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University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, TX 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate93%

Incarnate Student Life

University of the Incarnate Word Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

University of the Incarnate Word has the Business Club. In fact, more students participate in the Business Club than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of the Incarnate Word include Biology Club, Student Government Association, International Students Association and Multicultural Greek Council.

University of the Incarnate Word students' favorite campus events are Light the Way, Asian New Year Celebration and Alamo Heights Night.

Does University of the Incarnate Word Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at University of the Incarnate Word.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes No special consideration for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 22%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing 1,136
Number of Students Living On-Campus 1,077
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

University of the Incarnate Word offers housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given no special consideration for on-campus housing.

Most University of the Incarnate Word students live off campus. In 2023, 22% of undergrads at University of the Incarnate Word lived in some kind of on-campus housing. There are 1,136 spots available in on-campus housing for all 4,724 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 1,077 students chose to live in campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of the Incarnate Word offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of the Incarnate Word Athletics

At University of the Incarnate Word there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of the Incarnate Word:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Fencing NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Golf NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Soccer NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Swimming And Diving NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Tennis NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Track And Field NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1

Is University of the Incarnate Word Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of the Incarnate Word is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Incarnate campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Incarnate offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to University of the Incarnate Word

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of the Incarnate Word, take Interstates 35, 37, and 10 to San Antonio, TX. If you need to fly, book your flight to San Antonio International airport.

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Keep Reading About University of the Incarnate Word

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Incarnate Students

65%

Women

35%

Men

85%

Full Time

15%

Part Time

95%

In State

5%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

65%

16%

7%

4%

3%

2%

2%

0.40%

0.40%

Undergraduate Students

4,724

Graduate Students

2,681

Non-Resident / International Students

170

Incarnate Campus Services

Student Services
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  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Women's Center
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  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

7,405

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

93%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$35,660

Out-of-State

$35,660

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

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