Campus & Student Life at University of the Incarnate Word

Home to about 5,081 undergraduates in 2020, UIW is a private university located in San Antonio, Texas. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, UIW offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UIW can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UIW Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

University of the Incarnate Word is Affiliated With the Roman Catholic Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Roman Catholic faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Roman Catholic Colleges and Universities.

UIW Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UIW Disability Services.

UIW for the Military

While not a "service academy", UIW does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit UIW Veteran Services . For more information, check out our UIW for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of the Incarnate Word

UIW offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of the Incarnate Word

There were 5,081 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 3,916 (77.1%). Part-time attendance was 1,165 (22.9%).

University of the Incarnate Word is Ranked #1,491 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UIW is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank UIW #1491 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at UIW by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the UIW Diversity Guide.

University of the Incarnate Word Competes in the NCAA

UIW has a total of 539 student athletes, 361 men and 178 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of the Incarnate Word Athletics