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University of the Incarnate Word

University of the Incarnate Word is a private liberal arts university with a 129-year tradition of educating diverse populations throughout the world within the context of faith. UIW is the largest Catholic University in the state of Texas and the fourth largest private university in Texas. UIW's online studies welcome adult students to meet their academic goals through flexible and affordable programs -- helping you complete your degree from a distance and at times convenient to you.

University of the Incarnate Word is accredited by the Southern Association of College and Schools

Accreditation: Regional
FAFSA School Code: 003578
Start dates per year: 5
Credits needed to complete Associates Degree: 60
Semester or Quarter: Five 8 week terms
Credits needed to complete Bachelors Degree: 120

Entrance Requirements: 1. Students must present an official transcript for all previous college work. An official high school transcript is needed if no previous coursework has been attempted. Students should also have been out of high school for at least five years. 2. A 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in previous college work is required for admission to the University. Based on academic criteria, a student may be asked to take an academic placement test for advisement purposes. 3. A student must have completed three years of full-time employment. An adult who has worked full-time inside the home will also fulfill this requirement. 4. Non-academic, developmental, trade, and vocational courses will not transfer.

Graduation fees: $25
Application/ Enrollment fee: None
Tuition Discount Provided to Test Drive Students: None
Are books included in tuition?: Yes
*Cost per credit hour: $465

*Cost per credit does not necessarily equal cost of class as you earn more than one credit in most classes. It also does not include other fees and cost of books.