Founded: 1881 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word.
Religious Background: Longest-standing U.S. institution sponsored by a congregation of women religious.
Affiliation: Private, Catholic, co-educational. Largest Catholic university in Texas and the fourth-largest private university in the state. 23% of students are Catholic.
Academics and Classroom Experience
Classroom Experience:
Average class size: 16 students (for undergraduate 16-week courses).
Student-to-faculty ratio: 13:1.
Majors: Over 100 undergraduate majors, minors and concentrations.
Service: The Class of 2022 completed 167,704 hours of community service, producing an economic impact of $4.8 million.
Scholarships
Freshman scholarships range from $7,000 to $20,000 per year.
Additional $2,000 for graduates from Catholic high schools.
Transfer scholarships range from $10,000 to $15,000.
Additional $2,000 for Phi Theta Kappa members and qualifying Alamo Colleges transfers.
Cost and Financial Aid
Cost - Broadway Campus (2023-2024):
Tuition and fees: $35,660 per year (books included).
Supplies: $250.
Room and board: $13,764 (on-campus), $13,636 (off-campus).
Other expenses: $4,064 (both on-campus and off-campus).
Financial Aid:
99% of first-time freshmen received aid.
51% of first-time freshmen were Pell Grant eligible.
Average need-based aid: $24,805.
International Presence
Campus Locations:
Throughout San Antonio, South and Central Texas, two campuses in Mexico, and a European Study Center in Strasbourg, France.
Study Abroad
146 “sister schools” in 45 countries, including China, France, Germany and Italy.
Campus Life and Military
Housing:
11 residence halls (singles, doubles, triples, suites and apartments).
Cost: Approximately $13,764 per year for room and meal plan.
Priority deadline: May 1.
Campus Mission: Upholds the core values of Faith, Truth, Service, Innovation and Education.
Military Affiliation: 21% of undergraduate and graduate students are military-affiliated. Ranked No. 1 by Military Times in its 2024 Best for Vets list.
UIW students can study abroad in nearly 140 "sister schools" located in 44 countries while earning academic credit hours towards their degree. Various countries include China, Taiwan, Japan, Mexico, Chile, Peru, Australia, Italy, New Zealand, Brazil, England, Germany, France and Thailand.
