University Of The Incarnate Word is in a large city, in San Antonio, Texas. The school has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation. University Of The Incarnate Word is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The most common major fields study at University Of The Incarnate Word include business and management.
The school does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 430 to 540 for students at University Of The Incarnate Word. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 430 and 540.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
University Of The Incarnate Word, in 2005, had 5,046 students (3,478 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at the school are minorities.
Athletic teams at University Of The Incarnate Word belong to the Heartland Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of The Incarnate Word
4301 Broadway
San Antonio, TX 78209
General Phone: (210) 829-6000
Admissions Phone: (210) 829-6005
Financial Aid Phone: (210) 829-6008
http://www.uiw.edu
University Of The Incarnate Word awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 410 | business management, organizational behavior, business administration, fashion merchandising, human resources |
| Liberal Arts | 102 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies, English, political science, sociology, history, Spanish language, area and Cultural studies, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 93 | education, elementary school teaching, educational administration, comparative education, teacher education |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 53 | various nursing |
| Media | 48 | communication studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 40 | nutrition sciences, health and physical education, athletic trainer, exercise science, sports and fitness management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 37 | psychology, music therapy, child psychology |
| Design | 23 | design and applied arts, interior design, fashion design |
| Science | 22 | biology, biological and physical sciences, chemistry, meteorology |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 12 | drama |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 11 | nuclear medical tech |
| Religion And Philosophy | 11 | religion, philosophy |
| Art Studies | 9 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | computer and info science |
| Music | 1 | various music studies, music, music performance |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
| Engineering | 0 | various engineering courses |
| Medicine | 0 | gerontology |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of The Incarnate Word in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 645 | 41 |
| Master's degree | 208 | 17 |
| Doctor's degree | 28 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 8 |
In 2005, University Of The Incarnate Word had a total enrollment of 5,046 students (3,478 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 31% |
| Women | 69% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 81% |
| Graduate | 19% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 28% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 47% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 95% |
| California | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 11 % |
University Of The Incarnate Word offers campus housing for 800 of its 3,478 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of San Antonio, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,040 | 1,532 | 75% | 578 | 38% |
| Men | 607 | 446 | 73% | 180 | 40% |
| Women | 1,433 | 1,086 | 76% | 398 | 37% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 89% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 42% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (210) 829-6005
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,072 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,072 |
| Room and board | $ 6,234 |
| Room charge | $ 3,750 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,484 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,475 |
Financial Aid:
University Of The Incarnate Word participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 357800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (210) 829-6008
University Of The Incarnate Word has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $54,583 | 5 | $54,900 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 12 | $65,340 | 15 | $64,253 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 22 | $53,837 | 19 | $55,710 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 18 | $50,269 | 27 | $47,613 |
| Instructor | academic year | 12 | $43,229 | 15 | $45,260 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 64 | $53,001 | 76 | $52,457 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Heartland Conference |
| Baseball | Heartland Conference |
| Track | Heartland Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 10 | 13 | 23 |
| Basketball | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| Baseball | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Track | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| All Other Sports | 4 | 9 | 13 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Fashion Merchandising
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
Fashion/Apparel Design
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
International and Comparative Education
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
American Indian/Native American Studies
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Music, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Nutrition Sciences
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Meteorology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Developmental and Child Psychology
Music Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of The Incarnate Word Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member
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