University of the Incarnate Word

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$33,700

3.88% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$21,246

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

93.4%

11,162 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

7,251

85.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

52.5%

374 Graduates

About

University of the Incarnate Word is a higher education institution located in Bexar County, TX. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of the Incarnate Word were General Business Administration & Management (169 degrees awarded), Organizational Behavior Studies (127 degrees), and Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (86 degrees).

In 2023, 2,104 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of the Incarnate Word. 60.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (1,025 degrees), 2.23 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (459 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of the Incarnate Word is $33,700, which is $9,125 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of the Incarnate Word was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,978 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of the Incarnate Word is $33,700, which is $9,125 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,246.

In 2023, 84% of undergraduate students attending University of the Incarnate Word received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$33,700

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of the Incarnate Word was $33,700. The cost of tuition at University of the Incarnate Word is $9,125 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$21,246

2023 Value

1.99%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of the Incarnate Word had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,246. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of the Incarnate Word grew by 1.99%.

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

$12,993

Room and Board

$250

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of the Incarnate Word was of $12,993 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 0.948% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $250. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 82.1% 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

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at University of the Incarnate Word received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 4.55% with respect to 2022, when 88% 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of the Incarnate Word was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1978 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.

Admissions

University of the Incarnate Word received 11,162 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 16% annual growth. Out of those 11,162 applicants, 10,421 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 93.4% acceptance rate.

There were 7,251 students enrolled at University of the Incarnate Word in 2023. 26% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of the Incarnate Word has an overall enrollment yield of 10.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

93.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

10,421

Accepted Out of 11,162

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of the Incarnate Word was 93.4% (10,421 admissions from 11,162 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 94.2%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 16%, while admissions grew by 14.9%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of the Incarnate Word (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

26%

Submission Percentage (2023)

275

Scores Submitted (2023)

26% of enrolled first-time students at University of the Incarnate Word in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of the Incarnate Word had a total enrollment of 7,251 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of the Incarnate Word is 6,204 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,047. This means that 85.6% 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 55.3% Hispanic or Latino, 18.6% White, 7.87% Black or African American, 6.05% Asian, 2.72% Two or More Races, 0.276% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.276% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at University of the Incarnate Word in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (44.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (20.8%) and White Female (9.27%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (22.7%), followed by White Female (14.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (13.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

85.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of the Incarnate Word in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,251 students. The full-time enrollment at University of the Incarnate Word is 6,204 and the part-time enrollment is 1,047. This means that 85.6% of students enrolled at University of the Incarnate Word are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and 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

72%

2023 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 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), 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 (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
4,012 enrolled students
White
1,352 enrolled students
Black or African American
571 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of the Incarnate Word is 55.3% Hispanic or Latino, 18.6% White, 7.87% Black or African American, 6.05% Asian, 2.72% Two or More Races, 0.276% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.276% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 284 students (3.92%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 450 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 (1,025 degrees awarded). There were 2.23 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (459 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of the Incarnate Word is General Business Administration & Management (169 degrees awarded), followed by Organizational Behavior Studies (127 degrees) and Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (86 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (729 degrees), and Biology (148 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 (1,623,422 people), Accountants & auditors (1,041,381 people), Other managers (881,553 people), Financial managers (533,976 people), and Physicians (527,702 people).

The most specialized majors at University of the Incarnate Word in 2023 are Communication Technologies (21 degrees awarded), Business (729 degrees), Biology (148 degrees), Health (673 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (40 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at University of the Incarnate Word are Communication Technologies (21 degrees awarded), Business (729 degrees), Biology (148 degrees), Health (673 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (40 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (2,364,863 people), Elementary & secondary schools (1,123,875 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (844,114 people), Computer Systems Design (621,185 people), and Outpatient care centers (550,025 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.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
145 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
105 degrees awarded
General Psychology
84 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of the Incarnate Word was Registered Nursing with 145 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of the Incarnate Word according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

827

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,277

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 827 degrees were awarded to men at University of the Incarnate Word, which is 0.648 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,277).

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 2023, 166 degrees were awarded to men at University of the Incarnate Word in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.32 times more than the 126 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 126 degrees were awarded to men at University of the Incarnate Word in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.759 times less than the 166 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

38%

100% Completion Time

58%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 38% 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, 58% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 59% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and 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 Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of the Incarnate Word is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 9.63% of graduates (36 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
1,025 degrees awarded
White
459 degrees awarded
Black or African American
164 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of the Incarnate Word is hispanic or latino (1,025 degrees awarded). There were 2.23 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (459 degrees).

5.04% of degree recipients (106 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
673 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
352 degrees awarded
White Female
246 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of the Incarnate Word is hispanic or latino female (673 degrees awarded). There were 1.91 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (352 degrees).

Operations

University of the Incarnate Word has an endowment valued at nearly $168M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −1.8M (−1.07%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, University of the Incarnate Word had a total salary expenditure of 208M. University of the Incarnate Word employs 104 Associate professors, 90 Assistant professors and 77 Professors. Most academics at University of the Incarnate Word are Female Associate professor (60), Female Assistant professor (57), and Male Associate professor (44).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of the Incarnate Word are: Management, with 185 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 162 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 101 employees.

Endowment

$168M

2023 Endowment

1.74%

decline from 2022

University of the Incarnate Word has an endowment valued at about $168M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of the Incarnate Word declined 1.74% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $118M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and 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 Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$8.2M - Federal
$230k - State
$251k - Local

As of 2023, University of the Incarnate Word received $8.2M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $230k from state grants and contracts, and $251k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$98.6M

2023 Salaries

3.03%

decline from 2022

In 2023, University of the Incarnate Word paid a median of $98.6M in salaries, which represents 47.5% of their overall expenditure ($208M) and a 3.03% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.89% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.987% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$29M

Instructional Salaries

305

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of the Incarnate Word paid a total of $29M to 305 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

104 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

185 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of the Incarnate Word were Associate professor with 104 employees, Assistant professor with 90 employees, and Professor with 77 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of the Incarnate Word were Management with 185 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 162 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 101 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of the Incarnate Word was Female Associate professor with 60 employees, Female Assistant professor with 57 employees, and Male Associate professor with 44 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of the Incarnate Word.

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