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
36%
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
256
10-19
382
20-29
407
30-39
32
40-49
15
50-99
22
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
36%
4-year grad rate
53%
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
23.8
48.04
72.28
96.52
120.76
145

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 72
  • Biochemistry 6
  • Vision Science/Physiological Optics 5
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 105
  • Accounting 41
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 41
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 23
  • Management Information Systems, General 23
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 17
  • Project Management 14
  • Finance, General 14
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 12
  • Organizational Leadership 11
  • Organizational Behavior Studies 10
  • Marketing, Other 1
  • Banking and Financial Support Services 0
  • Business/Managerial Economics 0
  • E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce 0
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 18
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 10
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 3
  • Radio and Television 1
  • Journalism 1
  • 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 16
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 12
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 3
  • Music Teacher Education 3
  • Education, General 2
  • Art Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Engineering, General 21
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Engineering/Industrial Management 1
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 17
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Apparel and Textile Marketing Management 1
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 145
  • Rehabilitation Science 44
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 33
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 33
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 33
  • Community Health and Preventive Medicine 12
  • Music Therapy/Therapist 9
  • Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 6
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 0
History
  • History, General 12
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 30
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 10
  • Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism 6
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 3
  • Mathematical Statistics and Probability 2
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Nutrition Sciences 12
  • Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies 9
  • Data Science, General 1
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 1
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 13
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 8
  • Golf Course Operation and Grounds Management 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Religion/Religious Studies 4
  • Philosophy 2
Physical Sciences
  • Meteorology 2
  • Chemistry, General 1
  • Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, Other 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 80
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Public Administration 2
Social Sciences
  • Sociology, General 21
  • Political Science and Government, General 8
  • International Relations and Affairs 0
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Pastoral Studies/Counseling 3
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Graphic Design 13
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 12
  • Interior Design 9
  • Fashion/Apparel Design 8
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 7
  • Music, General 5
  • Art/Art Studies, General 4
  • Music Management 3
  • Game and Interactive Media Design 2
  • Music Theory and Composition 0
  • Intermedia/Multimedia 0

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