University of the Incarnate Word
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
University of the Incarnate Word is a private nonprofit institution located in San Antonio, Texas with approximately 4,545 undergraduate students enrolled. University of the Incarnate Word has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 93%. The average net price after financial aid is $20,498 per year. The graduation rate is 52%, and the typical graduate earns $52,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is a private Catholic university with its main campus in San Antonio and Alamo Heights, Texas, United States. Founded in 1881 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, the university's main campus is located on 154 acres (0.6 km2). It is the largest Catholic university in Texas.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 93% acceptance rate and $20,498 average net price make this an accessible, affordable option for students who want a faith-based, mid-sized experience in San Antonio, but the 52% graduation rate is a real concern — nearly half of students who start don't finish. The $52,500 median earnings at 10 years are decent relative to the $21,231 median debt, so if you do graduate, the financial picture is manageable. Worth considering if you need flexibility and affordability, but ask hard questions about what support systems are in place to help you stay on track to finish.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
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Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,545 undergraduates).
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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