The University of Texas at San Antonio: Review & Facts

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The University of Texas at San Antonio is a large four-year, public school with 34,395 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1969 and is one of the 37 colleges located in San Antonio, Texas.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, and doctoral degree are available at The University of Texas at San Antonio.

Majors
Offered
128
The University of Texas at San Antonio deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 128 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Computer Science, Business, Psychology, and Engineering. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The University of Texas at San Antonio student retention rate is high at 80% (well above Texas average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
80%
Good
The graduation rate at The University of Texas at San Antonio is low - 49%. Around 56% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at The University of Texas at San Antonio is reasonable, 24:1. Read more details about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are fairly high - around $18,500 per academic year. The additional fees at The University of Texas at San Antonio beyond tuition are approximately $3,000; which makes it a total of $21,500 per year.

Read the details about The University of Texas at San Antonio additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
87%
Easy
According to government data, 23,295 applications were submitted and 20,243 were accepted, so it is easy to get admitted at this school.

The college might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at The University of Texas at San Antonio in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,600
Medium
The University of Texas at San Antonio provides a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at The University of Texas at San Antonio, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
The University of Texas at San Antonio offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 4,600 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable -- approximately $6,600 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at The University of Texas at San Antonio. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, The University of Texas at San Antonio appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

The University of Texas at San Antonio Location and Address

Postal Address:
The University of Texas at San Antonio
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, Texas
78249-1644, USA
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St. Mary's University Rating
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Alamo City Barber College Rating
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The Art Institute of San AntonioThe Art Institute of San AntonioSan Antonio, TX
The Art Institute of San Antonio Rating
Associate's and bachelor's degrees. Tuition: $21k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. Over 200 students. Places a focus on culinary, art, and computer science programs.

Christ Mission CollegeChrist Mission CollegeSan Antonio, TX
Christ Mission College Rating
Associate's and bachelor's degrees. Tuition: $7k. On-campus housing option. More than 100 students. Safe campus.

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Galen College of Nursing San Antonio Rating
Associate's and bachelor's degrees. Roughly 3,200 students. Safe campus.

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The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Rating
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The College of Health Care Professions San Antonio Rating
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Vogue College of Cosmetology Rating
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Oblate School of Theology Rating
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