Fast Facts & Accolades

UTSA is San Antonio’s only Tier One university, nationally recognized for for generating student success and a powerful return on investment. Consequently, we are quickly gaining attention as a model for the future of higher education in our country.

Roadrunner Community Snapshot

UTSA is proud of its role in supporting thousands of talented and driven Roadrunners who are pursuing their educational journeys.

  • 36K

    Students

  • 45%

    First generation to college

  • 14%

    Military-affiliated students

  • 1.4K

    Faculty

  • 22:1

    Student-faculty ratio

  • 157K+

    Alumni

Academic Programs

UTSA's growing catalog of 180+ degree programs ensures every Roadrunner has the opportunity to pursue their passions and achieve their goals.

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  • Undergraduate Programs
    85

    Undergraduate Programs

  • Master's Programs
    75

    Master's Programs

  • Doctoral Programs
    28

    Doctoral Programs

Top Rankings

  • 3%

    Top Universities Worldwide

    Center for World University Rankings (2023)

  • #5

    Best Global Executive MBA in North America

    CEO Magazine (2023)

  • #44

    Best school for social mobility in the nation

    U.S. News & World Report (2025)

  • #9

    Top producers of Hispanic bachelor degree recipients in the nation

    Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine (2023)

  • #1

    'Best Value' among UT System Universities

    Wall Street Journal/College Pulse (2024)

  • #1

    Best Online Programs among UT System Universities

    U.S. News and World Report (2023)

San Antonio's Top Tier Research University

UTSA's faculty are tackling the challenges that impact our daily lives, from Alzheimer's to car accidents. That's why our classification as a Tier One university with an R1 designation from the Carnegie Foundation is a big deal. Tier One universities attract new businesses, research dollars, world-class faculty members and the talented students who want to learn from them, resulting in more discoveries to help our community.

Learn what Tier One means for UTSA

National Recognition

As UTSA has continued to grow, so too has its recognition as a national leader in higher education.

  • #114

    Ranking among U.S. Institutions

    Times Higher Education (2023)

  • 40 Spots

    Increased rank among best national universities since 2023

    U.S. News & World Report (2025)

Designations Achieved

Carnegie Classification Top Tier Research Institution R1

Our Carnegie R1 designation for research excellence places UTSA in the top 4% of universities in the nation

Seal of Excelencia Institutions serving Latinos

Our Seal of Excelencia designation recognizes UTSA's leadership in advancing Latino student success

Carnegie Foundation Elective Community Engagement

Our Elective Community Engagement Classification highlights UTSA's commitment to the San Antonio region

Innovation & Economic Prosperity University, APLU

Our Innovation & Economic Prosperity designation recognizes UTSA's impact on regional economic growth & opportunity

A Powerful Return on Investment

UTSA is heavily investing in data-informed approaches to fuel student success, setting graduates up for a life of prosperity and driving upward mobility for the next generation of Texans.

Higher Quality of Life

At UTSA, we don't just provide an education—we shape futures and elevate earning potential.

  • TOP 4%

    in the nation for driving economic mobility

    Third Way (2023)

  • #44

    in the nation for advancing social mobility

    U.S. News & World Report (2025)

  • #78

    in the U.S. for social impact

    Washington Monthly (2024)

  • Top 12%

    in the nation for social mobility

    Wall Street Journal & College Pulse (2025)


Reducing Financial Impact

Students with fewer money worries perform better in college and are more likely to graduate.

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    Roadrunners earn

    $28K
    MORE

    in average annual salary compared to high school graduates

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    Roadrunners have

    $5K
    LESS

    in education-related loan debt over a decade

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    39%

    of Roadrunners graduate

    NO DEBT

    compared to 29% a decade ago

UTSA's Hispanic Community

With an undergraduate enrollment that's nearly 60% Hispanic, UTSA reflects the demographic future of our country and serves as a model for closing the gaps in higher education. UTSA is the nation's #9 producer of Hispanic bachelor's degree recipients and ranked #17 for the highest number of graduate degrees awarded to Hispanics in the United States.

More about UTSA’s impact

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Supporting San Antonio and Texas

As San Antonio's largest university, UTSA is committed to expanding local talent and economic opportunity while continuing to serve as a driver of economic opportunity and social mobility for Texas.

More about UTSA & San Antonio

  • 95%

    of UTSA students are from Texas

  • 88%

    of graduates stay in Texas

  • 138K+

    Runner alumni living in Texas

  • $152M

    2023 research expenditures

  • 10

    American Association for the Advancement of Science fellows

  • 11

    Faculty researchers who are National Academy members

  • 75%

    Increase in students enrolled in undergrad research experience

Rising in Research

Our faculty are gaining more national recognition for their research, bringing more funding and more world-class talent to San Antonio all while providing transformational experiences for students.

National Leadership in Cybersecurity

UTSA is helping to put Texas on the map as a cyber powerhouse. We are one of the few universities nationally—and the only Hispanic Serving Institution—to hold all three National Center of Academic Excellence designations from the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security. An undisputed leader in cybersecurity education, our #5 nationally-ranked Online Cybersecurity Degree program is recognized for the exceptional credibility, affordability, and student experience it offers.

Explore our cyber leadership

Leading in Athletics

UTSA is at the forefront of a bold era. We are developing our student-athletes into champions and growing Roadrunner Athletics with the enthusiastic support of our alumni and local community.

  • 83

    Conference championships

  • 63

    NCAA postseason appearances

  • 55

    All-Americans

  • 17

    Varsity sports

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Data as of October 5, 2023 unless otherwise stated. For more UTSA stats and figures, including the latest available, explore Institutional Research and Analysis' Dashboards.