UTSA
University of Texas at San Antonio
1 UTSA Circle, San Antonio, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)
About this school
U Texas at San Antonio, founded in 1969, is a public, comprehensive university. Its 600-acre campus is located 16 miles northwest of downtown San Antonio.
- www.utsa.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
4,324
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:26,444
- Men:13,271 Men (50.2%)
- Women:13,173 Women (49.8%)
Location
Admission Information (UTSA)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to University of Texas at San Antonio is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is recommended
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 3 | - |
Science | 3 | - |
Foreign Language | 2 | - |
Social Studies | 3 | - |
History | 1 | - |
Academic Electives | 5 | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | June 1 |
SAT Only | Considered if submitted | June 1 |
ACT Only | Considered if submitted | June 1 |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | Considered if submitted | June 1 |
SAT Subject Tests Only | Not used if submitted | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | One UTSA Circle |
City, State, Zip | San Antonio, TX 78249-0617 |
Phone | (210) 458-8000 |
Fax | - |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | June 1 |
Application Fee | $60 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | Not reported |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student cannot defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Recommended for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 1 recommended for all freshmen |
Other | Transfer applicants with less than 30 hours must meet freshman requirements and have a 2.25 GPA on a 4.0 scale and submit all college transcripts; transfer applicants with 30 or more completed hours must have a 2.25 GPA on a 4.0 scale and submit all college transcripts recommended for some freshmen |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 79% of 15,973 applicants were admitted |
Women | 81% of 8,617 applicants were admitted |
Men | 78% of 7,356 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 7,920 (62%) of 12,692 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 4,016 (57%) of 6,989 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 3,904 (68%) of 5,703 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | Not reported |
375 And Above | Not reported |
3.50 - 3.74 | Not reported |
3.25 - 3.49 | Not reported |
3.00 - 3.24 | Not reported |
2.50 - 2.99 | Not reported |
2.00 - 2.49 | Not reported |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 510-600 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 3% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 24% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 57% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 15% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 1% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 3% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 28% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 54% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 14% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 1% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 22 average |20-25 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 5% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 30% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 55% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 9% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (UTSA)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $9,380|Out-of-state: $23,379 (45.57%)
- Room & Board: - $7,190 (34.93%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,500 (7.29%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $2,512 (12.2%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
University of Texas at San Antonio accepts installment plan, deferred payment
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 15 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning March 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 010115 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 3,699 (85.9%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 2,903 (78.5%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 2,819 (97.1%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 329 (11.7%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 59% |
Average Award | $10,722 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 2,232 (79.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,927 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,862 (66.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,474 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 27 (1.0%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 213 (4.9%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,075 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 15,734 (77.8%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 13,353 (84.9%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 12,963 (97.1%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 1,141 (8.8%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 53% |
Average Award | $10,013 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 10,885 (84.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,576 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 9,244 (71.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,312 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 196 (1.5%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 794 (3.9%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,734 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 63% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $26,089 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 12.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 7.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Agriculture, Area/Ethnic Studies, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education, Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Humanities, International Studies, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences |
Creative Arts/Performance | Art/Fine Arts, Creative Writing, Debating, Music |
Special Achievements/Activities | Cheerleading/Drum Major |
Special Characteristics | Ethnic Background, First-Generation College Students, Handicapped Students, Local/State Students, Members of Minorities, Out-of-State Students |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $2,586 |
Academics & Instruction (UTSA)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
885
Part-Time Faculty
391
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
59%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 4% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 14% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 25% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 15% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 12% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 19% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 11% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 7% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 58% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 32% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 3% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | - |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 510 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
University of Texas at San Antonio provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
73.6%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
15.2%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
30.7%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
37.0%
Programs & Majors (UTSA)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (76)
- Accounting
- Actuarial Science
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Anthropology
- Architecture
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Commerce, General
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Chemistry, General
- Civil Engineering, General
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Communication, General
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Dietetics/Dietitian
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- English Language and Literature, General
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Science
- Finance, General
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
- French Language and Literature
- General Studies
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
- History, General
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Interior Architecture
- Interior Design
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Relations and Affairs
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Management Information Systems, General
- Management Science
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Microbiology and Immunology
- Music Management
- Music Performance, General
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music, General
- Operations Management and Supervision
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
- Public Health, General
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Real Estate
- Social Sciences, Other
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Statistics, General
- Tourism and Travel Services Management
- Women's Studies
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
No online degree programs
Special Programs
Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Engineering, Psychology
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Education
Master's Programs of Study (65)
- Accounting
- Anthropology
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Statistics
- Architecture
- Art History
- Art/Fine Arts
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Cell Biology
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Communication--General
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Systems Security
- Counselor Education
- Criminal Justice and Criminology
- Cultural Studies
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Early Childhood Education
- Economics
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- English
- English as a Second Language
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Sciences
- Finance and Banking
- Geology
- Health Education
- Higher Education
- History
- Information Science
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Kinesiology and Movement Studies
- Management of Technology
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Marketing
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Mechanical Engineering
- Molecular Biology
- Multilingual and Multicultural Education
- Music
- Neurobiology
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology--General
- Public Administration
- Reading Education
- School Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Special Education
- Statistics
- Urban and Regional Planning
Campus Life (UTSA)
Location & Geography
Population
1,382,951
Nearest Metropolitan Area
San Antonio
Campus Size
725 acres
Weather
Temperature | 37.9 average low in January, 91.8 average high in September |
Rain | 82 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 18 mile(s) from campus in San Antonio |
Nearest Train Station | 18 mile(s) from campus in San Antonio |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing
Students of College Housing
12% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are not guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
88%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
Mascot | Rowdy the Roadrunner |
School Colors | Blue and orange |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | badminton, basketball, cross-country running, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, track and field, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
University of Texas at San Antonio offers choral groups, marching band, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, student government, voices, chi alpha christian fellowship, hispanic student association, panhellenic council
Sororities
5% of women participate
Fraternities
3% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
21,510
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
26,444
Women
13,173
Men
13,271
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 5.7% Asian
- 9.4% Black/African-American
- 56.5% Hispanic/Latino
- 3.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 23.9% White
- 0.7% Unknown
International Students
2.0% from 75 countries
Average Age
22
Number of Graduate Students
4,324
Student Resources (UTSA)
Study resources
Popular Departments
- IS - Information Systems25 Documents
- BIO - Biology25 Documents
- Political Science23 Documents
- PSY - Psychology1 Documents
- SOC - Sociology14 Documents
Popular Courses
- IS 3003 - Principles of IS for MgmtIS - Information Systems
- POL 1133 - Texas Politics and SocietyPolitical Science
- PSY 2503 - Developmental PsychologPsychology
- SOC 1013 - Introduction to Sociology.Sociology
- CHE 1073 - Basic ChemistryChemistry
Popular Professors
- Donna DegenBIO 1061
- Henry EsparzaPOL 1133
- Nasim TalebiIS 3003
- Brenya BuchalskiPSY 2503
- Favor CampbellSOC 1013
Blog articles
- Jobs and Opportunities for Students at University of Texas at San Antonio - 49 days ago
- Restaurants and Cafes in or near the UTSA - 65 days ago
- 10 Coolest Courses at the UTSA - 69 days ago
- Top 10 Library Resources at the University of Texas at San Antonio - 117 days ago
- Top 10 Majors at UT San Antonio - 124 days ago