University of the Incarnate Word
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How strong are the academics at University of the Incarnate Word?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

12:1
Student to faculty ratio
19
Average class size
37%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Incarnate Word has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
230
10-19
419
20-29
373
30-39
45
40-49
16
50-99
19
100+
1

Honors Programs

University of the Incarnate Word has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Incarnate Word's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at University of the Incarnate Word:

71%
First-year retention rate
37%
4-year grad rate
51%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are University of the Incarnate Word's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Business Administration and Management, General
Psychology, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Rehabilitation Science
18.6
46.68
74.76
102.84
130.92
159

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 69
  • Biochemistry 10
  • Vision Science/Physiological Optics 8
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 91
  • Accounting 38
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 31
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 24
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 22
  • Finance, General 20
  • Organizational Behavior Studies 15
  • Project Management 12
  • Management Information Systems, General 7
  • Organizational Leadership 7
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 5
  • Business/Managerial Economics 4
  • Marketing, Other 1
  • E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce 0
  • Management Science 0
  • Banking and Financial Support Services 0
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 19
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 7
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 0
  • Radio and Television 0
  • Journalism 0
  • Communication and Media Studies, Other 0
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 21
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 10
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 2
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 19
  • Music Teacher Education 3
  • Art Teacher Education 3
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 2
  • Education, General 1
Engineering
  • Engineering, General 10
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Engineering/Industrial Management 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 12
  • English Language and Literature, General 1
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Apparel and Textile Marketing Management 0
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 159
  • Rehabilitation Science 42
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 30
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 30
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 30
  • Community Health and Preventive Medicine 9
  • Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 6
  • Music Therapy/Therapist 4
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 2
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 0
History
  • History, General 6
  • History, General 1
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 25
  • Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism 10
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 4
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 10
  • Mathematical Statistics and Probability 1
  • Mathematical Statistics and Probability 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies 8
  • Nutrition Sciences 8
  • Data Science, General 1
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 3
  • Environmental Science 1
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 11
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 8
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 6
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 1
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Religion/Religious Studies 2
  • Religion/Religious Studies 1
  • Philosophy 1
Physical Sciences
  • Meteorology 2
  • Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, Other 0
  • Chemistry, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 76
  • Psychology, General 5
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Public Administration 1
Social Sciences
  • Sociology, General 8
  • Sociology, General 6
  • Political Science and Government, General 4
  • International Relations and Affairs 0
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Pastoral Studies/Counseling 3
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fashion/Apparel Design 19
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 15
  • Interior Design 11
  • Graphic Design 11
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 5
  • Game and Interactive Media Design 5
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 5
  • Art/Art Studies, General 3
  • Art/Art Studies, General 2
  • Music Theory and Composition 2
  • Music, General 1
  • Music Management 0
  • Intermedia/Multimedia 0
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