University of the Incarnate Word

What University of the Incarnate Word does

The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is a private Catholic university founded in 1881 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, headquartered at 4301 Broadway in San Antonio, Texas. It is the largest Catholic university in Texas and a designated Hispanic Serving Institution, holding No. 1 national rankings among faith-based universities for graduating Hispanic students and for military veterans. UIW operates across four countries through campuses in San Antonio, Mexico City, Irapuato (Campus Bajio, Mexico), and Strasbourg, France, plus the fully online Global Online channel. The institution delivers over 150 academic programs spanning 11 colleges and schools, including 100+ undergraduate majors and 25+ graduate and doctoral programs, with five health professions schools (Pharmacy, Nursing, Optometry, Osteopathic Medicine, and Rehabilitation Sciences) as a distinctive portfolio.

UIW's core product surface consists of traditional undergraduate degrees, graduate and doctoral programs, flexible online and accelerated programs through the School of Professional Studies, dedicated military student services via the Military and Veterans Center, and short-form credentials via the Google Career Certificates partnership with Coursera. The technology stack is administrative rather than proprietary: a Cardinal Apps student portal, the Global Online LMS, and operational tools such as the WebMD Health and Wellness Hub for employees. The institution's underlying technology moat is ecosystem-based rather than platform-based, anchored by membership in Acadeum's 460+ institution course-sharing network and the CHARISM Catholic Higher Education Alliance. The School of Professional Studies and Global Online also provide the digital delivery layer for working-adult and remote learners.

UIW's revenue model is tuition-driven, supplemented by employer partnership tuition discount programs (CHRISTUS Health at 33%, USAA, Methodist Healthcare, City of Dallas, City of Corpus Christi, and others), grants (e.g., $200,000 from the Texas Workforce Commission for College Credit for Heroes), auxiliary services (athletics, the UIW Eye Institute optometry clinic), and fundraising. Financial aid totaling $227 million annually represents the largest offset to gross tuition, and approximately 21% of students are military-connected, channeling federal VA educational benefits through the institution. Customer segments include traditional undergraduates, graduate students, working adults, military veterans and dependents, international students, and healthcare workforce learners routed through employer partnerships.

Name

University of the Incarnate Word

Legal name

University of the Incarnate Word

Website

https://uiw.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1881

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The University of the Incarnate Word is a private Catholic university founded in 1881 and headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, offering 150+ academic programs across campuses in the U.S., Mexico, and France. It serves traditional students, working adults, military veterans, and international learners, with a notable health professions portfolio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Education & Corporate Programs (Non-degree) (EDAHAHAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online Teacher Education Universities (Licensure & M.Ed.) (EDAHALAG), Integrated Language + Academic Skills (EAP) Bridging Programs (EDAIAJAF), Short-Term Certificate & Micro-Credential Programs (International) (EDAIAIAI)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate doctoral programs
• Health professions education
• Online professional studies

Headquarters

HQ city

San Antonio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: UIW generates primary revenue from undergraduate and graduate tuition, with published tuition rates for Broadway campus and School of Professional Studies programs. Financial aid totaling $227 million is awarded annually.
2. CHRISTUS Tuition Discount Program: 33% tuition discount for CHRISTUS Health associates and their dependents for bachelor's and master's level courses, creating a steady flow of continuing education students from healthcare workforce.
3. Employer Partnership Programs: Tuition discount programs for employees of partner organizations including City of Dallas, City of Corpus Christi, Methodist Healthcare, USAA, and others, creating dedicated enrollment channels from corporate workforce development programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

University of the Incarnate Word delivers higher education services through 11 colleges and schools, offering 100+ undergraduate majors and 25+ graduate and doctoral programs across campuses in San Antonio, Mexico City, Irapuato (Mexico), and Strasbourg (France). The portfolio is anchored by five health professions schools (Pharmacy, Nursing, Optometry, Osteopathic Medicine, and Rehabilitation Sciences) and supplemented by the School of Professional Studies for flexible adult-learner programs and Global Online for fully remote degrees.

Product overview

The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is a Catholic university offering a comprehensive portfolio of over 150 academic programs at undergraduate and graduate levels across its main campus in San Antonio, Texas and international campuses in Mexico City, Irapuato (Mexico), and Strasbourg (France). The core academic offerings include traditional undergraduate majors, graduate and doctoral programs across 11 colleges and schools. UIW operates five health professions schools (Pharmacy, Nursing, Optometry, Osteopathic Medicine, and Rehabilitation Sciences) as its distinctive health sciences portfolio. The School of Professional Studies provides flexible online and classroom-based degree completion and continuing education for working adults. Supporting services include the Cardinal Student Service Center, UIW Libraries, and the Military and Veterans Center. UIW also maintains educational partnerships including the Brainpower Connection K-12 network and participates in the CHARISM alliance with other Catholic universities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Programs Over 100 undergraduate majors, minors and concentrations offered across 11 colleges and schools, serving traditional students seeking bachelor's degrees.
• Graduate and Doctoral Programs Over 25 graduate and doctoral programs including professional doctorates in pharmacy, optometry, osteopathic medicine, nursing, and physical therapy.
• Feik School of Pharmacy Health professions school providing pharmacy education, preparing future pharmacy leaders through doctoral-level training.
• Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing and Health Professions Health professions school offering nursing and broader health professions education, preparing future healthcare leaders.
• School of Osteopathic Medicine Health professions school providing osteopathic medicine education and clinical training for future physicians.
• Rosenberg School of Optometry Health professions school providing optometry education and clinical training for future optometrists.
• School of Rehabilitation Sciences Health professions school providing rehabilitation sciences education including physical therapy and related disciplines.
• School of Professional Studies (SPS) Flexible online and in-person degree completion programs for working adults, offering undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and professional continuing education with accelerated terms; undergraduates receive free textbooks and no academic fees.
• Global Online Fully online academic programs accessible to students worldwide, complementing on-campus offerings with remote learning options; includes Google Career Certificates partnership.
• Study Abroad Programs International study opportunities including semester abroad, Global BBA, International Double Degree Program, and Ettling Center Global Engagement initiatives at Mexico City, Campus Bajio, and Strasbourg campuses.
• UIW Military and Veterans Center Comprehensive services for military-connected students including VA educational benefits processing (6 chapter types), College Credit for Heroes military transfer credit program, ROTC partnerships, Yellow Ribbon program, and dedicated academic support.

Quantifiable outcome

• $227 Million in financial aid awarded annually to students
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CHARISM (Catholic Higher Education Alliance)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 December 2025CHARISM alliance formed by four Catholic universities including University of the Incarnate Word, Dominican University, Universidad del Sagrado Corazón, and University of Mount Saint Vincent to enhance student opportunities, academic collaboration, and research leveraging shared mission and regional strengths.
• CHRISTUS HealthcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCHRISTUS Health Red Carpet Program offers 33% tuition discount for associates and their dependents for bachelor's and master's level courses at UIW Broadway campus and School of Professional Studies. Benefits apply to first degree only and do not include fees, books, certificate programs, doctoral degrees, or Study Abroad.
• Google and CourseracoreTechnology or IntegrationUIW School of Professional Studies partnered with Google and Coursera to offer Google Career Certificates providing flexible, online, stackable skills training for high-growth industries including IT Support, Data Analytics, Project Management, UX Design, Digital Marketing, IT Automation, and Cybersecurity. Free access for UIW students, staff, faculty, and alumni within one year of graduation.
• AcadeumcoreTechnology or IntegrationAcadeum course sharing helps colleges and universities create academic partnerships to support student progress and equitable access. Over 460 higher education institutions use Acadeum's course-sharing network for online courses that help students stay on track for timely graduation.
• The Online Course Exchange of Independent Colleges and UniversitiescoreTechnology or IntegrationGroundbreaking solution designed to revolutionize how colleges and universities exchange academic knowledge through online course sharing partnerships.
• Los Quijotes of San Antonio-Health AmbassadorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual health mission to Oaxaca, Mexico serving indigenous population. Since Fall 2015, 12,198 patients have been seen with $6,114,926 in volunteer and medical services provided. UIW coordinates faculty, staff, and students from optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, nursing, community health, nutrition, engineering, and business.
• Joint Base San AntoniocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUIW at JBSA Locations partnership providing educational services to military personnel at Joint Base San Antonio, Military City USA.
• VA VITAL (Veterans Integration to Academic Leadership)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVA Licensed Clinical Social Worker program integrated with UIW Military and Veterans Center to provide mental health support and academic integration for student veterans.
• Meals for VetsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting military-connected students with meal assistance programs.
• Student Veterans of America UIW ChaptercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent organization with motto 'Dignity, Loyalty, Fortitude' advocating for military-affiliated students during and beyond university experience through peer support and network building.
• Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, Space Force ROTCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMilitary ROTC programs providing officer training pathways for students in collaboration with U.S. Army, Air Force, and Space Force.
• ARISE (A Resource In Serving Equality)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organization working with colonia families in Lower Rio Grande Valley. ARISE aids communities by helping residents identify life goals and providing resources. Co-sponsored by Sisters of Mercy and Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word. Students gain understanding of cross-border issues including immigration, housing, environmental justice, health, and education.
• Southwest Independent School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership focused on improving educational, professional and personal development opportunities for faculty, staff, family members and students. UIW has assisted over 1,400 elementary students with healthy lifestyle education and 75+ middle school students in Math, Science and Engineering summer camps since 2016.
• City of Dallas Tuition Discount ProgramcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTuition discount program for City of Dallas employees pursuing degree completion at UIW School of Professional Studies.
• City of Corpus Christi Tuition Discount ProgramcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTuition discount program for City of Corpus Christi employees pursuing degree completion at UIW School of Professional Studies.
• Lone Star College PartnershipcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTuition discount partnership for Lone Star College employees and students pursuing transfer or degree completion at UIW.
• Methodist Healthcare SystemcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTuition discount program for Methodist Healthcare employees and their dependents for degree programs at UIW.
• Methodist Healthcare MinistriescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTuition discount program for Methodist Healthcare Ministries employees and their dependents.
• San Antonio Chamber of CommercecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTuition discount program for employees of San Antonio Chamber of Commerce member organizations.
• South Texas Radiology Imaging Centers (STRIC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerTuition discount program for STRIC employees pursuing healthcare-related degrees at UIW.
• USAAcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTuition discount program for USAA employees and their dependents pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees.
• Allegiance Bank and Tejano Center of HoustonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership conducted STEM summer camp pilot program for students from Raul Yzaquirre School for Success in Houston, providing 120 hours of community service to Southeastern Houston community.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• St. Mary's University: Private Catholic Marianist university located in San Antonio, Texas, offering undergraduate, graduate, and law programs including its own School of Professional Studies. Operates in the exact same local market as UIW with overlapping Catholic mission and comparable mid-sized private profile.
• Our Lady of the Lake University: Private Catholic university in San Antonio founded by the Congregation of Divine Providence, offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs with a focus on Hispanic-serving education and community engagement. Directly comparable mission, geography, and scale to UIW.
• Trinity University: Private Presbyterian-affiliated liberal arts and pre-professional university in San Antonio, Texas, with strong undergraduate academics and select graduate programs. Comparable size, San Antonio location, and private-university positioning as UIW, though with a different denominational identity.
• University of Dallas: Private Catholic university in Irving, Texas, offering undergraduate liberal arts core, graduate programs including the Braniff Graduate School of Liberal Arts and Satish & Yasmin Gupta College of Business. Comparable Catholic mission, Texas private-university scale, and similar emphasis on classical liberal arts and faith-based education as UIW.
• St. Edward's University: Private Catholic Holy Cross university in Austin, Texas, serving approximately 4,000-5,000 students across undergraduate and graduate programs with strong School of Professional Studies for adult learners. Directly comparable Catholic identity, Texas scale, and working-adult program model to UIW's SPS.
• Dallas Baptist University: Private Baptist university in Dallas, Texas, with undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs including online and accelerated formats. Comparable scale, Texas private-faith-based positioning, adult-learner programs, and NCAA Division II athletics to UIW.
• Houston Christian University: Private Baptist-affiliated university in Houston, Texas, offering undergraduate and graduate programs with a focus on integration of faith and learning. Comparable Texas private-faith-based scale, mission alignment, and adult-learner programs to UIW.
• Texas Wesleyan University: Private Methodist-affiliated university in Fort Worth, Texas, with undergraduate, graduate, and a School of Law. Comparable Texas private-faith-based positioning, mid-sized scale, and professional-program emphasis to UIW.

Broad incumbents

• Texas Christian University: Major private university in Fort Worth affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) with significantly larger enrollment, Big 12 athletics, and broader research footprint. Comparable faith-based Texas identity but at materially larger scale than UIW, serving as a benchmark for UIW's potential growth trajectory.
• Baylor University: Largest Baptist university in the world and a major private research university in Waco, Texas, with Big 12 athletics and significant health sciences portfolio including Baylor College of Medicine affiliation. Comparable faith-based Texas identity, health-professions schools, and NCAA D1 athletics but at substantially larger scale than UIW.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/uiwcardinals

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries16 records

Funding overview

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