When applying to University of the Incarnate Word, it's important to note
the application deadline is rolling. The application fee at University of the Incarnate Word is $20. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due N/A. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 88 percent.
Applications
Regular Decision
Application deadline
rolling
Priority application deadline
Feb. 1
Notification date
Rolling basis as they apply
Deadline for accepting admission offers
May 1 reply date encouraged or within 4 weeks
Students accepted for terms other than the fall
Yes
Designated in-house gap year program for incoming freshmen
No
Early Decision
Early decision plan offered
No
Early decision decision sent by
-
Early Action
Early action plan offered
No
Students restricted from applying to other early action plans
-
Early action decision sent by
-
Application Fee
Application fee refundable
No
Application fee waived for students with financial need
Yes
Application fee for students who apply online
Same fee
Reduced application fee for students who apply online
-
Deferred admissions allowed
Yes
Maximum length of deferment
1 semester
Application Formats
Application URL
http://www.uiw.com/admissions/
Common Application accepted
No
Tuition & Room Deposits
Tuition deposit refundable
Nonrefundable
Room deposit refundable
Refundable
Deadline for housing deposit
-
Contact Information
Admissions phone
(210) 829-6005
Admissions email
mailto:admis@uiwtx.edu
Admissions address
4301 Broadway, Box 285 San Antonio, TX 78209
Entering class stats
Fall 2018 Selectivity
Acceptance rate (in-state)
88%
Acceptance rate (out-of-state)
89%
Male acceptance rate (in-state)
85%
Male acceptance rate (out-of-state)
95%
Female acceptance rate (in-state)
89%
Female acceptance rate (out-of-state)
85%
Early decision acceptance rate
-
Early action acceptance rate
-
Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students)
88%
Fall 2018 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments
Applicants (in-state)
4,710
Applicants (out-of-state)
99
Female applicants (in-state)
3,111
Female applicants (out-of-state)
59
Male applicants (in-state)
1,599
Male applicants (out-of-state)
40
Applicants accepted (in-state)
4,135
Applicants accepted (out-of-state)
88
Female applicants accepted
2,871
Female applicants accepted (in-state)
2,779
Female applicants accepted (out-of-state)
50
Male applicants accepted
1,433
Male applicants accepted (in-state)
1,356
Male applicants accepted (out-of-state)
38
Freshman enrollment (in-state)
775
Freshman enrollment (out-of-state)
25
Female freshman enrollment
515
Female freshman enrollment (in-state)
490
Female freshman enrollment (out-of-state)
14
Male freshman enrollment
307
Male freshman enrollment (in-state)
285
Male freshman enrollment (out-of-state)
11
Early decision applicants
-
Early decision applicants accepted
-
Early decision applicants enrolled
-
Early action applicants accepted
-
Early action applicants enrolled
-
Total enrolled incoming freshmen who were accepted under early acceptance or early action
-
Fall 2018 Waitlist
Applicants placed on waitlist
-
Students accepting place on waitlist
-
Students accepted from waitlist
-
Fall 2018 High School Rank
Freshman students submitting high school class standing
76%
Class standing breakdown
Freshmen in top 10 percent of high school class16%
Freshmen in top 25 percent of high school class39%
Freshmen in top 50 percent of high school class72%
Freshmen in bottom 25 percent of high school class7%
Fall 2018 High School GPA
Freshman students submitting high school GPA
99%
Average high school GPA
3.5
High school GPA 25th-75th percentile range
3.4-3.8
Fall 2018 Freshman SAT Scores
Freshman students submitting SAT scores
83%
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing average score
536
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 25th-75th percentile range
480-580
SAT Math average score
520
SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range
470-560
SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range
-
Fall 2018 Freshman ACT Scores
Freshman students submitting ACT scores
34%
Average ACT Composite score
20
ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range
17-22
ACT English 25th-75th percentile range
15-22
ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range
16-22
ACT Reading 25th-75th percentile range
-
ACT Reading score breakdown
-
ACT Science 25th-75th percentile range
-
ACT Science score breakdown
-
International students
Deadlines & Requirements
Application deadline
FallJuly 1
SpringOct. 15
SummerMarch 1
Preapplication form required
No
Separate application form required
Yes
Conditional admission offered
Yes
Early decision or early action options available
Neither early decision nor early action
TOEFL (internet-based)
Required
Advance deposit required
No
TOEFL
TOEFL accepted instead of SAT or ACT
No
Minimum score required (paper test)
-
Minimum score required (internet-based test)
83
Average score (paper test)
-
Average score (internet-based test)
-
IELTS
Minimum score required
6.5
Fall 2018 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments (International Students)
Female acceptance rate
93%
Female applicants accepted
42
Male applicants accepted
39
Female freshman enrollment
11
Male freshman enrollment
11
Recruitment
Institution actively recruits international students via
agents
social media / other web-based approaches
Institution conducts off-campus admissions interviews with international students via
Skype or other web-based video interview
phone
Admissions website translated into languages other than English
No
International Student Contact
International student contact
-
Admission requirements
Admission Requirements
Admission interview
Recommended
Off-campus interviews
May be arranged with an admission representative
College uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions for first-time, first-year applicants
Yes
Required standardized tests
Either SAT or ACT
Admissions exam policy (test-flexible, test-optional, test-blind)
-
SAT with Writing Test
SAT with or without Writing component accepted
ACT with Writing Test
ACT with or without writing test accepted
SAT/ACT scores must be received by
-
SAT Subject Test scores must be received by
-
SAT essay used in admissions
ACT essay used in admissions
Applicants' test scores used for academic advising
Yes
High school completion requirements
High school diploma is required and GED is accepted
General college-preparatory program
Require
Special requirements for admission to specific programs
Audition required of music program applicants
Early admission of high school students
No
Offers conditional admission for applicants with academic deficiencies or economic disadvantages
Yes
Academic Factors Considered
Rigor of secondary school record
Very Important
Standardized test scores
Very Important
Application essay
Considered
Recommendations
Considered
Nonacademic Factors Considered
Extracurricular activities
Considered
Character/personal qualities
Considered
First-generation college student
Not Considered
Alumni/alumnae relations
Considered
Geographical residence
Not Considered
State residency
Not Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment
Not Considered
Race/ethnicity
Not Considered
Work experience
Considered
Applicant's interest level
Considered
Required High School Coursework
Recommended High School Coursework
Total units recommended
18
Entrance Exams
AP tests may be used for
Credit and/or placement
AP scores accepted
3, 4, 5
Limit on number of AP exams accepted for credit?
-
IB exams may be used for
Credit and/or placement
IB scores accepted (standard level)
4, 5, 6, 7
IB scores accepted (higher level)
4, 5, 6, 7
College-Level Examination Program test may be used for
Credit and/or placement
DSST may be used for
Credit and/or placement
Transfer students
Transfer Deadlines
Accepting applications
Fall, Spring, Summer
Deadline for accepting admission offers
-
Transfer Requirements
Minimum credits to apply
No
Minimum required high school GPA
2
Minimum required college GPA
2.5
High school transcript
Required of some
College transcript(s)
Required of all
Essay/personal statement
Required of some
Admission interview
Required of some
Standardized test scores
Required of some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
Required of some
Transfer students may earn advanced standing credit
Yes
Lowest course grade that may be transferred for credit
C
Maximum credit/courses that may be transferred
-
Minimum credits needed to complete associate degree
30
Minimum credits needed to complete bachelor's degree
45
Open admission policy applies to transfer students
Yes
Fall 2018 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments (Transfer Students)
New transfer students who had an associate degree granted by another institution
-
New transfer students who entered with credits granted by a community college
-
Guaranteed Admission
Has guaranteed admission agreement with at least one other institution
No
Guaranteed admission agreement URL
-
Institutions with guaranteed admission agreement
-
Veterans
Exams accepted for transfer credits
American Council on Education (ACE)
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)
Maximum transferable credits (ACE)
30 credits
Maximum transferable credits (CLEP or DSST)
30 credits
Veteran transfer policy URL
https://www.uiw.edu/registrar/creditbyexam.html
Veteran transfer policy description
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