University of the Incarnate Word

University of the Incarnate Word

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With over 135 years of tradition, the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas is committed to educational excellence in a context of faith in Jesus Christ, the Incarnate Word of God. UIW is the largest Catholic university in Texas and the fourth largest private university in Texas.  
  • 9 PhDs
  • 118 Scholarships
  • 609 Academic Staff
  • 7,917 Students
  • 450 Students (int'l)
  • 4,750 Students (female)
  • Private Institution Type

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History

In 1881 the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word founded Incarnate Word College as a center of higher education for young women. The college was admitted to membership in the Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools in 1919, and joined the Texas Association of Colleges as a senior college in 1920. Incarnate Word College became the University of the Incarnate Word in 1996.

Education

At UIW, students can choose from over 90 undergraduate majors, minors and concentrations, and over 25 graduate, doctoral and professional doctoral programs. The diversified and comprehensive study focuses and schools offered at UIW allow students to follow their own learning pathway in a professional and personalized environment.

Research

The Office of Research and Graduate Studies (ORGS) serves as the advocate for leadership in research and graduate and professional education at the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW). In collaboration with administrators and faculty, ORGS provides strategic direction, support, and oversight to post-baccalaureate education and research at UIW.

Career

Career Services is committed to educating UIW students and Alumni in their career exploration development. Services include individual career counseling, personality and career assessment, resume and cover letter review, career-related workshops, and programs to assist with the necessary skills needed for post-graduation success. In addition, we foster relationships with campus departments and external employers to enhance internship job and career opportunities during the student lifecycle and beyond.

University of the Incarnate Word Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships related to University of the Incarnate Word. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

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72000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)
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The Belgian American Educational Foundation
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35000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2026
Fulbright Scholarship
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Education USA
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10000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2025
Latin American Caribbean Scholarship
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Education USA
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Various benefits
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Other Scholarships For Graduate Students
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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
332500 USD
Deadline
31 May 2026
Study Abroad Graudate Scholarships Of SBS Foundation
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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
300000 HKD
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships For Overseas Studies
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Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund
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Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships of Chungcheongnam-do
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Education USA
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40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
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American Australian Association (AAA)
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Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Becas Fulbright - Ampliación De Estudios
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Education USA
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Grant
38000 GBP
Deadline
18 Sep 2025
Marshall Scholarships
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The Association of Commonwealth Universities
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Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
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Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
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Education USA
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Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
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International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs
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Education USA
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Grant
28000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2025
Fulbright Program
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Education USA
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Grant
25600 USD
Deadline
01 Jul 2025
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
04 Mar 2026
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students
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Education USA
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11000 USD
Deadline
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Dositeja Fund For Young Talents Of Serbia
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Education USA
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Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2025
Udaan India Scholarship
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MPOWER Financing
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Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2025
MPOWER 追梦永不息 Scholarship
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MPOWER Financing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Korean American Scholarship Foundation
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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Belizean Student Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
72000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)
Merit-based Need-based

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The Belgian American Educational Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
35000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2026
Fulbright Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2025
Latin American Caribbean Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Other Scholarships For Graduate Students
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
332500 USD
Deadline
31 May 2026
Study Abroad Graudate Scholarships Of SBS Foundation
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
300000 HKD
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships For Overseas Studies
Merit-based Need-based

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Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships of Chungcheongnam-do
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based

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American Australian Association (AAA)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Becas Fulbright - Ampliación De Estudios
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
38000 GBP
Deadline
18 Sep 2025
Marshall Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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The Association of Commonwealth Universities
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
28000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2025
Fulbright Program
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25600 USD
Deadline
01 Jul 2025
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
04 Mar 2026
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
11000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Dositeja Fund For Young Talents Of Serbia
Merit-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2025
Udaan India Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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MPOWER Financing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2025
MPOWER 追梦永不息 Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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MPOWER Financing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Korean American Scholarship Foundation
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Belizean Student Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
72000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

The Belgian American Educational Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
35000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2026
Fulbright Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2025
Latin American Caribbean Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Other Scholarships For Graduate Students
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
332500 USD
Deadline
31 May 2026
Study Abroad Graudate Scholarships Of SBS Foundation
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
300000 HKD
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships For Overseas Studies
Merit-based Need-based

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Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships of Chungcheongnam-do
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based

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American Australian Association (AAA)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Becas Fulbright - Ampliación De Estudios
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
38000 GBP
Deadline
18 Sep 2025
Marshall Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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The Association of Commonwealth Universities
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
28000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2025
Fulbright Program
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25600 USD
Deadline
01 Jul 2025
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
04 Mar 2026
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
11000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Dositeja Fund For Young Talents Of Serbia
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2025
Udaan India Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

MPOWER Financing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2025
MPOWER 追梦永不息 Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

MPOWER Financing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Korean American Scholarship Foundation
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Belizean Student Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
72000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

The Belgian American Educational Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
35000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2026
Fulbright Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2025
Latin American Caribbean Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Other Scholarships For Graduate Students
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
332500 USD
Deadline
31 May 2026
Study Abroad Graudate Scholarships Of SBS Foundation
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
300000 HKD
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships For Overseas Studies
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships of Chungcheongnam-do
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

American Australian Association (AAA)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Becas Fulbright - Ampliación De Estudios
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
38000 GBP
Deadline
18 Sep 2025
Marshall Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

The Association of Commonwealth Universities
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
28000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2025
Fulbright Program
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25600 USD
Deadline
01 Jul 2025
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
04 Mar 2026
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
11000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Dositeja Fund For Young Talents Of Serbia
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2025
Udaan India Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

MPOWER Financing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2025
MPOWER 追梦永不息 Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

MPOWER Financing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Korean American Scholarship Foundation
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Belizean Student Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available

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Student services

The Student Government Association encourages all students to participate within the University community through student organizations and sponsored activities. It fosters the open sharing of knowledge of University affairs among the students. The Association encourages the development of, and provides the means for, responsible student participation in campus affairs that promote the mission of the University.

Housing services

Freshman Halls

  • Agnese/Sosa
  • Clement Hall
  • Joeris Hall
  • Sky View Hall

Upperclassmen Halls

  • Avoca Apartments
  • Hillside Hall
  • Joeris Hall
  • McComb's Hall
  • St. Joseph's Hall
  • Watson Lofts

Library services

  • J.E. & L.E. Mabee Library
  • George W. Brackenridge Library at the Feik School of Pharmacy
  • George W. Brackenridge Library at the Rosenberg School of Optometry
  • Geneva R. Johnson School of Physical Therapy
  • UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine

ICT services

Call the HelpDesk@SEC or submit a ticket when you have technical troubles or need service with:

  • Computer hardware
  • Software
  • Email
  • Blackboard
  • Cardinal Apps
  • Username and password
  • Classroom technology
  • Meeting room technology
  • Network and more

Medical services

  • Treatment of illnesses and injuries
  • Blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol screenings
  • Smoking cessation program
  • Referrals to physicians, community agencies and campus resources
  • Health promotion, education, and counseling
  • Assistance with student accident and illness insurance
  • Health promotion, education, counseling and psychiatrist services

Campus life

With a beautiful main campus in San Antonio, UIW has locations throughout the city, and South and Central Texas as well as two campuses in Mexico and a European Study Center in Strasbourg, France. 

  • UIW Broadway Campus
  • Feik School of Pharmacy
  • Rosenberg School of Optometry
  • School of Osteopathic Medicine
  • School of Physical Therapy

Sports facilities

The University of the Incarnate Word Sports and Wellness department consists of the Richard and Jane Cervera Wellness Center, the Ann Barshop Natatorium and the Henrich Center for Fencing and International Sports as well as the intramural sport department and the club sport department. The purpose of the UIW Sports and Wellnesss is to enrich the lives of the UIW community through fitness, wellness and athletic participation and competition opportunities. UIW students and staff are eligible to compete in intramural sports, while club sports are generally reserved for UIW students. As part of the UIW Mission we extend membership opportunities to the local community.

Student clubs

  • Alpha Chi National College Honor Society 
  • Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society for First-Year Students 
  • Golden Key International 
  • Kappa Delta Epsilon Honorary Professional Education Fraternity 
  • National Society of Collegiate Scholars 
  • Nursing Honor Society 
  • Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International 
  • Phi Lambda Sigma Pharmacy Leadership Society 
  • Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society 
  • Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society 
  • Society of Leadership & Success, Sigma Alpha Pi 

Accreditation

The University of the Incarnate Word is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS COC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, doctorate and professional degrees. 

San Antonio, Texas, United States

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