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The University of Texas Health Science–San Antonio, also referred to as UTHSCSA, is situated in San Antonio, Texas, United States. It was founded in the year 1959. UTHSCSA is under the University of Texas System and is the 14th largest medical school in the United States. The academic divisions of the university are:
Students of UTHSCSA participate in several sports including flag football, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, softball, and soccer. The institution is also home to various clubs and organizations such as the Christian Allied Health Association, Dental Student Association, Student Run Clinic, Xi Psi Phi, and Graduate Student Association.
UTHCSA is found in San Antonio, TX. San Antonio is a large city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at UTHCSA.
The school is known for its programs in medicine and nursing and emergency medicine.
Admission to UTHCSA is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. UTHCSA has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 2,868 in 2007-2008 at UTHCSA.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time.
UTHCSA is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio
7703 Floyd Curl Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229-3900
General Phone: (210) 567-2621
http://www.uthscsa.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 449 | EMT paramedic, registered nursing, nurse practitioner, nursing administration, clinical nurse specialist, nursing science, critical care nursing, mental health nursing |
| Medicine | 331 | medicine, dentistry, periodontics, prosthodontics, pediatric dentristry, medical scientist, dental clinical sciences, endodontology, ... |
| Medical Support and Technology | 160 | health service and sciences, dental hygienist, physician assistant, clinical lab tech, respiratory care tech, dental lab tech |
| Therapy and Counseling | 37 | physical therapy |
| Science | 29 | microbiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, animal physiology, call and molecular biology, nuclear physics, molecular biology, radiation biology, ... |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 15 | occupational therapy |
| Education and Teaching | 4 | education of hearing impaired |
| Engineering | 1 | biomedical engineering |
Number of programs and degrees for UTHCSA in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 326 | 7 |
| First-professional degree | 284 | 2 |
| Master's degree | 173 | 24 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 131 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 55 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 29 | 10 |
| First-professional certificate | 25 | 5 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 3 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, UTHCSA had a total enrollment of 2,868 students (1,728 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 83% |
| Women | 17% |
| Full-Time | 67% |
| Part-Time | 33% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 30% |
| Graduate | 33% |
| First Professional | 38% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 49% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 24% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 0% |
| 20-21 | 5% |
| 22-24 | 32% |
| 25-29 | 35% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 100 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(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 | 32 | 6 | 19% | 6 | 100% |
| Men | 13 | 5 | 38% | 5 | 100% |
| Women | 19 | 1 | 5% | 1 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | recommended |
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,120 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,550 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
UTHCSA participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 365900)
UTHCSA has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 61 | $135,745 | 28 | $137,470 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 50 | $100,464 | 34 | $93,724 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 83 | $79,882 | 57 | $74,849 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 13 | $44,737 | 21 | $53,994 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 4 | $63,934 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 210 | $98,910 | 145 | $87,874 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $62,309 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 1 | * | 11 | $55,088 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 10 | $47,482 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 1 | * | 25 | $52,830 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Physician Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MEDICINE
Dental Clinical Sciences, General (MS, PhD)
Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
Endodontics/Endodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
Health/Medical Physics
Medical Scientist (MS, PhD)
Medicine (MD)
Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics (Cert, MS, PhD)
Periodontics/Periodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Critical Care Nursing
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
SCIENCE
Animal Physiology
Biochemistry
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Microbiology, General
Molecular Biology
Nuclear Physics
Pharmacology
Radiation Biology/Radiobiology
Toxicology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UTHCSA Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Has hospital on campus
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