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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

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UTSA Report Card

Letter grades compare this school against national university benchmarks.

Academics

Selectivity, test scores, retention, and faculty access.

C-
Raw z-score: -1.17

Value

Cost, aid, grants, and post-graduation earnings.

A
Raw z-score: 1.23

Diversity

Economic access, geographic mix, and gender balance.

B-
Raw z-score: -0.44

Location

Safety, walkability, transit, and student nightlife.

-
Insufficient data

Campus

Housing capacity, student body scale, and campus setting.

C+
Raw z-score: -0.46

Outcomes

Graduation, retention, employment, and earnings.

C+
Raw z-score: -0.93

Grades are benchmarked against national profile data. View methodology

The University of Texas at San Antonio is a public research university and the largest university in San Antonio, serving over 34,000 students. UTSA is a Carnegie R1 research institution with strong programs in cybersecurity, engineering, business, education, and the health sciences. It is one of the fastest-growing universities in Texas and a key driver of San Antonio's innovation economy.

Can You Get Into UTSA?

UTSA admitted just 19,900 of 22,497 applicants — a 88.50% acceptance rate

Admissions Snapshot

Acceptance Rate88.50%
School
State avg

49% above state avg

Total Applicants22,497
Students Admitted19,900
Students Enrolled5,877
Yield Rate29.50%
School
State avg

3% above state avg

Test Scores (Middle 50%)

SAT Reading & Writing

510610

200800

SAT Math

490590

200800

ACT Composite

1926

136

Your odds at this school

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.

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What Will UTSA Cost You?

Most students don't pay sticker price — 70.00% receive financial aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$9,279
School
National avg

85% below national avg

Fees$3,040
Room (on-campus)$7,052
Board (meal plan)$4,834
Total Cost of Attendance$24,205

Per-credit cost: $260 (part-time)

Financial Aid & Grants

Students receiving any aid70.00%
Average grant amount$8,453/yr

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-CampusOff-Campus (avg)
Annual Housing$7,052Varies
Monthly Equivalent$588/moSee listings
Meal Plan$4,834 (required)Flexible
Availability4,585 beds onlyHundreds of options

What Can You Study at UTSA?

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

1

Psychology, General.

528 graduates · 78.79% women

2

Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance.

389 graduates · 21.85% women

3

Exercise Science and Kinesiology.

382 graduates · 56.54% women

4

Biology/Biological Sciences, General.

351 graduates · 68.95% women

5

Business Administration and Management, General.

317 graduates · 50.79% women

6

Computer and Information Sciences, General.

315 graduates · 19.37% women

7

Education, General.

259 graduates · 92.28% women

8

Marketing/Marketing Management, General.

253 graduates · 62.45% women

9

Communication, General.

229 graduates · 62.01% women

10

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.

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What's It Like at UTSA?

San Antonio, TX — city

Student Body

Total Enrollment34,864
Undergraduates30,310
Graduate Students4,554
Full-Time24,829 (71%)
Part-Time10,035 (29%)
Women53.00%

Where Freshmen Come From

Out-of-State
2%
Texas
97%
International
1%

From your state to this school

Student Demographics

White
20%
Asian
6%
Hispanic
59%
Black
8%
Two or More
3%
Not Reported
1%

Neighborhoods near UTSA

Where students live around University of Texas at San Antonio — vibe, walkability, and commute at a glance.

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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.

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Will You Succeed at UTSA?

79.00% of freshmen return for sophomore year — 51.00% graduate within 6 years

Graduation Rates

First-Year Retention79.00%
School
State avg

7% below state avg

4-Year Graduation Rate32.00%
5-Year Graduation Rate46.00%
6-Year Graduation Rate51.00%
School
State avg

25% below state avg

National Average (6-year)53%
UTSA
51.00%
Natl Avg
53%

6-Year Graduation by Group

Asian Students55.00%
White Students45.00%
Black Students49.00%
Hispanic Students54.00%
Women54.00%
Men48.00%

UTSA Reviews

Student perspectives on academics, campus life, and housing fit

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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.