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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. ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ 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. ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution.

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

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ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ News

Cardinals Fill Easter Eggs for Children at the Guadalupe Community Center

March 27, 2026

On Monday, March 23, students and faculty from the ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ (ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ) were invited to fill Easter eggs with candy and goodies on Dubuis Lawn. This drive was coordinated by the ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ First Generation Student & Faculty Staff Committees and the Ettling Center for Civic Leadership and Sustainability (ECCLS) to benefit Catholic Charities Guadalupe Community Center’s afterschool program.

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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

Carnegie Classification

Carnige Classification Seal

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As the largest Catholic university in Texas, ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ 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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