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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 offers over 100 undergraduate majors, minors and concentrations, and over 25 graduate and doctoral programs.

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Join us on the UIW campus for a tour at 9:10 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. then meet with admissions counselors and financial aid representatives to discuss your future as a Cardinal! 

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UIW News

UIWSOM Celebrates Soon-to-Be Doctors During Match Day 2025

April 3, 2025

On Friday, March 21, medical schools across the nation celebrated Match Day, the day when the National Resident Matching Program releases results to applicants seeking residency and fellowship training positions in the United States.

Coaching in the Community

April 3, 2025

In alignment with the University’s core values of faith, innovation, education, service and truth, the Department of Athletics is dedicated to the development of all student-athletes’ minds, bodies and spirits in preparation for life beyond athletics (uiw.edu). Within all 14 of its sports and beyond, UIW Athletics nurtures each athlete that enters the Nest. However, sometimes UIW has the opportunity to support young athletes from beyond the Nest.

UIW Associate Professor Named Educator of the Year

March 12, 2025

The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is proud to announce that Dr. Yutaka Maki, an associate professor in the Rosenberg School of Optometry, was honored as the Educator of the Year by the Texas Optometric Association. The award was announced during the 125th Texas Optometric Association Annual Summit held in Austin in February.

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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
U.S. News and World Report Vets 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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