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The University of the Incarnate Word not only provides a quality education, but gives students the tools they need to change the world. Central to UIW’s mission is the idea of service to others, whether it is the global community or just someone who lives next door. Likewise, UIW aims to foster a sense of community on campus, guided by its Mission and aided by the small student-to-faculty ratio, which means that professors can get to know you as a person. Also featuring a strong commitment to diversity, UIW is also No. 1 in the nation among Catholic universities graduating Hispanic students with bachelor’s degrees. 

Located in the heart of vibrant San Antonio, UIW is the largest Catholic university in Texas as well as the fourth-largest private university in the state. The University contains 11 schools offering more than 150 majors, minors and concentrations at the undergraduate and graduate level. The faculty and staff know that you attend college with the end in mind — that’s why UIW offers meaningful career assistance as well as academic programs that give you the skills you need to thrive in your chosen career.

Accepts first-year applicationsSouthwestPrivateUrbanMedium (2,001 to 14,999)Co-Ed
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Academic programs

  • Design
  • Engineering
  • Science
  • Technology
  • Liberal Arts
  • Business
  • Education
  • Nursing
  • Communication
  • Music
  • Art & Design
  • Economics
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Government/Political Science
  • Health Science
  • Performing Arts
  • Social Science
  • Visual Arts
  • Psychology
  • Computer Science
  • Pharmacy

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Services
  • Greek Life
  • Intramural/Club Sports
  • Military/Veteran Services
  • Night Class Offerings
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Religious Affiliation
  • ROTC Program
  • Study Abroad
  • Undergraduate Research
  • Distance/online learning

Application information

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. SAT or ACT scores are not required for first-time freshman students.

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.

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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 $22,000 annually.
  • 99% of first-time freshmen UIW students received some type of financial assistance

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 9 a.m. and 3 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.