Campus & Student Life at The University of Texas at San Antonio

Home to about 29,959 undergraduates in 2020, UTSA is a very large, public university located in San Antonio, Texas. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, UTSA offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UTSA can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UTSA Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

UTSA Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UTSA Disability Services.

UTSA for the Military

While not a "service academy", UTSA does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit UTSA Veteran Services . For more information, check out our UTSA for Veterans Guide.

UTSA offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, UTSA does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at The University of Texas at San Antonio

UTSA offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at The University of Texas at San Antonio

UTSA has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 29,959 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 23,018 (76.8%). Part-time attendance was 6,941 (23.2%).

The University of Texas at San Antonio is Ranked #592 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UTSA receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank UTSA #592 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at UTSA by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the UTSA Diversity Guide.

The University of Texas at San Antonio Competes in the NCAA

UTSA has a total of 454 student athletes, 261 men and 193 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to The University of Texas at San Antonio Athletics