University of the Incarnate Word
Admissions

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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of the Incarnate Word, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

79
%
Acceptance rate
3.6
Average High School GPA
1034
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of the Incarnate Word?

79%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Incarnate Word accepted 79% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 11,155 people applied and 8,943 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
5776 / 6996 (83%)
Men
3160 / 4159 (76%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at University of the Incarnate Word:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

12%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 12% ended up enrolling at University of the Incarnate Word, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into University of the Incarnate Word by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Incarnate Word considers:

Very Important

  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Academic GPA

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of the Incarnate Word?

3.6
Average High School GPA
1034
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended University of the Incarnate Word as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.6. 16% of freshmen who attended Incarnate Word were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 44% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
18%
3.75-3.99
24%
3.50-3.74
23%
3.25-3.49
18%
3.00-3.24
11%
2.50-2.99
6%

Incarnate Word is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

26%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

6%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
430
Math Mean
504
75th Percentile
553
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
470
Verbal Mean
530
75th Percentile
580
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
910
Composite Mean
1034
75th Percentile
1133

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