Overview
Enrollment
| Location | San Antonio, Texas |
| Online | utsa.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus 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
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
UTSA is rated within the lower 34% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for The University of Texas at San Antonio within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#903 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#357 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#44 in Best Colleges in Texas
#20 in Best Public Colleges in Texas
#133 in Best Value Colleges in Texas
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1000/1200 |
| ACT | 19/26 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.36 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jun 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $70 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Texas Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $3,040 |
| Room and Board | $11,843 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,932 |
| Total One Year Cost | $24,766 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $3,040 |
| Room and Board | $11,843 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,932 |
| Total One Year Cost | $37,740 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 25% |
| General Studies | 11% |
| Biology | 8% |
| Psychology | 8% |
| Social Sciences | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=229027 IPEDS survey data for The University of Texas at San Antonio.
Current students may use the The University of Texas at San Antonio GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025