The University of Texas at San Antonio

  • 4/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 4.5 2 reviews
#22 Best Public Universities in Texas

Overview

Total enrollment

35,770
The University of Texas at San Antonio overview
The University of Texas at San Antonio overview
  • Size Large
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Texas's second-largest city, The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) operates its main campus in the northwestern region of San Antonio, with a downtown campus in the city's center. The primary 600-acre campus features modern architectural designs surrounded by native Texas Hill Country landscape, while the downtown location serves as a hub for business and technology programs. Established in 1969 to serve San Antonio's growing population, UTSA has developed into a major public research institution particularly known for its cybersecurity, business, engineering, and architecture programs. The university maintains several residential communities on its main campus, where many first-year students reside. UTSA competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Roadrunners, with football games played at the Alamodome in downtown San Antonio.

Ratings

UTSA is rated within the lower 32% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    4 out of 10
  • Academics
    5 out of 10
  • Resources
    2 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    4 out of 10
  • Value
    3 out of 10

Rankings

Rankings for The University of Texas at San Antonio within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Admissions

Admission Standards

Easy
The University of Texas at San Antonio admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1000/1220
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 19/25

Acceptance Rate

86.8%
The University of Texas at San Antonio applications overview
  • Applications Due Jun 1, 2027
  • Enrollment Rate 27.1%
  • Application Fee $70

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Texas Resident Tuition

$9,011

Out of State Resident Tuition

$22,051

Breakdown

In State Costs for The University of Texas at San Antonio
  • Tuition $9,011
  • Books and Supplies $1,000
  • Other Fees $3,060
  • Room and Board $14,912
  • Budget for Other Expenses $3,002
  • Total One Year Cost $30,985

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$47,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

27% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at The University of Texas at San Antonio are Business, General Studies, and Biology. 25% of students major in Business, 11% in General Studies, and 8% in Biology.

  • Business 25%
  • General Studies 11%
  • Biology 8%
  • Psychology 8%
  • Social Sciences 7%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=229027.

GPA calculator: The University of Texas at San Antonio GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026