University of the Incarnate Word

www.uiw.edu

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$35,050

4.01% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$23,363

After Financial Aid

2023 Default Rate

0.219%

on Student Loans

2024 Acceptance Rate

98.1%

11,316 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

7,047

86.4% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

50.2%

381 Graduates

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of the Incarnate Word is $35,050, which is $3,130 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,363.

In 2024, 86% of undergraduate students attending University of the Incarnate Word received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$35,050

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of the Incarnate Word was $35,050. The cost of tuition at University of the Incarnate Word is $3,130 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of the Incarnate Word (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$23,363

2024 Value

9.96%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of the Incarnate Word had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,363. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of the Incarnate Word grew by 9.96%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of the Incarnate Word (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,691

Room and Board

$250

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of the Incarnate Word was of $13,691 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 5.37% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $250. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of the Incarnate Word (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

86%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

49%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

86% of undergraduate students at University of the Incarnate Word received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.38% with respect to 2023, when 84% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of the Incarnate Word (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.219%

2023 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2023 the default rate for borrower's at University of the Incarnate Word was 0.219%, which represents 4 out of the 1825 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

University of the Incarnate Word had a total enrollment of 7,047 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of the Incarnate Word is 6,092 students and the part-time enrollment is 955. This means that 86.4% of students enrolled at University of the Incarnate Word are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of the Incarnate Word, both undergraduate and graduate, is 55.5% Hispanic or Latino, 18% White, 7.52% Black or African American, 6.49% Asian, 2.82% Two or More Races, 0.255% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.227% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of the Incarnate Word in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (44.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (21.2%) and White Female (8.84%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (22.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (14.3%) and White Female (14.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

86.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of the Incarnate Word in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,047 students. The full-time enrollment at University of the Incarnate Word is 6,092 and the part-time enrollment is 955. This means that 86.4% of students enrolled at University of the Incarnate Word are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of the Incarnate Word (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

71%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of the Incarnate Word was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), University of the Incarnate Word had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of the Incarnate Word (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
3,910 enrolled students
White
1,268 enrolled students
Black or African American
530 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of the Incarnate Word is 55.5% Hispanic or Latino, 18% White, 7.52% Black or African American, 6.49% Asian, 2.82% Two or More Races, 0.255% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.227% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 320 students (4.54%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 435 more women than men received degrees from University of the Incarnate Word. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of the Incarnate Word is hispanic or latino (980 degrees awarded). There were 2.38 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (411 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of the Incarnate Word is General Business Administration & Management (191 degrees awarded), followed by Organizational Behavior Studies (113 degrees) and Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (79 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of the Incarnate Word, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (21 degrees awarded), Business (693 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (52 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of the Incarnate Word are Registered nurses (1,669,589 people), Accountants & auditors (1,043,522 people), Other managers (909,472 people), Financial managers (547,538 people), and Physicians (540,412 people).

The most specialized majors at University of the Incarnate Word in 2024 are Communication Technologies (21 degrees awarded), Business (693 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (52 degrees), Health (630 degrees), and Biology (100 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of the Incarnate Word are Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Skincare specialists

The most specialized majors at University of the Incarnate Word are Communication Technologies (21 degrees awarded), Business (693 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (52 degrees), Health (630 degrees), and Biology (100 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of the Incarnate Word are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,444,871 people), Elementary & secondary schools (947,530 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (774,740 people), Computer Systems Design (665,033 people), and Outpatient care centers (506,340 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of the Incarnate Word.

Pharmacy Technician

Most Common (2024)

6 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at University of the Incarnate Word was Pharmacy Technician with 6 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at University of the Incarnate Word according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

756

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,191

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 756 degrees were awarded to men at University of the Incarnate Word, which is 0.635 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,191).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of the Incarnate Word by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 171 degrees were awarded to men at University of the Incarnate Word in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.39 times more than the 123 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 132 degrees were awarded to men at University of the Incarnate Word in Registered Nursing, which is 4.55 times more than the 29 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

34%

100% Completion Time

53%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 34% of students graduating from University of the Incarnate Word completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 53% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 54% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at University of the Incarnate Word is Female and Asian (75% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 8.89% of graduates (33 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
980 degrees awarded
White
411 degrees awarded
Black or African American
173 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of the Incarnate Word is hispanic or latino (980 degrees awarded). There were 2.38 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (411 degrees).

3.54% of degree recipients (69 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Hispanic or Latino Female
829 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
805 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
750 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of the Incarnate Word is hispanic or latino female (829 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (805 degrees).

Operations

University of the Incarnate Word has an endowment valued at nearly $188M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 33.4M (17.8%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, University of the Incarnate Word had a total salary expenditure of 198M. University of the Incarnate Word employs 96 Associate professors, 91 Assistant professors and 82 Professors. Most academics at University of the Incarnate Word are Female Assistant professor (62), Female Associate professor (56), and Male Professor (42).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of the Incarnate Word are: Management, with 179 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 138 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 99 employees.

Endowment

$188M

2024 Endowment

12%

growth from 2023

University of the Incarnate Word has an endowment valued at about $188M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of the Incarnate Word grew 12% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $64.1M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of the Incarnate Word (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$7.25M - Federal
$140k - State
$261k - Local

As of 2024, University of the Incarnate Word received $7.25M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $140k from state grants and contracts, and $261k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$99.4M

2024 Salaries

0.826%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of the Incarnate Word paid a median of $99.4M in salaries, which represents 50.3% of their overall expenditure ($198M) and a 0.826% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.03% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 6.89% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$28.7M

Instructional Salaries

300

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of the Incarnate Word paid a total of $28.7M to 300 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of the Incarnate Word were Management with 179 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 138 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 99 employees.

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Retention Rate over Time

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Graduates

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Common Industries by Major

Majors Awarded

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Most Common Male Majors

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

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