Campus Vibe
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.
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News & Alerts
University of the Incarnate Word Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1042
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
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
Net Price Trend
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
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).
Programs (101)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
72%
- •72% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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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
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average