
University of the Incarnate Word
- Private
University of the Incarnate Word: international tuition 37,090 USD per year, one-year total cost 48,681 USD, acceptance rate 98.1%. This page lists 2 scholarships open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 110.
Getting in. The school admits 98.1% of applicants. The SAT range of admitted students is not published. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 79+ or Duolingo 110+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 48,681 USD, before any scholarship. 2 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The school has not published an application deadline. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026
What is the tuition at University of the Incarnate Word?
International tuition is 37,090 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 48,681 USD.
Does University of the Incarnate Word offer scholarships for international students?
This page lists 2 scholarships open to international students. Vietnamese students can receive the South East Asia Scholarship, a 15% tuition discount effective Fall 2026, if they apply from Vietnam without a recruiting agent. General merit, need-based aid, need-blind status and CSS Profile are Unclear because no sufficiently explicit quote exists.
What English scores does University of the Incarnate Word require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 110.
What is the acceptance rate at University of the Incarnate Word?
The acceptance rate is 98.1%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.There are scholarships open to international students, but the pages do not say whether they need their own application.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Country or region-specific scholarships
Latin American ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Country or region specificCountry or region specificReserved for students from specific countries or regions.Application method unclearSchool page
Award: 15% tuition discount (effective Fall 2026)
The Latin American Scholarship gives a 15% discount to undergraduates applying from their home country in Latin America, i.e. international students, so it does not exclude them as "No" says.
South East Asia ScholarshipCountry or region specificCountry or region specificReserved for students from specific countries or regions.Application method unclearSchool page
Award: 15% tuition discount (effective Fall 2026)
Vietnam is listed, so Vietnamese students qualify if they apply from within Vietnam and independently of a recruiting agent.
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- 고려대학교 국제교류팀 2023Vlog
- EducationUSA Eurasia & Central Asia 🌎2025Official
- kro.Productions2023Campus tour
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
International Admissions ScholarshipsOtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page
UIW expressly states that these scholarships are for international undergraduates seeking their first degree, which includes a first-year international applicant.
South East Asia ScholarshipCountry or region specificCountry or region specificReserved for students from specific countries or regions.Application method unclearSchool page
Award: 15% tuition discount (effective Fall 2026)
Vietnam is listed, so Vietnamese students qualify if they apply from within Vietnam and independently of a recruiting agent.
Catholic High School AwardIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page only says 'any student' from a Catholic high school without naming international students, so eligibility is unclear.
Endowed ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page does not say whether international students may be considered for this scholarship.
Deadline: March each year
Freshman Academic Scholarships (high school GPA-based)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
It sits on the International Admissions page, but the description does not explicitly name international students, so Yes cannot be given under the quote rule.
- Renewable in later years
Latin American ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Country or region specificCountry or region specificReserved for students from specific countries or regions.Application method unclearSchool page
The Latin American Scholarship gives a 15% discount to undergraduates applying from their home country in Latin America, i.e. international students, so it does not exclude them as "No" says.
Admission requirements
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English
Application requirements
- SATACTOptional
- English proficiencyRequired
- High-school transcriptRequired
Deadlines
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
Detailed map
Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 12/10/2026How Duckling sources data