The student-faculty ratio at University of the Incarnate Word is 11:1, and the school has 65 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of the Incarnate Word include: Business Administration and Management, General; Biology/Biological Sciences, General; Psychology, General; Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse; and Elementary Education and Teaching. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 76 percent.
Faculty & classes
Faculty
Student-faculty ratio
11:1
Total faculty
347 full time
419 part time
Minority
35% full time
40% part time
Full-time faculty with Ph.D or terminal degree
46%
Classes taught by graduate assistants
0%
Full-time faculty gender distribution
Part-time faculty gender distribution
Class Size
Class sizes
Classes with fewer than 20 students65%
20-4933.5%
50 or more1.5%
Requirements
General education/core curriculum required
Yes
Coursework required for graduation
Arts/fine arts
Humanities
Computer literacy
Mathematics
English (including composition)
Philosophy
Foreign languages
Sciences (biological or physical)
History
Social science
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Graduation & retention
Freshmen Retention
Average first-year student retention rate
76%
International Student Retention
International student retention rate
68%
Graduation Rates
6-year graduation rate of students who received a Pell grant
45%
6-year graduation rate of students who received a subsidized Stafford loan
50%
6-year graduation rate of students who did not receive a Pell grant or subsidized Stafford loan
54%
6-year graduation rate of international students
38%
Degrees Awarded (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018)
Post-bachelor's certificates
0
Post-master's certificates
0
Doctoral degrees - research/scholarship
23
Doctoral degrees - professional practice
214
Doctoral degrees - other
0
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Full-time
Employed as entrepreneur
-
Employed in temporary/contract work
-
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
-
Graduates reporting salaries
-
Graduates reporting bonuses
-
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Part-time
Employed as entrepreneur
-
Employed in temporary/contract work
-
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
-
Graduates reporting salaries
-
Graduates reporting bonuses
-
2017-2018 Graduates Other
Enrolled in a volunteer service program
-
Enlisted in the military
-
Enrolled in continuing education
-
Attended a graduate education program
-
Attended a graduate engineering program
-
Attended a graduate nursing program
-
Graduate schools most often attended by recent graduates
-
Seeking continuing education
-
No information provided by graduate
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Prominent Alumni
School's most prominent alumni
Marina Garcia Marmolejo is a United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas., Ricardo Chavira is an actor who starred on ABC's "Desperate Housewives" and "Scandal.", Sam Sanders is a reporter and the host of "It's Been A Minute with Sam Sanders" at NPR.
Majors
General Information
Declare major deadline
start of second year
Credits apply to multiple majors
sometimes
Five Most Popular Majors
Five most popular majors for 2018 graduates
Business Administration and Management, General 13%
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 8%
Psychology, General 6%
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 6%
Elementary Education and Teaching 4%
Alumni Starting Salaries by Major
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Finance$52,900
Business Administration, Management and Operations$51,000
Human Resources Management and Services$46,000
Accounting$44,800
Marketing$41,800
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations$40,100
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$36,600
Health Professions and Related Programs
Visual and Performing Arts
Design and Applied Arts$40,400
Majors Offered at This School
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Vision Science/Physiological Optics
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Managerial Economics
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies, Other
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Radio and Television
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Education
Art Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Engineering/Industrial Management
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Spanish Language and Literature
Health Professions and Related Programs
Athletic Training/Trainer
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Music Therapy/Therapist
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Rehabilitation Science
Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant
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Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematical Statistics and Probability
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
Nutrition Sciences
Natural Resources and Conservation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Golf Course Operation and Grounds Management
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, Other
Chemistry, General
Meteorology
Social Sciences
International Relations and Affairs
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Theology and Religious Vocations
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Visual and Performing Arts
Art/Art Studies, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Fashion/Apparel Design
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Minors
Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Art/Art Studies, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Fashion/Apparel Design
Music, General
Photography
Physical Sciences
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Spanish Language and Literature
Natural Resources and Conservation
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Fashion Merchandising
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
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Engineering
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Apparel and Textiles, General
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General
Social Sciences
Economics, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Health Professions and Related Programs
Academic programs
Academic Programs
Degrees offered
Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate - professional practice, Doctorate - research/scholarship
Combined-degree programs
BA/MA Communication Arts
BS/MS Nutrition
BBA/MS Accounting
BS/MA Biology
Student participation in special study options
Teacher certificate program
Study abroad
Internships
Independent study
Honors program
Student participation in special academic programs
Learning communities
Undergraduate research/creative projects
Senior capstone or culminating academic experience
Service learning
First-year experiences
Qualified undergraduate students may take graduate-level classes
Yes
Pre-professional programs
Pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy
Cooperative education programs
-
Teacher certification is offered in
Early childhood, elementary, secondary
Subject areas offering education certification
10
Counseling services offered
academic
career
minority student
military
older student
personal
psychological
religious
veteran student
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Honors college 2018 enrollment
-
Honors program 2018 enrollment
43
Online bachelor's degree program offered
Yes
Percentage of bachelor's degree programs that are available online
-
Individual online courses offered for bachelor's degree credit
Yes
Domestic Study Away
Semester/term-away programs
-
Student exchange programs offered with
-
Percent of 2018 graduates participating in domestic student exchange programs
-
Study Abroad
Countries where study abroad opportunities are available
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Bolivia
Brazil
Canada
Chile
China
Colombia
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2018 graduates participating in study abroad programs
-
Consortia
Consortia
Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges Consortium
SAGE Scholars Tuition Rewards
Texas Consortium for Physical Therapy Clinical Education
TexShare
Online Consortium of Independent College and Universities
Veterans
Institution is G.I. Bill certified
Yes
Institution participates in Yellow Ribbon Program
Yes
