University of the Incarnate Word SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Incarnate Word’s 98% acceptance rate means you can think beyond simply getting admitted and focus on fit, cost, and academic readiness. If you choose to submit scores, aim near the top of the middle range, about 1140 SAT or 24 ACT, to show stronger preparation than the typical admitted student.
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University of the Incarnate Word facts and stats
University of the Incarnate Word enrolls about 4,638 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. Incarnate Word has a 71% freshman retention rate, slightly above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 51%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.
San Antonio, TX
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Key University of the Incarnate Word application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
April 1
Test dates
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
November 7, 2026
Registration deadline: October 23, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Incarnate Word, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall for superscore-focused retakes, and confirm the latest fall test date that will arrive by Incarnate Word’s Regular Decision deadline.
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What you'll actually pay
Incarnate Word is a private not-for-profit, with tuition and fees of $37,090. About 86% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $14,083. Submit the FAFSA by the April 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.
University of the Incarnate Word’s listed cost for tuition, fees, room, and board is about $51,386. Aid is common, with 86% of students receiving assistance and an average aid package of $27,577. Merit awards average $14,083, which can substantially reduce the sticker price for qualifying students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $31,302.
Student life at University of the Incarnate Word
23% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: No guarantee
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus.
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