UIW Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

University of the Incarnate Word Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is UIW to get into?

This page provides the latest information on University of the Incarnate Word (UIW)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. UIW's acceptance rate is 98.14% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 11,316 students applied and 11,105 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into UIW.

To apply to UIW, it is required to submit high school GPA and record.

UIW's acceptance rate places 56th out of 79 Texas colleges with competitive admission.
UIW's yield rate is 9.15%, which is significantly lower by 20.28 percentage points (approximately 68.9% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 90% and 100% (average yield: 29.43%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to UIW at Texas colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, UIW's acceptance rate is 98.14% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 9.15%. 4,311 men and 7,005 women applied to UIW and 4,208 men and 6,897 women students were accepted.

Among them, 338 men and 678 women were enrolled in UIW. You can explore the UIW's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at UIW
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	11,316	4,311	7,005	0	0
Admitted	11,105	4,208	6,897	0	0
Enrolled	1,016	338	678	0	0
Acceptance Rate	98.14%	97.61%	98.46%	-	-
Yield	9.15%	8.03%	9.83%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

University of the Incarnate Word 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2024-25, total 1,016 first-year students enrolled in UIW. The proportion of full-time students is 99.70% and part-time students is 0.30%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 33.27% and women students is 66.73%.

The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at UIW.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at UIW
	Total	Men	Women
Total	1,016	338	678
Full-time	1,013	336	677
Part-time	3	2	1

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at UIW. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply University of the Incarnate Word.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

UIW Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not Considered
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to UIW:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://www.uiw.edu/admissions/
Online Application: https://www.uiw.edu/gouiw/apply.html
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: 1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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What is the acceptance rate at the UIW?

UIW is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 98.14%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to UIW?

UIW does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does UIW require essays or personal statements?

UIW recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for UIW admission?

UIW does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Is there an application fee?

UIW does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, UIW requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, UIW requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for UIW?

The institutional SAT code for UIW is 6303.