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University of the Incarnate Word Healthcare Programs

University of the Incarnate Word is a private not-for-profit institution located in San Antonio, TX. A Major City Center provides a peaceful environment with access to urban amenities.

University of the Incarnate Word Rankings

University of the Incarnate Word is featured in these rankings for healthcare programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#1 of 5	Region — Southwest
Overall Quality	#1 of 5	State — Texas
College Major Best Value	#3 of 3	State — Texas
College Major Best Value	#4 of 4	Region — Southwest
College Major Best Value	#5 of 5	Region — Southwest
College Major Best Value	#5 of 5	State — Texas
College Major Best Value	#7 of 7	Region — Southwest
Overall Quality	#9 of 18	State — Texas

Where Is University of the Incarnate Word?

Contact details for University of the Incarnate Word are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	4301 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209
Phone:	2108296000
Website:	www.uiw.edu/
Admissions:	www.uiw.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.uiw.edu/finaid/

How Do I Get Into University of the Incarnate Word?

You can apply to University of the Incarnate Word online at: https://www.uiw.edu/gouiw/apply.html

University of the Incarnate Word is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for University of the Incarnate Word

Here’s what University of the Incarnate Word requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of the Incarnate Word?

University of the Incarnate Word has an acceptance rate of 98%, making it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 9% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at University of the Incarnate Word are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	4,311	4,208	98%
Women	7,005	6,897	98%

Can I Afford University of the Incarnate Word?

The average net price after aid at University of the Incarnate Word is $20,498. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$35,050
In-State Fees	$2,040
Out-of-State Tuition	$35,050
Out-of-State Fees	$2,040
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$37,090
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$37,090

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 22% of students at University of the Incarnate Word receive some form of financial aid (1,059 students).

Approximately 86% of students at University of the Incarnate Word receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $22,899 per student.

45% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,674.

Student Loan Debt

49% of University of the Incarnate Word undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,939 per year.

University of the Incarnate Word Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 3,129 students enrolled at University of the Incarnate Word. University of the Incarnate Word is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 4,545 undergraduate students at University of the Incarnate Word, approximately 36% are male and 64% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of the Incarnate Word undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	113
Black or African American	322
Hispanic	2,917
White	672
American Indian/Alaska Native	13
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	13
Two or More Races	104
Non-Resident	177

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at University of the Incarnate Word are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Texas	982
California	8
Colorado	4
Minnesota	4
Georgia	3

Additionally, approximately 3.9% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of the Incarnate Word Graduate Student Diversity

2,525 of University of the Incarnate Word’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at University of the Incarnate Word, approximately 42% are male and 58% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of the Incarnate Word graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	356
Black or African American	209
Hispanic	977
White	608
American Indian/Alaska Native	5
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	5
Two or More Races	95
Non-Resident	154

Online Learning at University of the Incarnate Word

University of the Incarnate Word offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

1,917 undergraduate students at University of the Incarnate Word took at least one online class — of those, 586 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 256 students took at least one online class and 568 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Healthcare Programs at University of the Incarnate Word

Below are the healthcare degree programs are offered by University of the Incarnate Word, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	161	—	—	171
Medicine	—	—	—	140
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions	46	—	—	93
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration	—	2	—	72
Optometry	—	—	—	58
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General	30	—	—	31
Public Health	9	15	—	24
Health and Medical Administrative Services	—	21	—	21
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	6	8	—	14
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	—	—	—	6

Academic Programs at University of the Incarnate Word

University of the Incarnate Word offers 25 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

University of the Incarnate Word maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.