UTSA Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 86.79%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1100. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $9,326
- Out-of-State Tuition: $22,249
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at UTSA:
- Total Enrollment: 35,770, including 4,185 online students
- 31,127 Undergraduate, 4,643 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 48.3% men, 51.7% women.
- This is a very large institution, likely offering a vast array of programs, research opportunities, and extracurricular activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 53%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 20%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 80%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 238 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 51 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 107 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
UTSA Overview
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is a four-year, public school located in San Antonio, TX. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.
The UTSA's tuition & fees is $9,326 for Texas residents and $22,249 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 71% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $8,863.
The school has a total enrollment of 35,770 and the students to faculty ratio is 24 to 1 (4.17%).
UTSA's acceptance rate is 86.79% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 27.10%. The median SAT score is 1100 and the ACT score is 23.
UTSA ranked 250th in National Universities and 34th in Texas Colleges rankings. The University of Texas at San Antonio is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of The University of Texas at San Antonio is $9,326 for in-state students and $22,249 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $10,116 for in-state students and $28,720 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $9,373 for Texas residents and $22,281 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $10,377 for Texas residents and $28,687 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|
| Undergraduate | $9,326 | $22,249 |
|---|
| Graduate | $10,116 | $28,720 |
|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|
| Undergraduate | $9,373 | $22,281 |
|---|
| Graduate | $10,377 | $28,687 |
|---|
The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
The University of Texas at San Antonio offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at UTSA
| Learning Opportunities |
|---|
| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
|---|
| Weekend/Evening College | No |
|---|
| Teacher Certification | Yes |
|---|
| Study Abroad | Yes |
|---|
| On-Campus Services |
|---|
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
|---|
| Employment services for students | Yes |
|---|
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
|---|
| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
|---|
The University of Texas at San Antonio Directory Information
Tools for analyzing and comparing UTSA