University of the Incarnate Word Acceptance Rate
San Antonio, Texas · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 11,162
- Admitted
- 10,421
- Yield
- 10.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of the Incarnate Word's acceptance rate has held roughly steady at 93.4% (93.2% in 2014–15, 93.4% in 2023–24). Applications grew from 4,257 to 11,162 (+162%) over that period.
Its 93.4% rate makes University of the Incarnate Word more selective than about 13% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 65 tracked Texas schools, it is more selective than about 14%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (94.5% for women vs 91.5% for men, a 3-point gap). University of the Incarnate Word has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 10.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,257 | 3,968 | 93.2% | 946 |
| 2015–16 | 4,050 | 3,735 | 92.2% | 906 |
| 2016–17 | 3,934 | 3,614 | 91.9% | 788 |
| 2017–18 | 4,149 | 3,894 | 93.9% | 808 |
| 2018–19 | 4,894 | 4,304 | 87.9% | 822 |
| 2019–20 | 6,294 | 5,902 | 93.8% | 1,012 |
| 2020–21 | 6,883 | 6,646 | 96.6% | 924 |
| 2021–22 | 8,999 | 8,479 | 94.2% | 966 |
| 2022–23 | 9,625 | 9,067 | 94.2% | 977 |
| 2023–24 | 11,162 | 10,421 | 93.4% | 1,067 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 6,996 | 6,608 | 94.5% |
| Men | 4,159 | 3,806 | 91.5% |
| Another gender | 7 | 7 | 100% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 470–580 | 26% |
| SAT Math | 430–560 | |
| ACT Composite | 17–24 | 6% |
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Frequently asked
What is University of the Incarnate Word's acceptance rate?
University of the Incarnate Word's acceptance rate is 93.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (10,421 admitted of 11,162 applicants).
Is University of the Incarnate Word test optional?
University of the Incarnate Word is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of the Incarnate Word?
University of the Incarnate Word received 11,162 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 10,421.
What SAT score do you need for University of the Incarnate Word?
Admitted students at University of the Incarnate Word typically scored 470–580 on SAT Reading/Writing and 430–560 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.uiw.edu/.