University of Texas at San Antonio
public · Founded 1969 · San Antonio, TX
Acceptance Rate
88.50%
Enrollment
34,864
Tuition & Fees
$12,319
Graduation Rate
51.00%
Retention Rate
79.00%
Off-Campus Needed
29,634
UTSA Report Card
Letter grades compare this school against national university benchmarks.
Academics
Selectivity, test scores, retention, and faculty access.
Value
Cost, aid, grants, and post-graduation earnings.
Diversity
Economic access, geographic mix, and gender balance.
Location
Safety, walkability, transit, and student nightlife.
Campus
Housing capacity, student body scale, and campus setting.
Outcomes
Graduation, retention, employment, and earnings.
Grades are benchmarked against national profile data. View methodology
Can You Get Into UTSA?
UTSA admitted just 19,900 of 22,497 applicants — a 88.50% acceptance rate
Admissions Snapshot
49% above state avg
3% above state avg
Test Scores (Middle 50%)
SAT Reading & Writing
510–610
SAT Math
490–590
ACT Composite
19–26
Coming to UTSA from out of state?
3% of freshmen aren't from Texas. If you're moving for UTSA, start your housing search early — only 15.00% of students can live on campus.
Browse Housing Near UTSAWhat Will UTSA Cost You?
Most students don't pay sticker price — 70.00% receive financial aid
Sticker Price
85% below national avg
Per-credit cost: $260 (part-time)
Financial Aid & Grants
Your estimated net price
On-Campus vs. Off-Campus Housing Cost
UTSA's on-campus room and board adds up to $11,886 per year ($991/month). Many students find that off-campus apartments offer more space, kitchen access, and flexibility — often at a lower monthly cost.
| On-Campus | Off-Campus (avg) | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Housing | $7,052 | Varies |
| Monthly Equivalent | $588/mo | See listings |
| Meal Plan | $4,834 (required) | Flexible |
| Availability | 4,585 beds only | Hundreds of options |
What Can You Study at UTSA?
Most Popular Undergraduate Majors
Psychology, General.
528 graduates · 78.79% women
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance.
389 graduates · 21.85% women
Exercise Science and Kinesiology.
382 graduates · 56.54% women
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
351 graduates · 68.95% women
Business Administration and Management, General.
317 graduates · 50.79% women
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
315 graduates · 19.37% women
Education, General.
259 graduates · 92.28% women
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
253 graduates · 62.45% women
Communication, General.
229 graduates · 62.01% women
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
198 graduates · 54.04% women
Your major at this school
Grad students need housing too
With 4,554 graduate students and only 4,585 total dorm beds, most grad students live off campus.
See Apartments Popular with Grad StudentsWhat's It Like at UTSA?
San Antonio, TX — city
Student Body
Where Freshmen Come From
From your state to this school
Student Demographics
UTSA Photos
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Neighborhoods near UTSA
Where students live around University of Texas at San Antonio — vibe, walkability, and commute at a glance.
How Does UTSA Compare?
Institutional resources and student-faculty ratios
Student-Faculty Ratio
25:1
Peer Institutions
Schools that UTSA reports as peers for academic and admissions benchmarking.
Will You Succeed at UTSA?
79.00% of freshmen return for sophomore year — 51.00% graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rates
7% below state avg
25% below state avg
6-Year Graduation by Group
UTSA Reviews
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29,634 UTSA Students Need Off-Campus Housing
With 34,864 students and only 4,585 dorm beds, 85% of UTSA students live off campus.
30,310
Undergraduates
4,554
Graduate Students
29,634
Need Off-Campus Housing
Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics. University Apartments is not affiliated with University of Texas at San Antonio.