University of the Incarnate Word
University of the Incarnate Word is one of the sixty-three private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Texas. The campus is located in an urban area, in San Antonio.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 8,603 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 808 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 614 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 76%). Every year 53% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.UIW's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $27,900, and fees were $2,090. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $27,900 and $2,090 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students8,603 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio13:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate76% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1925 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 10/07/2014 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/21/2001 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/21/2001 - Current |
Admission
94%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 940 to 1120 |
| ACT | 17 to 23 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $20 |
| Graduates | $20 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $915/credit | |
| In State Students | $915/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $915/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $915/credit | |
| In State Students | $915/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $915/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $41,175 | $41,175 | $41,175 |
| ADN | 70 | $64,050 | $64,050 | $64,050 |
| BSN | 125 | $114,375 | $114,375 | $114,375 |
| FNP | 50 | $45,750 | $45,750 | $45,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of University of the Incarnate Word's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 46% | $4,577 |
| Other Federal Grant | 10% | $2,125 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 66% | $4,189 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 99% | $13,986 |
| Federal Student Loans | 60% | $5,836 |
| Private Loans | 5% | $13,901 |
$21,895
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$17,682 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$19,705 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$22,172 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$24,837 |
| Over $110,000$26,888 |
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Student Population
5,994
Undergrads
2,609
Graduates
5,105
Women
3,498
Men
74%
Full-time
26%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Hispanic |
51% |
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White |
22% |
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Black/African American |
8% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
7% |
|
Non-resident alien |
5% |
|
Asian |
5% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Texas state board of nursing.
