The University of Texas at San Antonio is a public research university in San Antonio, Texas. With over 34,000 students across its four campuses spanning 758 acres, UTSA is the largest university in San Antonio and the eighth-largest by enrollment in the state of Texas. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity" and offers 159 degree options from its 9 colleges. Established in 1969, UTSA has become the third largest institution within the UT System by enrollment. The university has a local economic impact of $1.2 billion and the UTSA Institute for Economic Development generates $2.9 billion in direct economic impact nationwide. The university's restricted research expenditures have grown to $64.3 million while total research expenditures grew to $134 million in FY20.
| Motto | Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis, (Latin) |
| Motto (English) | A cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy |
| Type | Public research university |
| Established | June 05, 1969 |
| Parent institution | University of Texas System |
| Academic affiliations | ORAU, HACU, CNAHEC, Space-grant |
| Endowment | $181.4 million |
| President | Thomas Taylor Eighmy |
| Academic staff | 1,432 (2019 Fall) |
| Administrative staff | 2,739 (2017 Fall) |
| Students | 34,742 (2020 Fall) |
| Undergraduates | 27,932 (2019 Fall) |
| Postgraduates | 4,662 (2019 Fall) |
| Campus | Main: Suburban, 725 acres, Downtown: Urban, 18 acres, Hemisfair: Urban, 4 acres |
| Colors | Blue & Orange |
| Mascot | Rowdy |
| Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I – Conference USA |
About University of Texas at San Antonio
State research institution named by Times Higher Education as one of the best universities in the world under 50 years old in 2012 and 2013. The school became the largest university in San Antonio.
Achievement of University of Texas at San Antonio
The school's football team previously played in the Western Athletic Conference and as an FCS independent before joining Conference USA.
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Latest information about University of Texas at San Antonio updated on July 28 2021.
