Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $48,681. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $37,090 |
| Housing & meals | $13,746 |
| Books & supplies | $250 |
| Personal & travel | $4,314 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$6,719 |
| Total cost of attendance | $48,681 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
State aid: Texas residents with financial need attending eligible private nonprofit Texas colleges may receive a Tuition Equalization Grant (TEG); amounts are set each year. Not included in the prices above. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (College for All Texans)
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UIW net price compared with other Texas colleges
UIW has the 76th-lowest average net price of 96 Texas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | Schreiner University | $21,507 | 43% | $52,228 |
| 73 | Criswell College | $21,630 | 50% | $43,185 |
| 74 | Nelson University | $21,662 | 42% | $46,238 |
| 75 | University of Dallas | $22,610 | 73% | $58,285 |
| 76 | University of the Incarnate Word | $22,775 | 51% | $56,733 |
| 77 | Southwestern Adventist University | $22,778 | 52% | $52,946 |
| 78 | Dallas Christian College | $22,960 | 29% | $43,503 |
| 79 | Concordia University Texas | $23,131 | 45% | $60,883 |
| 80 | Trinity University | $23,464 | 84% | $71,668 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Texas colleges →
Why UIW costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of the Incarnate Word | 98% | $22,775 | 51% | $56,733 | This school |
| University of Mary Hardin-Baylor | 96% | $26,106 | 49% | $56,132 | |
| St. Mary's University | 98% | $21,145 | 59% | $56,955 | |
| Texas Lutheran University | 96% | $24,654 | 54% | $53,863 | |
| Houston Christian University | 84% | $20,629 | 49% | $55,933 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of the Incarnate Word would cost you $3,331 less per year than University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, on average.
- Higher sticker price at University of the Incarnate Word, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$5,070).
- University of the Incarnate Word gives aided families $5,138 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Texas resident | UIW | UMHB | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $37,090 | $32,020 | +$5,070 |
| Books & supplies | $250 | $1,300 | −$1,050 |
| Housing & meals | $13,746 | $10,720 | +$3,026 |
| Personal & travel | $4,314 | $3,030 | +$1,284 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$6,719 | −$196 | −$6,523 |
| Sticker price | $48,681 | $46,874 | +$1,807 |
| Average grants | −$25,906 | −$20,768 | −$5,138 |
| You pay | $22,775 | $26,106 | −$3,331 |
“+” means UIW costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
UIW cost questions
How much is tuition at UIW?
Tuition and fees are $37,090 a year.
What is the total cost of attending UIW?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $48,681 a year.
What do families actually pay at UIW?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $22,775 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $19,260; $48–75k pay $21,950; $110k+ pay $31,539.
How much debt do UIW graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $21,231, and 5.0% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to University of the Incarnate Word overview