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The University of Texas at San Antonio

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Large
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 4,395
Student to faculty ratio 26 to 1
Acceptance rate 90%
Students retention rate 78%
On-time graduation rate 51%

Located in San Antonio, Texas, UTSA is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 90% indicates that UTSA is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

The University of Texas at San Antonio is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

UTSA boasts an impressive student retention rate of 78% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 68% and 72%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

90.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,231

Cost of attendance at The University of Texas at San Antonio in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $7,907
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$21,528

Cost of attendance at The University of Texas at San Antonio in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $17,011
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 81 of freshman students at The University of Texas at San Antonio received on average $8,403 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,403
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 2,303 51% $4,959 $11,420,020
Other Federal Grant 2,994 66% $5,520 $16,525,869
State Grant/Scholarships 1,349 30% $4,811 $6,489,975
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 3,084 68% $2,466 $7,604,537
Total Grant & Scholarships 3,644 81% $8,403 $30,620,381

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of The University of Texas at San Antonio students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of The University of Texas at San Antonio students is 51.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 53.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 48.1%.

51.0%

  • asian 50.0% 183 students
  • African American 55.5% 267 students
  • white 47.9% 538 students
  • unknown 53.6% 15 students
  • hawaiian 62.5% 5 students
  • hispanic 51.5% 1,366 students
  • International Students 55.4% 41 students
  • Mixed Race 50.3% 77 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Conference USA
  • Baseball Conference USA
  • Basketball Conference USA
  • Track and Cross Country Conference USA

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

The University of Texas at San Antonio provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

The University of Texas at San Antonio offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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