The University of Texas at San Antonio, or UTSA, is San Antonio’s largest public university and is currently the second largest university in the University of Texas System. It was founded on June 5, 1969, by Governor Preston Smith. The main campus is spread across an area of 600 acres. UTSA offers more than 60 bachelor degrees, over 40 master degrees, and more than 15 doctorate degrees. UTSA is organized into eight colleges which include:
UTSA takes part in more than 15 intercollegiate sports. Their sports teams are nicknamed the Roadrunners and their official mascot is Rowdy. The UTSA team plays at the Convocation Center and is a member of the Southland Conference.

The school is known for its programs in mathematics, science, business and management, and liberal arts.
UT San Antonio is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 580.
UT San Antonio has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 28,533 students at UT San Antonio (as of 2007). The school has a large minority student population.
UT San Antonio values student athletics, and belongs to the Southland Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is the premier public institution of higher education in South Texas, with a growing national and international reputation. Renowned as an institution of access and excellence at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, UTSA is committed to research and discovery, teaching and learning, and public service. UTSA embraces the multicultural traditions of South Texas, serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources, and is a catalyst for the economic development of Texas."
More complete details are provided below.
The University Of Texas At San Antonio
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, TX 78249-1644
General Phone: (210) 458-4011
http://www.utsa.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 1,261 | accounting, finance, business management, business, marketing, MIS, international business, human resources, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 1,108 | interdisciplinary studies, history, English, political science, sociology, anthropology, Spanish language, speech and rhetoric, ... |
| Science | 402 | biology, biological and physical sciences, chemistry, geology, physics, call and molecular biology |
| Education And Teaching | 355 | school counseling, educational administration, curriculum and instruction, reading teaching, higher education administration, multilingual education, education, ESL instruction, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 266 | psychology |
| Engineering | 224 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, environmental engineering |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 192 | criminal justice and safety |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 142 | health and physical education |
| Architecture And Planning | 136 | architecture, interior architecture |
| Media | 110 | public relations, mass communication, communication studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 98 | computer and info science, information science, computer security, computer science, computer engineering |
| Mathematics | 78 | mathematics, statistics, applied mathematics |
| Family And Social Work | 42 | public administration, social work |
| Music | 39 | music, music management, music performance, music theory and composition |
| Art Studies | 37 | art studies |
| Fine Arts | 32 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 22 | environmental science |
| Medical Support And Technology | 22 | health service and sciences, clinical lab tech |
| Religion And Philosophy | 11 | philosophy |
| Hospitality | 7 | tourism and travel |
| Medicine | 6 | neuroscience |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 1 | real estate |
Number of programs and degrees for UT San Antonio in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,656 | 63 |
| Master's degree | 889 | 56 |
| Doctor's degree | 46 | 16 |
In 2007, UT San Antonio had a total enrollment of 28,533 students (23,409 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 85% |
| Graduate | 15% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 40% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 44% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 97% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
UT San Antonio offers campus housing for 1,208 of its 23,409 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of San Antonio, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 11,145 | 10,122 | 91% | 4,781 | 47% |
| Men | 5,118 | 4,605 | 90% | 2,334 | 51% |
| Women | 6,027 | 5,517 | 92% | 2,447 | 44% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 580 |
| SAT Writing | 440 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 82% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 37% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,478 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,149 |
| Room and board | $ 7,542 |
| Room charge | $ 5,040 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,502 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,082 |
Financial Aid:
UT San Antonio participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1011500)
UT San Antonio has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 263 | 97 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 99 | 95 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 144 | 152 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 118 | $109,413 | 38 | $99,466 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 128 | $80,504 | 52 | $71,749 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 93 | $70,592 | 84 | $62,270 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 32 | $44,880 | 34 | $42,718 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 372 | $84,047 | 210 | $68,030 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Southland Conference |
| Baseball | Southland Conference |
| Track | Southland Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 87 | 88 | 175 |
| Track | 26 | 30 | 56 |
| Baseball | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| Basketball | 12 | 15 | 27 |
| All Other Sports | 18 | 43 | 61 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
Interior Architecture
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Knowledge Management
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Organizational Behavior Studies
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer and Information Systems Security
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Demography and Population Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UT San Antonio Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army, air force)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member
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