University of the Incarnate Word
UIW
San Antonio, Texas 78209
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business
University of the Incarnate Word is a private institution in San Antonio with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1042, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 4.5K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
52% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $56,733 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,498.
More About This School
Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
- •1930 The school was founded by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, who came to San Antonio in 1869 to assist with treating a cholera outbreak.
- •The sisters received shelter from the Ursuline Sisters until they moved into their newly built combined convent and hospital.
- •On December 1 the sisters opened the Santa Rosa Infirmary, the city's first hospital.
- •They were then called to begin working in child care, and by 1874 they established the first children's homes in San Antonio, St.
- •The institution began as the Incarnate Word School in 1881 and was originally chartered as a college for women.
Source: Wikipedia
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1042
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
25.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$21,231
Programs (101)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
72%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
35
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from TX state average + large city premium