UTSA Description

The University of Texas in San Antonio (UTSA) is a comprehensive four-year university that serves the San Antonio metropolitan area. At UTSA you’ll be able to discover new ideas, diversity and culture as you learn, grow and explore your potential both in and out of the classroom.

Whether your interests are recreational, cultural, educational or social, student life at UTSA has opportunities for you. You can stop by the University Center and meet with other students or visit Gallery 23, the upscale art gallery. Wellness and recreation facilities are available to every student, where you can partake in fitness programs, outdoor sports and the aquatics center.

More than 250 student clubs and organizations are available to join. In no time you’ll be helping to host events like Fiesta UTSA, Best Fest, Party on the Paseo and Rowdy Wing Fling. The school also hosts many Greek life opportunities.

Academics offered include more than 60 bachelor’s degrees, 45 master’s degrees and 20 doctoral programs. Bachelor’s and master’s degrees are offered in fields like Architecture, Business, Education and Human Development and Liberal and Fine Arts.

Study abroad, ROTC and learning community programs are also offered. Pre-professional programs are available in Law and Medicine.

Admissions require students to submit an official high school transcript, ACT/SAT scores and a letter of recommendation.

UTSA offers academic and need-based scholarships to accepted applicants demonstrating need. Other forms of financial aid include federal grants, loans, work study programs and other scholarships.

Quick Facts about The University of Texas at San Antonio

Location

Southwest

Setting

Large City Setting

Type

Public

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Roadrunners

Nickname

UTSA

Website

www.utsa.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

Selectivity

Selective

In-State Tuition

$8,790

Out-of-State Tuition

$16,720

Retention Rate

57%

Enrollment

29,112

Year Established

1969

UTSA Ratings & Reviews

Overall School Rating: 3.5 See all ratings

50% of students gave The University of Texas at San Antonio 4 stars overall.

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Student at This School - Grad Year 2015

Overall Rating:
4

Detailed Ratings

The Main Campus is the hub of UTSA, where Roadrunners discover an exciting community with bustling activity occurring almost 24/7. At the foot of the Texas Hill Country but within walking distance of La Cantera's beautiful outdoor mall and Six Flags Fiesta Texas, the Main Campus enjoys a scenic landscape with the conveniences of a major city.

Overall Rating:
3

Detailed Ratings

i like the campus i love how the students get to class on time i love how there are different places to hang with friends

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UTSA Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
24,648
Freshman Class
7,244
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
29,112

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
85%
Graduate
15%

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students

Full-Time
67%
Part-Time
33%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
90%
Out-of-State
10%

Gender of Students

Women
47%
Men
53%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
9%
Asian
6%
Caucasian
39%
Latino
44%
Other
2%

Students State Origin

Texas
90%
Other
10%

International Students

International
3%
Domestic
97%

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