University of the Incarnate Word

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University of the Incarnate Word

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At the University of the Incarnate Word, we help students starting their journey through life to have a multitude of options to learn, serve, discover and thrive. At UIW, it's our goal to help you succeed. Located in San Antonio, Texas, a city full of opportunity and potential to grow, UIW is a faith-based, nonprofit university with a supportive community and over ninety accredited undergraduate programs. UIW has challenged our students to think critically, explore curiously and to leverage their talents to make positive impacts on their communities and the world around them.

Seize this chance and make UIW your college home. Your Journey. Our Mission.

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Academic Programs

Adult Programs
Art & Design
Business
Communication
Design
Economics
Education
Engineering
Finance/Accounting
Government/Political Science
Health Science
Liberal Arts
Music
Nursing
Performing Arts
Science
Social Science
Technology
Visual Arts

Student experience

Athletics
Co-op/Internship Opportunities
Disability Services
Distance/online learning
Greek Life
Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI)
Intramural/Club Sports
Military/Veteran Services
Night Class Offerings
On-Campus Housing
ROTC Program
Religious Affiliation
Study Abroad

Application information

Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines

First-year

A first-time freshman student has not been enrolled as a full-time college student although previous college credit may have been earned through dual-credit coursework or testing. First-time freshmen must submit a high school transcript or G.E.D. AP/Achievement or CLEP test score, and dual credit transcripts (if taken) may be submitted. SAT or ACT scores are not required for first-time freshman students. International students and adult learners are not required to submit SAT or ACT test scores for admissions review.

Transfer

A transfer student has a high school diploma or a G.E.D., and has previously attended a higher education institution. If a student has less than 24-credit hours, a high school transcript will be required for admission. Transcripts from all previous institutions are required. Military transcripts with academic or ACE credits may be submitted as well.

Additional Information

Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis, so once we receive all documents, we can make an admissions decision in a matter of days. You will also be considered for academic scholarships of up to $20,000 annually.

In 2019-20, 99% of first-time freshmen UIW students received some type of financial aid assistance.
79% of students demonstrated need
For students who demonstrate need, their gift aid averaged $19,786 per year.
About $112.5 million is awarded to UIW students in financial aid each year

Visit us

UIW offers several visit options including in-person campus tours, virtual tours and one-on-one counselor appointments all of which answer your questions about the admissions process, campus life and financial aid opportunities. UIW offers in-person campus tours on Monday through Friday at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. UIW opens one Saturday per month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to help you with specific and general admissions questions. Check the UIW admissions site for more details.

I’m proud to be the first in my family to attend college. I inspired my little brother to look at private universities and as soon as he met with some faculty at UIW he was able to call it his home like I call it mine.
Hannah Martinez, Biochemistry Student