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The University of the Incarnate Word is a private Catholic university located in the Alamo Heights neighborhood of San Antonio, Texas. It was established in 1881 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word. The campus is spread across an area of more than 150 acres. UIW offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. It is organized into the following academic divisions:
UIW’S fields more than 15 varsity sports teams, nicknamed the Cardinals. UIW men's and women's soccer teams are consistently nationally recognized.
University Of The Incarnate Word is in a large city, in San Antonio, TX. 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 2007 was 420 to 530 for students at University Of The Incarnate Word. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 410 and 530.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
University Of The Incarnate Word, in 2007, had 5,752 students (4,151 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
http://www.uiw.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 496 | business management, business administration, organizational behavior, human resources, accounting |
| Education And Teaching | 91 | education, elementary school teaching, teacher education, educational administration |
| Liberal Arts | 73 | liberal arts and sciences, English, history, political science, sociology, interdisciplinary studies, Spanish language, area and Cultural studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 69 | registered nursing |
| Media | 47 | communication studies |
| Science | 39 | biology, chemistry, biological and physical sciences |
| Therapy And Counseling | 35 | psychology, music therapy |
| Design | 26 | interior design, design and applied arts |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 26 | nutrition sciences, exercise science, athletic trainer |
| Medical Support And Technology | 17 | nuclear medical tech |
| Mathematics | 14 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 13 | religion, philosophy |
| Art Studies | 10 | art studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 9 | drama |
| Music | 4 | music, various music studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer and info science |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental science |
| Engineering | 1 | various engineering courses |
| Medicine | 0 | pharmacy |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of The Incarnate Word in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 681 | 36 |
| Master's degree | 258 | 16 |
| Doctor's degree | 27 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 7 | 3 |
| First-professional degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, University Of The Incarnate Word had a total enrollment of 5,752 students (4,151 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 35% |
| Women | 65% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 82% |
| Graduate | 17% |
| First Professional | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 26% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 52% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 97% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 71 % |
University Of The Incarnate Word offers campus housing for 986 of its 4,151 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of San Antonio, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,982 | 1,589 | 80% | 718 | 45% |
| Men | 615 | 527 | 86% | 252 | 48% |
| Women | 1,367 | 1,062 | 78% | 466 | 44% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 530 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| 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 | 88% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 41% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,060 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,060 |
| Room and board | $ 6,994 |
| Room charge | $ 4,080 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,914 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,430 |
Financial Aid:
University Of The Incarnate Word participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 357800)
University Of The Incarnate Word has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 28 | 36 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 34 | 36 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 19 | 30 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $69,486 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 8 | $80,718 | 9 | $72,206 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 11 | $76,515 | 13 | $72,160 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 14 | $78,793 | 22 | $74,134 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 26 | $64,595 | 16 | $64,664 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 15 | $55,413 | 29 | $56,722 |
| Instructor | academic year | 15 | $51,893 | 22 | $49,355 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 70 | $62,745 | 89 | $60,633 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Heartland Conference |
| Baseball | Heartland Conference |
| Track | Heartland Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 50 | 67 | 117 |
| Basketball | 8 | 12 | 20 |
| Baseball | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| Track | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| All Other Sports | 22 | 52 | 74 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
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
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
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
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 SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
MUSIC
Music, General
Music, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Nutrition Sciences
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
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 7% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| 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 Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad 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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