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Since our founding in 1881 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, we have paved new ways for tens of thousands of students to reach their academic dreams. UIW was the first institution to offer higher education for women in central and south Texas, consistently ranks among the top schools for veterans, and ranks No. 1 in the nation among faith-based universities graduating Hispanic students with bachelor’s degrees. As pioneers in Catholic higher education, we continue to forge new roads for every student to reach their full potential and create positive change in the world. UIW is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution.

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UIW By the Numbers

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#1 Largest Catholic university in Texas

11 Schools and colleges including five health profession schools

#1 Nationally among Catholic universities graduating Hispanic students with bachelor’s degrees

23 NCAA Division I Teams

$223 Million in financial aid awarded annually to UIW students

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UIW offers over 100 undergraduate majors, minors and concentrations, and over 20 graduate and doctoral programs.

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Transfer Nursing Information Session

Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023 | 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Are you interested in transferring to the University of the Incarnate Word's Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing and Health Professions to obtain your Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree? Join us for an information session and hear from Nursing faculty about the expectations of our Top 10 ranked Nursing program.

Transfer Coffee Chat

Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023 | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Would you like to transfer to the University of the Incarnate Word but don't know where to start? Chat with our transfer counselors about UIW's programs and learn about the application and admissions process. Coffee's on us!

Cardinal Student Service Center

We are your One Stop for helping you manage the business of being a student at the University of the Incarnate Word. One Stop will provide information and answers to your questions related to financial aid, billing, registration, student records, and more.

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Campus Tour Options

UIW offers three campus tour options: In-Person Tours Monday - Friday at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., Group Tours Monday - Friday at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. and Virtual Campus Tours are available at your convenience. Schedule a Tour Here

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Our five health professions schools prepare future healthcare leaders in such fields as pharmacy, nursing, optometry, osteopathic medicine and physical therapy. Explore UIW Health Professions

UIW News

UIW’s Dr. Monica Ayala Jimenez Selected for National Leadership Academy

September 21, 2023

San Antonio – September 20, 2023 – The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is proud to announce that Associate Provost of Student Success, Dr. Monica Ayala Jimenez, has been selected to be a part of the very first Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) Enlace Mid-Level Leadership Program. Only fifty-six professionals nationwide were selected to be a part of the program which begins this Fall.

UIW Set to Induct Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2023

September 19, 2023

San Antonio – September 19, 2023 – From student-athletes to a history-making team to an inaugural award, the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is set to induct the Class of 2023 into the UIW Athletics Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. on Friday, September 22, in the Student Engagement Center Ballroom located on the UIW Broadway Campus. The class is the first to be inducted into the UIW Hall of Fame since 2016.

UIW Lands on U.S. News and World Report “Best Colleges” List

September 18, 2023

San Antonio – September 18, 2023 – The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is proud to announce that it has, once again, been ranked in the 2024 Best Colleges list published by U.S. News and World Report. UIW rose in the ranks in two major categories and ranked among the top 300 universities in the nation overall.

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Named a Best College by U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News and World Report Social Mobility Badge

U.S. News and World Report Nursing (BSN) Badge

U.S. News and World Report Bachelor Badge

About the University of the Incarnate Word

As the largest Catholic university in Texas, UIW is a leader in transformational education. We inspire students across more than 150 academic programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels to ignite change.

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