University of Incarnate Word Admissions: Acceptance Rate, Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

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Admission to the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is slightly selective. It had an acceptance rate of 89% in the Fall. UIW has 11 academic colleges and schools offering diverse subject areas. The university has about 90 undergraduate majors, minors, and concentrations to offer. It has an enrollment of around 10,260 students.

Top majors at the University of the Incarnate Word at San Antonio include Business, Biology, Nursing, Accounting, Management, Psychology, and Health Services. Admissions are granted on the basis of academic factors namely high school GPA, rank, and performance in different standardized tests.

Even though UIW generally accepts applications on a continuous and rolling basis year-round, the university encourages applicants to submit admission applications by February 1. About 5,000 applications were received for recent admissions for freshman admissions at UIW. Admitted freshmen had the following academic profile:

Average GPA: 3.5
Average SAT (Math and Verbal) combined score: 1055
Average ACT score: 20

Due to the ongoing pandemic of COVID-19-

Due to COVID-19, the GRE requirement is temporarily waived for graduate admissions to the following programs:
- M.A. Communication Arts
- M.A. Multidisciplinary Studies
- M.S. Accounting
- M.S. in Athletic Training
The application deadline for Fall has been extended to July 31, due to the COVID-19 pandemic for the MHA program

Highlights

Application Portal	Official University Portals
Application Fee (non-refundable)	20 USD
Acceptance rate	89 %
Average SAT	1055.7
Average ACT	20
Payment mode	Cash/ Check/ Money Order
Academic Calendar	Semester-based
The student-faculty Ratio	11:1
Intake Seasons	Fall/ Spring/Summer
Financial Aid	Work-study/ loan assistance/ scholarships
International Admissions	UIW International

University of the Incarnate Word International Admissions

The internal admission office of UIW handles all matters pertaining to international admissions.

Admission Requirement

Academic transcripts and their certified English translation
Official test scores- SAT/ ACT/ GMAT/ GRE as per course requirement
Proof of English proficiency
Copy of passport and any visa the applicant holds
Copy of financial support

English Proficiency Test Score for International Students

The minimum recommended English language proficiency are listed below:

Test	The minimum score for UG	The minimum score for PG
TOEFL-IBT	79	83
TOEIC	650	700
PTE	53	56
IELTS	6.5	6.5
Duolingo English Test	105	110

Note - Any applicant who received secondary education or any degree from institutions in the U.S, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom will be exempted from submitting English proficiency scores.

Conditional Admission and Form I-20

International students may apply for conditional admission without English proficiency scores. They are eligible for August, January, and July semesters. The following is the process-

Submit the international application form
Upon conditional admission, international candidates have to complete the UNAM - San Antonio application sent by the UIW admissions office
Applicants will then receive an acceptance packet from the university, the UNAM- San Antonio acceptance letter, and the Form I-20
With conditional admission to UIW, students have access to UIW dormitories, events, and the support of the International Student & Scholar Services Office.

Visa Requirements

If admitted, all international students will need to acquire a visa to study in the US. UIW will issue them an I-20 once the applicant has fulfilled the requirements stated below:

Proof of sufficient funds
Copy of the biographical page of the passport

After receiving the visa document, applicants must follow the instructions to pay their SEVIS fee and contact the nearest US Consulate to schedule and prepare for their visa application and interview.

Visa Process for International Students

Any international student wanting to study in the USA will need to obtain a student visa for the USA. The below-mentioned process is to be followed:

The university will issue a Certificate of Eligibility of I-20 which is the main form required to obtain a student visa.
Documents to be submitted for I-20:
- Copy of passport
- Evidence of financial support
- Sponsorship Letter
Once the I-20 document is issued it will be sent to the designated address.
Pay your SEVIS Fees
Complete the F1 Visa Form.
Now make an appointment with the United States Embassy in your country and take all the necessary documents.
Once you receive your F-1 visa and begin your preparations for traveling to the United States.

University of the Incarnate Word Undergraduate Admissions

With a range of nearly 90 undergraduate majors, the undergraduate population at UIW is around 3958 students. The basic admission process for most bachelor’s programs at UIW is -

Where to Apply:

For Freshmen: Undergraduate application portal
For Transfer: Transfer student application portal

Admission Requirements: The following documents have to be provided to receive an admission decision:

Completed application form
High school transcripts
Official SAT or ACT results.
Optional - Letters of recommendation and campus interview/ visit

University of the Incarnate Word Graduate Admissions

The Office of Research and Graduate Studies takes care of post-undergrad education at UIW. The applicants can contact Graduate Admissions to check the status of their application. General requirements for all graduate programs are mentioned below.

Where to Apply: Graduate Application Portal

Application Fee: 20 USD

Admission Requirements

Transcripts
Minimum GPA as specified in the program requirements
Relevant bachelor’s degree
TOEFL/IELTS scores
GRE/GMAT scores
Supplements like Resume, LORs, Work sample

Course	Application Deadline	Academic Requirements	Minimum English Language Proficiency
MBA	Rolling basis	GPA 2.0 -3.0; GMAT 450	TOEFL IBT - 80; IELTS- 6.5; PTE -56
M A Communication	Rolling basis	GPA 3.0 or higher; Minimum GRE- 15 on verbal & 150 on quantitative (GRE waived off for applicants with GPA 3.5 or higher)	TOEFL IBT - 80; IELTS- 6.5; PTE -56
M S Applied Analytics	Rolling basis	GRE for applicants with below 3.75 GPA	TOEFL IBT - 80; IELTS- 6.5; PTE -56

The admission decision may take up to three weeks and admissions are granted on a first-come, first-served basis. So, applicants are advised to submit all required documents for admission in advance of the deadline to secure admission.