Accreditation
The University of the Incarnate Word is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master's, doctorate and professional degrees. The University of the Incarnate Word also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of the University of the Incarnate Word may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website ( www.sacscoc.org).
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
The School of Professional Studies is also accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Founded in 1988, the ACBSP is a global business education accrediting body and the first organization to offer accreditation to all levels of collegiate business educational degree programs from associate to doctoral.
The ACBSP ignites a standard of excellence with an accreditation process based on the Baldrige Education Criteria for Performance Excellence. By evaluating aspects of leadership, strategic planning, relationships with stakeholders, quality of academic programs, faculty credentials, and educational support, the ACBSP assesses whether or not business programs offer a rigorous educational experience and commitment to continuous quality improvement.
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Accreditation 
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program of the UIW School of Professional Studies is fully accredited by the ACBSP.
Master of Business Administration (Professional) Accreditation
The Master of Business Administration (Professional) program of the UIW School of Professional Studies is fully accredited by the ACBSP.
Doctor of Business Administration Accreditation
The Doctor of Business Administration program of the UIW School of Professional Studies is fully accredited by the ACBSP.
The School of Professional Studies Business Programs is experiencing an exciting period of growth and refinement as we enhance our offerings to better serve students and align with today's career opportunities. Through comprehensive data analysis, we've identified key strengths and opportunities for improvement across our Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral programs.
Our recent analysis has revealed encouraging trends that inform our ongoing enhancements. We're strengthening our first-year student experience and support services, building on the positive retention momentum we're seeing in our graduate programs, where rates have reached 71-81% in recent cohorts.
We're also optimizing our program structures to create more personalized learning pathways that better accommodate the diverse needs and circumstances of our student body. Our enrollment has evolved to focus on smaller, more engaged cohorts, which enables us to provide more individualized support and foster stronger faculty-student relationships.
Our data shows particularly strong performance in key programs: our Professional MBA maintains solid retention rates consistently above 70%, while our Doctorate program demonstrates stable enrollment patterns, reflecting the continued value students find in our advanced degree offerings.
Looking ahead, we're building on these foundations with continued investments in student success initiatives, including enhanced academic support services, expanded career resources, and flexible program delivery options designed for today's working professionals. These data-driven improvements position us to better serve our students while maintaining the quality and rigor that define our programs.
Numerous UIW programs have earned accreditation from their respective associations. View all University accreditations for more details.