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University of the Incarnate Word

Introduction

The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is a private university in San Antonio, Texas. It was founded in 1881 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word. Today, the campus is located on 154 acres in Alamo Heights, close to downtown San Antonio. UIW has always been and continues to be strongly affiliated with the Catholic Church.

There are branch campuses in both China and Mexico: China Incarnate Word and Centro Universitario Incarnate Word. There are also satellite campuses at the South Texas Medical Center and in Goodyear, Arizona. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

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Information Summary

Ranks 44th in Texas and 1126th overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about) 78.6
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance $48,628
Admission Success rate N/A
ACT / SAT 75%ile scores 22 / 1140
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty 19 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time) 74% / 50%
Enrollment Total (all students) 8,263

Academics

UIW’s academic divisions include the School of Interactive Media and Design; the Christus Santa Rosa Nursing School; the Feik School of Pharmacy; the AT&T Math, Science, and Engineering Center; the H.E.B. School of Business; and the Dreeben School of Education.

Community Service

Students are required to participate in community service in order to graduate.

Adult Degrees

The Adult Degree Completion Program offers classes during the evenings and weekends to allow adults with careers and other significant responsibilities to earn their bachelors

Most Popular Fields of Study

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Unique Programs

UIW operates several private schools in the area, including elementary schools St. Anthony

Admissions

In order to be considered for admission, applicants should have studied English for four years in high school; mathematics for three years, including algebra and geometry; three years of natural science; three years of social science; and one year of fine arts. When evaluating an application, the admissions committee looks at the follow factors (listed in order of importance):

  • High school course difficulty
  • High school grade point average
  • Class rank
  • SAT/ACT scores
  • Leadership potential
  • Extracurricular activities
  • Letters of recommendation

Admissions are awarded on a rolling basis. Although there is no official application deadline, prospective students are encouraged to submit their materials as early as possible. Most decisions are made within a three-week period.

Financial Aid

In addition to the wide range of state and federal financial aid options available to college and university students in Texas, UIW offers several of its own need- and merit-based scholarships.

Student Financial Aid Details

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Students

Clubs and Organizations

There are dozens of student organizations on the UIW campus to meet the personal and professional interests of a wide range of students. Groups include Cardinal Chorale, Nuclear Scientists

Student Enrollment Demographics

Student Graduation Demographics

Athletics

The athletic department at UIW is known as the Cardinals. The Cardinals compete in NCAA Division II and the Heartland Conference. Men

Local Community

The area surrounding the campus contains many attractions, including the McNay Art Museum, the Witte Museum, the San Antonio Botanical Gardens, the San Antonio Zoo, and the Japanese Tea Gardens.

Alumni

Well-known University of the Incarnate Word alumni include:

  • Actor Ricard Chaviro
  • CNN Headline News anchor Linda Stouffer
  • Actor Jesse Borrego

Bibliography

  • Campus Community. Home. University of the Incarnate Word. Web. 28 Sept 2011.
  • First Year Residence Halls. Housing. University of the Incarnate Word. Web. 28 Sept 2011.
  • Fiske, Edward B. Fiske Guide to Colleges 2011. Chicago: Sourcebooks, 2010. Print.
  • List of Student Organizations. Student Life. University of the Incarnate Word. Web. 28 Sept 2011.
  • Pope, Loren. Looking Beyond the Ivy League: Finding the College That’s Right for You. New York: Penguin. 2007. Print.

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