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Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
93.36%	1,040

University of the Incarnate Word's acceptance rate is 93.36% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 11,162 students applied and 10,421 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into UIW.

UIW's acceptance rate places 51st out of 77 Texas colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,040 and the ACT score is 20 at UIW. UIW's SAT score ranks 38th out of 59 Texas colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to UIW, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of University of the Incarnate Word is 93.36% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 10.24%. 4,159 men and 6,996 women applied to UIW and 3,806 men and 6,608 women students were accepted.

7 applicants who has another gender applied and 7 were accepted.

Among them, 377 men and 690 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at UIW.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at UIW
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	11,162	4,159	6,996	7	0
Admitted	10,421	3,806	6,608	7	0
Enrolled	1,067	377	690	0	0
Acceptance Rate	93.36%	91.51%	94.45%	100.00%	-
Yield	10.24%	9.91%	10.44%	0.00%	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

University of the Incarnate Word 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 275 students (26% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 64 students (6%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at UIW.

The median SAT score is 1,040 with 530 SAT EBRW and 510 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 580 and the 25^th percentile is 470. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 560 and 25^th percentile is 430 .

The median ACT composite score is 20 with 75^th percentile score of 24 and 25^th percentile score of 17 at UIW. The median ACT math score is 19 and the ACT English score is 20.

The SAT and ACT scores at University of the Incarnate Word are relatively low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,165, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) doctoral / research university).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at UIW
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	900	1040	1140
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	470	530	580
SAT Math	430	510	560
ACT Composite	17	20	24
ACT Math	16	19	23
ACT English	15	20	22

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

University of the Incarnate Word 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 1,067 first-year students enrolled in UIW. The proportion of full-time students is 99.25% and part-time students is 0.75%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 35.33% and women students is 64.67%.

The following table and chart visualize 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	1,067	377	690
Full-time	1,059	374	685
Part-time	8	3	5

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

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 reqired, but considered in admission process at UIW. The english proficiency test is reqired .

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	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
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 next table provides general admission information for applying to UIW.

Admission Information for Applying to UIW
Open Admission Policy	No
Admission Information	www.uiw.edu/admissions/
Online Application	https://www.uiw.edu/gouiw
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
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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