University of the Incarnate Word
Social & Lifestyle

What's it like at University of the Incarnate Word?

Fitness junkies, social butterflies and devoted bookworms all have a home at Incarnate Word. Here's a rundown of some of the most important non-academic factors.

Walkability
Sunshine
Sunny
211-225 days of sun / year
Urban
Campus Setting
58°
Average winter temp
84°
Average summer temp

Sports

Athletics are a perfect way to being a student body together.

Division Ranking
D1

Weather

Gotta dress for it! Here's a season-by-season summary of the average temperatures at University of the Incarnate Word:

110°
96.7
83.3
70.0
56.7
43.3
30.0
January
April
July
October
Low
High
Sunshine
Sunny
Here comes the sun.
211-225 days of sun / year

Geography

University of the Incarnate Word is in an urban setting with high walkability and is close to an airport.

Walkability
San Antonio International
Closest airport
Location
Campus Setting
Urban
Closest national park
Big Bend tl Pk (263 mi)
Distance to coast
Gulf (138 mi)

State Laws and Politics

The social environment at colleges can be majorly impacted by the laws and politics of the area and the state. Review the information below to determine if politics might impact your experience at University of the Incarnate Word.

Politics

Republican
State vote for president
Republican
Elected governor
Democrat
County vote for president

Texas elected a Republican in the most recent Presidential election. The sitting governor is a Republican, and the county votes Democrat.

Abortion

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Reproductive laws change quickly. CollegeIQ does its best to update this information as soon as new laws are passed. Learn more about how this is calculated.

LGBTQIA+

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Learn more about how this is determined.

Guns on Campus

Some states have laws about the legality of guns on campus. In general, schools fall into one of three categories:

  • Permissive: The state requires campuses to allow guns on campus but allows for certain restrictions.
  • Restrictive: The state requires campuses to restrict guns on campus.
  • Institutional: The state leaves it up to each campus.

Texas' gun laws are:

Permissive
Students with a concealed carry permit can have guns. Schools may create limited gun-free zones.

Most state laws apply only to public colleges and universities. Additionally, these laws often change frequently. If gun laws are important to you, you should inquire directly with University of the Incarnate Word about its regulations.

Religious Affiliation

The religious affiliation of a school can impact the on-campus environment. University of the Incarnate Word is affiliated with:

Roman Catholic
Catholic

Student Life

Eager to get involved at University of the Incarnate Word? Here are the most popular student organizations and the main campus events to look forward to.

  1. 1. Business Club
  2. 2. Biology Club
  3. 3. Student Government Association
  4. 4. International Students Association
  5. 5. Multicultural Greek Council
  1. 1. Light the Way
  2. 2. Asian New Year Celebration
  3. 3. Alamo Heights Night

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