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The University of Texas at San Antonio School Description

The University of Texas at San Antonio is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. UTSA Downtown CampusAs an institution of access and excellence, UTSA embraces multicultural traditions, serving as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development for Texas, the nation and the world.

The University of Texas at San Antonio serves the San Antonio metropolitan area UTSA Bio Rotunda image and the broader region of South Texas through programs and services offered from its three campuses: Main Campus, Downtown Campus and Hemisfair Park Campus.

With more than 28,400 students enrolled in 131 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, UTSA is the second-largest component in The University of Texas System and has been one of the state's fastest-growing public universities for much of the last decade.

UTSA offers 64 bachelor's, 46 master's and 21 doctoral degree programs. With 10 doctoral programs and five more master's programs in the planning stages or awaiting final approval, UTSA is rapidly moving toward classification as a doctoral/research intensive institution.

The university's three campuses provide access and opportunity for large numbers of historically underserved students. More than 56 percent of UTSA's students come from groups underrepresented in higher education. Many students are the first in their families to attend a college or university.

The University of Texas at San Antonio is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate, master’s, and doctorate degrees.

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The University of Texas at San Antonio

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The University of Texas at San Antonio (also referred to as UT San Antonio or UTSA) is a state university located in San Antonio. With an enrollment of over 28,500 students, it is the second-largest of nine separate components in the University of Texas System and the sixth-largest in Texas.

UTSA's main campus is situated on 600 acres (2.4 km²), at the intersection of Interstate 10 and Loop 1604 near the northern edge of San Antonio, Texas in Bexar County. The university is also one of Texas' fastest growing universities.

History

The University of Texas at San Antonio was founded on June 5, 1969 by Governor Preston Smith. In 1970, The University of Texas Board of Regents appointed the university's first president, Arleigh B. Templeton, who served from 1970-1972, and received a land donation of in northwest San Antonio for the site of UTSA. Architects Ford, Powell and Carson Inc. were assigned to design a master plan for the university. Although the university was established in 1970, students temporarily attended class at the Koger Center, where the administrative offices were held, until 1975 when construction on the northwest San Antonio campus was completed. UTSA began with five colleges: Business, Fine and Applied Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Multidisciplinary Studies and Science and Mathematics.

UTSA has grown to educate over 28,500 students in eight colleges and a graduate school offering 64 bachelor's degrees, 44 master's and 20 doctorate degrees. Ten more doctorate and five more master's programs are in the finalizing stage or in development.

New construction and additions to the campuses completed in 2008 include Laurel Village, a $40 million 680-unit housing complex; a $45 million expansion to the Recreation and Wellness Center; a $30 million parking garage/thermal energy plant; a $33 million expansion of the University Center; a $5 million expansion of the Roadrunner Cafe; as well as renovations to the UC Food Court, JPL, campus bookstore, and HSS.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southwest
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Roadrunners
Nickname:
UTSA

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
23,431
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
98%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 12,149
Students Receiving Aid:
66%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 40
Selectivity:
Selective
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The University of Texas at San Antonio Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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The University of Texas at San Antonio Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 98%
Part-Time 2%
Men vs. Women
Women 52%
Men 48%
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic 45%
Caucasian 40%
African-American 7%
Asian 5%
Other 3%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 97%
Out-of-State 3%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Texas 97%
Wisconsin 0%
Virginia 0%
Florida 0%
California 0%
Percent of Students International: 2%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 5%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Basketball (Southland Conference)
Baseball (Southland Conference)
Track (Southland Conference)

The University of Texas at San Antonio Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 5,478 $ 12,149  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 3,624 $ 10,295  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 1,854 $ 1,854  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,019 31%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 3,963 19%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 1,574 24%  
Student Loans:
 $ 6,345 52%  
Any Aid:
   66%  

The University of Texas at San Antonio Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 91% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 82%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 450, Math: 460
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 560, Math: 580
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 37%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 18, Verbal: 17, Math: 18
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 23, Verbal: 23, Math: 24

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 40.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Not Required
High School GPA: Not Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on The University of Texas at San Antonio

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MAgnum

Question: How tough is University of Texas San Antonio (UTSA) to get into?

How tough is UTSA (University of Texas San Antonio) to get into with like 2.3 weighted and 2.9 weighted? And I want to major in History or something of that nature
28 months ago
girlintheworld
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Best Answer

So easy. My friend got in, and he's a complete idiot.
Tavia
Tavia

Question: What is the student distribution by ethnicity at the University of Texas at San Antonio?

The information can be found at the University of Texas at San Antonio. I need the ethnicity ratio or distribution between students.
39 months ago
Griffin
Griffin

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I live in SA...but I never went to UTSA. Here you go. When in doubt, check their website.
Adam
Adam

Question: Which college in Southwest TX is more worthwhile?

I am thinking of either going to Texas State (in San Marcos), UTSA (in San Antonio), or Del Mar (in Corpus Christi). Can anyone who has been to any of these colleges give me any pointers as to which ones would be better to attend?
44 months ago
Ilene W
Ilene W

Best Answer

It depends on your major. UTSA in San Antonio is very good. I've been there. Another benefit, the cost of living in San Antonio is one of the lowest in the U.S. so you can save a little money. If you all ready know what your major is going to be, research which colleges have the best department. For example, UTSA has great science majors. They do a lot of research right on campus.

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  • UTSA is San Antonio's largest university.
    UTSA is San Antonio's largest university. [source]
  • View of the breezeway between the Biotechnology, Sciences and Engineering building and the Engineering building
    View of the breezeway between the Biotechnology, Sciences and Engineering building and the Engineering building [source]
  • UTSA is one of the UT system's fastest growing universities both in enrollment and in research.
    UTSA is one of the UT system's fastest growing universities both in enrollment and in research. [source]
  • UTSA's downtown campus.
    UTSA's downtown campus. [source]
  • UTSA Roadrunners baseball at Houston in 2008
    UTSA Roadrunners baseball at Houston in 2008 [source]
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    Logo of UTSA [source]
  • UTSA's Roadrunner logo
    UTSA's Roadrunner logo [source]
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