The University of Texas at San Antonio

San Antonio, TX

publicDoctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity (R1)

Safety

B

ROI

A+

The University of Texas at San Antonio is a very large public R1 doctoral research university located in San Antonio, Texas, with an undergraduate enrollment of 30,580. As a Carnegie R1 doctoral research institution, it supports graduate and professional programs across a broad range of academic disciplines alongside its undergraduate curriculum, with faculty engaged in funded research programs. As a public institution primarily funded through state appropriations and federal grants, it operates within the broader Texas postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 87% acceptance rate, admission is open to most applicants. The 87% acceptance rate reflects a broadly open admissions approach serving a wide range of students. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $9,172 per year. The highest program-level earnings outcomes are in CIP 00 — 10-year median earnings among aid recipients in these fields reach $128,404. The 4-year graduation rate is 52%, 7 percentage points above the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $57,131. FIRE rates the campus free speech climate at 62/100 — a mixed record on speech protections.

Acceptance Rate

86.8%

Avg Net Price

$10,836

6-yr Grad Rate

60.4%

Earnings 10yr

$57,131

The Numbers

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
86.8%
SAT Range
1000–1220
ACT Range
19–25
Enrollment
30,580
Student:Faculty
24:1

Costs & Outcomes

In-State Tuition
$9,011
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,051
Room & Board
$14,912
Students Receiving Aid
44.1%
Median Debt at Grad

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Data from U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS, College Scorecard, Clery Act), Bureau of Labor Statistics, and FIRE. Updated annually. Not affiliated with The University of Texas at San Antonio.