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University of the Incarnate Word

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San Antonio, Texas 78209

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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.

Established
1881
Motto
"Your Journey. Our Mission."
Mascot
Red the Cardinal
Type
Private university
Conference
Southland Conference
Division
Division I

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93%Acceptance
1042SAT Avg
4,545Students
12:1Student:Faculty
52%Grad Rate
$56,733Earnings 10yr
$20,498Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of the Incarnate Word Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate93.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1042

Reading & WritingMid: 530
470580
MathMid: 510
430560

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 20
1724

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

93.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1042

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$35,660
Room & Board$13,746
Books & Supplies$250
Total Cost of Attendance$45,850
Average Net Price$20,498
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,434
$30–48K$18,203
$48–75K$20,732
$75–110K$23,772
$110K+$28,584

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$20,498

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

25.2%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$21,231

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

35

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (101)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
4,545
Gender Split
64% / 36%
Women / Men
First Generation
43%
Pell Grant Recipients
43%

Race & Ethnicity

White 15%
Black 7%
Hispanic 66%
Asian 2%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate51.8%
Freshman Retention72.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$47,625
8 Years$52,962
10 Years$56,733

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$50,300
Men
$57,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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