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University Of The Incarnate Word

University Of The Incarnate Word

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:

  • College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
  • Dreeben School of Education
  • Feik School of Pharmacy
  • H-E-B School of Business and Administration
  • School of Interactive Media and Design
  • School of Math, Science and Engineering
  • School of Nursing and Health Professions
  • School of Optometry

UIW’S fields more than 15 varsity sports teams, nicknamed the Cardinals. UIW men's and women's soccer teams are consistently nationally recognized.

Overview of University Of The Incarnate Word

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.

Areas of Study

The most common major fields study at University Of The Incarnate Word include business and management.

University Of The Incarnate Word Selectivity

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.

Faculty

Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.

Student Body

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.

Student Life

Athletic teams at University Of The Incarnate Word belong to the Heartland Conference for major sports.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting University Of The Incarnate Word

University Of The Incarnate Word
4301 Broadway
San Antonio, TX 78209
General Phone: (210) 829-6000
http://www.uiw.edu

University Of The Incarnate Word Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management496business management, business administration, organizational behavior, human resources, accounting
Education And Teaching91education, elementary school teaching, teacher education, educational administration
Liberal Arts73liberal arts and sciences, English, history, political science, sociology, interdisciplinary studies, Spanish language, area and Cultural studies
Nursing And Emergency Medicine69registered nursing
Media47communication studies
Science39biology, chemistry, biological and physical sciences
Therapy And Counseling35psychology, music therapy
Design26interior design, design and applied arts
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy26nutrition sciences, exercise science, athletic trainer
Medical Support And Technology17nuclear medical tech
Mathematics14mathematics
Religion And Philosophy13religion, philosophy
Art Studies10art studies
Drama And Performing Arts9drama
Music4music, various music studies
Computer Science And Engineering2computer and info science
Conservation And Resource Management1environmental science
Engineering1various engineering courses
Medicine0pharmacy

Number of programs and degrees for University Of The Incarnate Word in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree68136
Master's degree25816
Doctor's degree271
Associate's degree73
First-professional degree01

Student Body

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:

GroupPercent
Men35%
Women65%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate82%
Graduate17%
First Professional1%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White26%
Black8%
Hispanic52%
Asian2%
American Indian1%
Unknown8%
(Foreign Students)4%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-1920%
20-2115%
22-2415%
25-2916%
30-3412%
35-399%
40-499%
50-643%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Texas97%
(International Students)1%
New Mexico1%

University Of The Incarnate Word Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time67 %
Part-Time71 %

University Of The Incarnate Word Room and Board (2007)

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.

University Of The Incarnate Word Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total1,9821,58980%71845%
Men61552786%25248%
Women1,3671,06278%46644%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal420530
SAT Math410530
ACT Verbal1521
ACT Math1622
ACT Composite1622

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsrecommended
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT88%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT41%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

University Of The Incarnate Word Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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 Faculty

University Of The Incarnate Word has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured2836
Non-tenured, but on tenure track3436
Non-tenured and not on tenure track1930

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year2*3$69,486
Associate professorcalendar year0*1*
Assistant professorcalendar year8$80,7189$72,206
Instructorcalendar year1*0*
All faculty totalcalendar year11$76,51513$72,160

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year14$78,79322$74,134
Associate professoracademic year26$64,59516$64,664
Assistant professoracademic year15$55,41329$56,722
Instructoracademic year15$51,89322$49,355
All faculty totalacademic year70$62,74589$60,633

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

University Of The Incarnate Word Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
BasketballHeartland Conference
BaseballHeartland Conference
TrackHeartland Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total5067117
Basketball81220
Baseball18018
Track235
All Other Sports225274

University Of The Incarnate Word Degree Programs (2007)

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

ENGINEERING
Engineering, 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

University Of The Incarnate Word Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets University Of The Incarnate Word Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%University Of The Incarnate Word % of degrees in business and management
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%University Of The Incarnate Word % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%University Of The Incarnate Word Number of students
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%University Of The Incarnate Word Number of degree programs
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%University Of The Incarnate Word Minority % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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