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UIW at-a-Glance

  • Founded in 1881 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word
  • Rooted in the Roman Catholic tradition, UIW offers an environment that values personal attention and individual dignity
  • UIW is the largest Catholic university in the state of Texas, and the fourth largest private institution in Texas
  • Named one of Americas Best Colleges in the U.S. News and World Report 2021 rankings
  • Beautifully landscaped 154-acre campus
  • 10,000 students

At UIW, we think student and faculty interaction is vital to a successful university experience. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1 and an average class size of 16, students build relationships that extend beyond the classroom, providing a solid foundation for your child's future. UIW has 10 schools and one college, with more than 90 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs. These include professional doctoral degree programs offered by UIW's Feik School of Pharmacy, Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing and Health Professions, Rosenberg School of Optometry, School of Osteopathic Medicine and School of Physical Therapy. Students have a wide variety of academic disciplines to choose from, including those in education, business, health professions, visual and performing arts, and the sciences.

UIW Study Abroad

At UIW, students are encouraged to learn about other cultures and broaden their global perspective through Study Abroad programs. UIW is proud to be a leader in international education and offers 140+ study abroad programs around the world. Your child can spend a summer, semester or year studying abroad and receive credit for their efforts. On-campus housing and financial assistance are available.

Honors Program

UIW offers an interdisciplinary Honors Program to students with excellent academic credentials, a love of learning and a desire to make a positive difference in the world. The concepts of social justice and community service are woven throughout the core curriculum and co-curricular programming. In the program, students will discover what it means to be socially responsible and gain confidence as community citizen-leaders.

Affordability

We understand the challenges students and parents face in making private education a reality for their children. Providing an affordable education to all is important to UIW. In fact, approximately 99 percent of UIW first time freshmen received some form of financial assistance. Each year, more than $150 million is awarded in financial assistance. 

Campus Life

  • Ten student dormitories feature single, double, and triple living accommodations
  • Meals are offered at four dining locations. Payment options include cash, credit cards, and pre-purchased meal plans
  • The professional staff is available for students 24 hours a day
  • Residences are wired for the Internet and provide basic cable and telephone service
  • Health Services provides basic health services
  • Campus police are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Athletics

UIW is the only Catholic NCAA Division I athletics program in the South and counts 14 varsity sports with 23 men’s and women’s teams. As a proud member of the Southland Conference, UIW teams model ethical sportsmanship and exemplary athleticism.

Men's Sports

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Football
  • Fencing
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
  • Swimming and diving

Women's Sports

  • Artistic swimming
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Fencing
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming and diving
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
  • Volleyball