Quick Facts

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At the University of the Incarnate Word, we are committed to providing a world-class, Catholic faith-based education.

Founded

1881 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word.

Affiliation

Private, Catholic, Co-educational. 23% of students are Catholic.

Location

UIW, with a beautiful, 154-acre main campus in the heart of San Antonio, has locations throughout San Antonio, South and Central Texas, two campuses in Mexico and a European Study Center in Strasbourg, France.

Classroom Experience

• Average class size: 16 students (all undergraduate 16-week courses)
• Student-to-faculty ratio: 13:1

Majors

Nearly 110 undergraduate majors, minors and concentrations.

Enrollment (Fall 2022)

• 7,305 total students
• 63% of UIW are female and 37% are male.
• Student demographics:
  • 54% Hispanic
  • 19% White
  • 8% African American
  • 6% Asian
  • 4% Other/Unknown
  • 5% Non-Resident Alien
  • 3% Two or more races

Fall 2022 Freshman Profile

• Average HS GPA: 3.54
• Number of Fall 2022 Applications from First-Time-in-College Students Applications: 9,323
• Fall 2022 Broadway Campus Freshman Class: 947
• SAT and ACT not required

Cost - Broadway Campus (2023-2024)

• $35,660 - full-time tuition and fees per year (books included with fees)
• $250 – supplies
• $13,764 – on-campus, room and board
• $4,064 – on-campus, other expenses
• $13,636 – off-campus, room and board
• $4,064 – off-campus, other expenses

Scholarships (Fall 2023-2024)

• Freshman scholarships for full-time students range from $7,000 to $20,000 per year.
• Freshman graduating from Catholic high schools receive an additional $2,000 per year.
• Transfer scholarships for full-time students range from $10,000 to $15,000 per year. In addition, each Phi Theta Kappa member may be awarded $2,000 per year.
• Students pursuing their first bachelor's degree, with their most recent 24 credit hours from Alamo Colleges and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, will be awarded $2,000 per year in addition to other transfer academic scholarships awarded.

Financial Aid (Fall 2022)

• 99% of UIW first-time freshman students received financial assistance.
• 51% of UIW first-time freshman students were eligible for Pell Grant.
• $24,805 is the average amount of need-based scholarships and grants awarded to full-time, first-time freshman students.

How To Apply

Create a GoUIW account and submit your application. You can also apply using the Common App or ApplyTexas

UIW Broadway Campus By the Numbers

• Undergraduate population: About 3,942 students
• Housing: 11 residence halls (singles, doubles, triples, suites and apartments). Approximately $13,764 per year for room and meal plan.
  Priority deadline is May 1.
• Campus Mission: Supporting the core values of Faith, Truth, Service, Innovation and Education