Acceptance Rate
98%
Avg. SAT
1190
75th percentile
“Catholic university fusing faith-driven service with top health professions training amid San Antonio's historic vibrancy.”
San Antonio, TX
Location
Students who thrive here value faith integration without rigid dogma, hands-on learning, and a collaborative rather than cutthroat vibe, but those seeking a secluded rural retreat or intense research focus might feel the urban bustle and teaching-oriented priorities less ideal. San Antonio offers Tex-Mex culture, the Alamo, and a milder cost of living than coastal cities, yet summer heat demands indoor plans.
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Academics
Student-Faculty Ratio
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Degree Levels Offered
Business and education programs prepare teachers for Texas classrooms effectively, though competitive admission to select health tracks requires strong grades early on. The intellectual culture encourages service-learning trips tying coursework to community needs.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
4,638 undergrad • 2,409 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
19%
Black / African American
8%
Hispanic / Latino
55%
Asian
6%
Other / Multi-racial
12%
Campus Life
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
Traditions include the annual Sister Elizabeth Anne Sueltenfuss Day of Service, honoring community work, alongside faith events open to all. Hot, humid summers push activities indoors, and the urban edge means relying on shuttles or rideshares off-campus, balancing independence with occasional logistics.
Housing
On-Campus Housing
Housing Capacity
Meal Plan Available
Average Room & Board
Athletics
Athletic Association
Southland Conference
ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
No
Air Force
No
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Credit for military training
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Recognized student veteran organization
Yes
Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU
Yes
Cost & Aid
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
Room & Board
Estimated Cost
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Aid
Receiving Pell Grants
Average Grant
Average Federal Loan
Net Annual Cost by Household Income
Household Income
Avg. Net Cost
$0 – $30K
$17,859
$30K – $48K
$19,500
$48K – $75K
$22,029
$75K – $110K
$24,204
$110K+
$26,230
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
71%
4 Years Graduation Rate
42%
6 Years Graduation Rate
55%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$56,733
71% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at University of the Incarnate Word and return in the fall. 42% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 55% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
42%
4-5 years
13%
6-8 years
1%
Non-grad
44%
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Key Statistics
Type
Private
Tuition
$32,440
Acceptance
98%
Undergrads
4,638
4-Year Grad Rate
42%
Endowment
$80M
San Antonio, TX 78209
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