The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) Introduction and Academics

Introduction

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is fast emerging as a Tier One University with some of the finest research facilities in the state of Texas. The University of Texas at San Antonio was founded in 1969 by Texas Legislature and the first classes were held at the Koger Center. In 1973, construction began for the main campus of the university on an area of 600 acres. Over the years many buildings were constructed and more colleges were set up.

Currently, the University of Texas at San Antonio has a total enrollment of 29,000 students and comprises 8 colleges namely: College of Architecture, College of Business, College of Education and Human Development, College of Engineering, College of Liberal and Fine Arts, College of Sciences, College of Public Policy, and the Honors College. There are three campuses of the University of Texas at San Antonio: Main Campus, Downtown Campus, and the Hemisfair Park Campus.

The University of Texas at San Antonio is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools for awarding baccalaureate, master’s, and doctorate degrees.

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Information Summary

Ranks 29th in Texas and 925th overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about)	81.3
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance	$23,715
Admission Success rate	N/A
ACT / SAT 75%ile scores	25 / 1220
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty	26 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time)	73% / 55%
Enrollment Total (all students)	32,264

Academics

The University of Texas at San Antonio offers more than 130 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

Undergraduate Degrees

The undergraduate degree programs offered at the University of Texas at San Antonio include: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Public Administration, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences, and Bachelor of Music degree programs. The Bachelor of Arts degree program is available in different areas of study such as Women’s Studies, Anthropology, Art, English, Art History and Criticism, Geography, History, Philosophy, Political Science, and Chemistry. The students opting for the Bachelor of Science degree program can specialize in areas such as Health, Kinesiology, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Geology, Physics, and Environmental Science.

Graduate and Doctoral Degree Programs

The graduate degree programs offered at the University of Texas at San Antonio include: Master of Arts, Master of Accountancy, Master of Science, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Architecture, Master of Business Administration, and Master of Public Administration. The University of Texas at San Antonio also offers the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and Doctor of Education (Ed.D.). degree programs.

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Admissions

To seek admission in the University of Texas at San Antonio, students are required to submit the ApplyTexas Application for admission to four-year institutions. First time freshman admissions require submission of the admission application form, official high school transcripts, and ACT/SAT test scores.

Admissions are primarily granted on the basis of academic performance, educational preparation, standardized test scores, and high school coursework.

International Applicants

International students are required to submit the application form, original secondary school transcripts/national exam score report, and certificates/provisional diplomas evaluated by Foreign Credential Services of America (FCSA)/NACES. They are required to provide evidence of their proficiency in English by submitting their TOEFL/IELTS scores. They can also submit their ACT/SAT scores (if available).

Financial Aid

The University of Texas at San Antonio provides financial aid to students to help them meet their educational expenses. It must be noted that financial aid is only awarded to high school graduates. Different financial aid programs available for the students are: grants, work-study opportunities, scholarships, and student loans.

Scholarships, Grants, and Loans

The need-based grant options include the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG), Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG), TEXAS Excellence Grant (TEXAS), and UTSA Grant. Students can avail various loan options such as Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized loans, Federal Perkins loans, Federal Parent PLUS Loan, and Federal Graduate PLUS Loan. Students can apply for work-study programs wherein they can seek in-campus and off-campus work-study positions, subject to a maximum of 19 hours per week during academic session. The merit-based awards include Berwin, Celia Memorial Scholarship, Crawford, Eloise Academic Scholarship, Indian Student Association Scholarship, Port of San Antonio Scholarship, Steves Family Scholarship, and Admissions Rising Roadrunner Scholarship.

FAFSA

To apply for financial aid from the University of Texas at San Antonio, students are required to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the U.S. Department of Education. To be eligible for financial aid, students must be U.S citizens or eligible non-citizens. The University of Texas at San Antonio recommends a priority deadline of March 15 to apply for the financial aid.

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Students

The University of Texas at San Antonio believes in the philosophy that learning occurs both within and outside the classrooms and provides numerous opportunities to the students to explore their potential. There are more than 250 student organizations on campus. Numerous activities and campus festivals are organized by the student leaders throughout the year. The Student Government Association represents the voice of the students in campus affairs. Different types of counseling services such as individual counseling, psychotherapy, relationship, and group counseling and guidance are made available for the students. The Career Center provides valuable career-related and job search advice to the students. There is a Child Development Center that provides child care services for the children of the students, staff, and faculty of the University of Texas at San Antonio.

The libraries at the campus maintain a huge collection of books, articles, movies, periodicals, and journals that enhance the educational experience of the students. The campus bookstore stocks new and used books, apparel, accessories, school and office supplies, software, and computer peripherals.

On-Campus Housing and Dining Facilities

The University of Texas at San Antonio provides on-campus housing options to the students. The housing choices include the Chaparral Village and Laurel Village complexes offering apartment-style living. These apartments have two to four bedrooms with a living room and a kitchenette. Other housing options include the Chisholm Hall and University Oaks residence halls.

There are a number of on-campus restaurants such as Subway, Chilis Too, Chick-fil-A, Taco Cabana, Burger King, Roadrunner Café, Einstein Bros Bagels, and Extreme Pita.

Student Enrollment Demographics

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Athletics

The University of Texas at San Antonio is an NCAA Division I school and is a member of the Southland (West Division) Conference. The university has a rich legacy of winning 40 NCAA championships since 1981. The college athletic teams are known as the Roadrunners. The athletic mascot is Rowdy, the Roadrunner. The team colors are orange, navy blue, and white. The men’s sports include baseball, football, cross country, basketball, golf, track and field, and tennis. The women’s sports include basketball, golf, track and field, cross country, tennis, softball, soccer, and volleyball.

The athletic facilities available for the students of University of Texas at San Antonio include Alamodome, UTSA Recreational Sports Complex, Convocation Center, Roadrunner Field, Wolff Stadium, and Briggs Ranch Golf Club.

Bibliography

The University of Texas at San Antonio. About UTSA. Web. 14 December 2011.

The University of Texas at San Antonio. Academics. Web. 14 December 2011.

The University of Texas at San Antonio. UTSA Fast Facts 2010-2011. 2010. Print.

The University of Texas at San Antonio