the Incarnate Word?

University of the Incarnate Word is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into University of the Incarnate Word score in the top 74 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 920-1160.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

University of the Incarnate Word admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1160 and Above Good >97%
1040 to 1160 Avg + 94%-97%
920 to 1040 Avg - 89%-94%
800 to 920 Reach 81%-89%
Less than 800 Low <81%
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UIW ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
17-23 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
10%
ACT Scores for University of the Incarnate Word
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 15
ACT Math 25th 16
ACT Composite 25th 17
ACT Scores for University of the Incarnate Word
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 23
ACT Math 75th 23
ACT Composite 75th 23
Average ACT Score 20

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into UIW?

University of the Incarnate Word is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

UIW regularly accepts students who score 17 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 69 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 17-23.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

University of the Incarnate Word admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
23 and Above Good >97%
20 to 23 Avg + 94%-97%
17 to 20 Avg - 89%-94%
14 to 17 Reach 81%-89%
Less than 14 Low <81%
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UIW GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.5
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into University of the Incarnate Word?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into UIW. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of the Incarnate Word was 3.5 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #26 in Texas for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.5 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as UIW accepts 94% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted University of the Incarnate Word students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 12.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 22.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 25.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 19.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 13.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 8.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 1.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

73% of University of the Incarnate Word freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted University of the Incarnate Word students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 18%
Top 25% of class 42%
Top 50% of class 73%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

University of the Incarnate Word admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 5,909 3,090 8,999
Accepted 5,639 2,840 8,479
Acceptance Rate 95% 92% 94%
Enrolled 616 350 966
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 11% 12% 11%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Jun 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
64

Applicants have 64 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Jun 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of the Incarnate Word is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of the Incarnate Word and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of the Incarnate Word Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of the Incarnate Word
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=225627 IPEDS survey data for University of the Incarnate Word.

FAQs

Does University of the Incarnate Word prefer SAT or ACT?

35% of students submit their SAT scores to UIW. 10% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into University of the Incarnate Word?

94% of those who apply are granted admission to UIW. Admission competition is and the college has very easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for University of the Incarnate Word?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 920 and 1160. 35% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for University of the Incarnate Word?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 17 and 23. 10% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.