University of Texas-San Antonio

6900 N. Loop 1604 W
San Antonio, TX 78249
http://www.utsa.edu

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Overview
TypePublic institution
Year Founded1969
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students23,431
Endowment36,386,115
Application DeadlineJuly 1
Application Fee30
SelectivityLess selective
Application DeadlineJuly 1
Tuition6,186 in-state, 14,436 out-of-state
Room/Board7,902
Services
Associated FirmsUSAA SBC
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Servicesco-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsInstitute of Texan Cultures offers exhibits on the history of Texas' multiple ethnic groups.
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, other
MuseumsInstitute of Texan Cultures offers exhibits on the history of Texas' multiple ethnic groups.
Periodical Subs35,000
# of Books668,000
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 monthsN/A
within one year62%
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities4%
Students in sororities2%
Campus Size600 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing11%
College housing typescoed dorms (83%), apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students (2%), special housing for international students (15%)
Popular EventsHomecoming; Greek Week; Who? s Who; Week of Welcome; Gray Matters Debate; Latino Heritage Week; Gay, Lesbian, Bi-Sexual, & Transgender Pride Week; Diversity Week; Black Heritage Week; Asian Heritage Week; University Life Awards; Leadership Basics; Leadership Challenge; Parents Weekend; Best Fest; Spring Fling; Fiesta UTSA; Night Under the Stars; NIUTSA; Shrimp Fest
Nearest AirportSan Antonio (10), Austin, TX (80)
Nearest TrainSan Antonio, TX (5)
Army ROTCOffered on campus
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, opera, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook
Number of Organizations180
# of fraternities10
# of sororities9
Students in fraternities4%
Students in sororities2%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Paisano (weekly)
Honor SocietiesAlpha Chi; Alpha Epsilon Delta; Alpha Lambda Delta; Beta Beta Beta; Golden Key International Honor Society; Lambda Pi Eta; Omicron Delta Epsilon; Omicron Delta Kappa; Phi Alpha Delta; Phi Alpha Theta; Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Chi Theta; Psi Chi; Rho Lambda; Scabbard and Blade Military Honor Society; Sigma Delta Pi; Sigma Kappa Upsilon; Sigma Kappa Upsilon; Tau Beta Pi; Upsilon Pi Epsilon; Directory at: http: //www. utsa. edu/sa/SO/index. htm;
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Baptist Student Ministry; Campus Advance; Campus Crusade for Christ; Catholic Student Association; Christians on Campus; CRU; Eckankar; Intervarsity Christian Fellowship; Latter Day Saints Student Association; Muslim Student Association; Rebuild My Church Initiative; United Methodist Student Movement; Directory at: http: //www. utsa. edu/sa/SO/index. htm;
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) African Student Association; Asian Alliance; Filipino Student Association; Hispanic Student Association; Indian Cultural Association; Korean Student Organization; Puerto Rican Association of Student Leaders; Taiwanese Student Association; Turkish Student Association; UMOJA (African American); Mexican American Studies Student Organization; Sigma Delta Pi (Spanish Honors Society); Alpha Phi Alpha (African American Male); Delta Sigma Theta (African American Female); Kappa Delta Chi (Latina Service-Female); Omega Delta Phi (Hispanic Men); Sigma Lambda Alpha (Latina-Female); Alpha Lambda Tau (Alternative); Black Men of Distinction; Directory at: http: //www. utsa. edu/sa/SO/index. htm;
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Ambassadors, Business Student Council, Campus Activities Board, Cheerleaders, Dance Team, Finding Awareness by Creating Educated Students (FACES), Interfraternity Council (IFC), Pan-Hellenic Council (PHC), Multi-Cultural Greek Council (MGC), Registered Student Organization (RSO), Student Alumni Association, Student Government Association, Volunteer Organization Involving Community Education and Service (VOICES), Honors Alliance (umbrella for 45 Honor Societies), 35 Professional Organizations (example: Am. Society of Mechanical Engineers), 23 Fraternities and Sororities, Alpha Phi Omega (APO: Service), American Red Cross, Frontrunners, Rotaract, Toastmasters, Student Athlete Advisory Committee. Directory at: http: //www. utsa. edu/sa/SO/index. htm;