San Antonio , Texas , United States
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This year, the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word are celebrating the 150th Anniversary of their arrival to San Antonio. In 1869, the Sisters were responding to Bishop Claude Dubuis’s call to help the victims of a rapidly spreading cholera epidemic.
Since then, the Incarnate Word Sisters have responded to many different calls. Here are some of their stories.
The Mission of the University is derived from the history of its founders, the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, who came to San Antonio in 1869, shortly after the close of the Civil War. The first Sisters, who were from France, came at the request of the Catholic bishop, Claude M. Dubuis, to care for the victims of an epidemic of cholera and to establish the city's first hospital, the Santa Rosa Infirmary.
Sisters Madeleine Chollet, Pierre Cinquin and Agnes Buisson were three young women in their early 20s who spoke very little English and knew nothing about the people and culture of Texas. They were willing to leave their native land and to overcome all obstacles, however, to serve people in need of their help.
From its earliest days, Santa Rosa cared primarily for the poor people of the city and was often referred to as "the charity hospital." It is not surprising, therefore, that the Sisters were called upon to extend their work to the care of orphans and to establish the first homes for children in San Antonio, St. Joseph's Orphanage for Girls and St. John's Orphanage for Boys.
Their ministry in child care led to the opening of schools in San Antonio and other cities of Texas, as well as in Louisiana, Illinois, Missouri and even across the border in Mexico. They extended their ministry in health care also, opening the first hospitals in Fort Worth, Amarillo, San Angelo and Corpus Christi.
In 1893, the Sisters established Incarnate Word School on Government Hill in San Antonio. When they purchased the George Brackenridge estate and constructed a motherhouse on the property, the elementary and secondary school was transferred to the new location. Because San Antonio had no college for women at the time and many parents were not eager to send their daughters away to study, college courses were added to the curriculum. The school became known as the College and the Academy of the Incarnate Word. The original state charter, dated 1881, gave the Sisters the power to operate schools on all levels and to confer baccalaureate degrees.
Throughout their history, the Sisters have demonstrated their strong commitment to service. Their founding of hospitals, their establishment of homes for children, their opening of schools and of Incarnate Word College were all responses to the needs of others. Their service was based upon their belief in God, their love of God and their desire to serve God's people. The Mission of the University of the Incarnate Word is based on this same foundation of faith and commitment to service.
Founded
1881 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word.
Affiliation
Private, Catholic, Co-educational. 24% of students are Catholic.
Location
UIW, with a beautiful, 154-acre main campus in the heart of San Antonio, has locations throughout San Antonio, South and Central Texas, two campuses in Mexico and a European Study Center in Strasbourg, France.
Classroom Experience
Average class size: 9 students (all undergraduate 16-week courses)
Student-to-faculty ratio: 11:1
Majors
Nearly 110 undergraduate majors, minors, and concentrations.
Enrollment (Fall 2019)
8,175 total students
60% of UIW are female and 40% are male.
Student demographics:
51% Hispanic
21% White
8% African American
7% Other/Unknown
4% Non-Resident Alien
6% Asian
3% Two or more races
Fall 2019 Freshmen Profile
Average HS GPA: 3.61
Average SAT exam score of admitted students (math and verbal combined): 1052.5
Average ACT Composite exam score of admitted students: 5
Number of Fall 2019 Freshmen Applications: 6,290
Fall 2019 Main Campus Freshman Class: 1,012
Cost (2019-2020)
Taken from IPEDS Institutional Characteristics
$32,576 - full-time tuition and fees per year
$1,400 – books and supplies
$12,824 – on-campus, room and board
$3,100 – on-campus, other expenses
$12,284 – off-campus, room and board
$3,650 – off-campus, other expenses
Scholarships
Freshmen scholarships for full-time students range from $5,000 to $20,000 per year
Freshmen graduating from Catholic high schools receive an additional $2,000 per year
Transfer scholarships for full-time students range from $10,000 to $15,000 per year. In addition, each Phi Theta Kappa member may be awarded $2,000 per year.
Financial Aid
98% of students received some form of financial assistance
Across all undergraduates, UIW awarded over $53.7 million in institutional grant/scholarship aid
Gift aid packages were approximately $18,714 per year (for those who demonstrate need)
Colleges and Schools
College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
H-E-B School of Business and Administration
School of Media and Design
Dreeben School of Education
School of Math, Science and Engineering
School of Professional Studies
Rosenberg School of Optometry (Professional School)
Feik School of Pharmacy (Professional School)
School of Physical Therapy (Professional School)
School of Osteopathic Medicine (Professional School)
Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing and Health Professions (Undergraduate and Professional School)
Athletics
23 sports for men and women. NCAA Division I, Southland Conference
Men: Football, basketball, indoor and outdoor track and field, cross country, golf, swimming and diving, tennis, baseball, fencing and soccer.
Women: Basketball, indoor and outdoor track and field, cross country, golf, swimming and diving, synchronized swimming, tennis, softball, soccer, fencing and volleyball.
Cheer, dance, and spirit teams.
Mascot: Red the Cardinal
School Colors: Red, White, and Black
Clubs and Organizations
94 organizations, 15 intramural / recreational teams, 12 Greek Organizations.
Campus Ministry, Honors Program, UIW newspaper: The Logos, UIW media: KUIW radio and UIWtv, Performing Ensembles: Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC and more!
Student Services
Career Services, Student Disability Services, First Year Engagement, Learning Assistance Center, (tutoring and testing services) TRiO, Advising Center.
Study Abroad
UIW students can study abroad in nearly 140 "sister schools" located in 44 countries while earning academic credit hours towards their degree. Various countries include China, Taiwan, Japan, Mexico, Chile, Peru, Australia, Italy, New Zealand, Brazil, England, Germany, France and Thailand.
THE Ranking::
501
QS Ranking::
N/A
Type of Accommodation::
Off Campus
Annual Cost of living:
14000 USD / year
Average Annual UG Fee:
32440 USD
Average Annual PG Fee:
31500 USD
Application Fee:
N/A