C+
Above Average
Score: 58/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
61/100 · earnings-weighted

The University of Texas at San Antonio

4-Year Public
📍 San Antonio, Texas 78249
Outcomes
B
69/100
Affordability
B
65/100
Resources
D
40/100
Experience
B
71/100
Prestige
C
46/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

34,864
Total Enrollment
51%
Graduation Rate
79%
Retention Rate
25.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
88%
Acceptance Rate
$10,831
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near The University of Texas at San Antonio ▼

17% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$304,938
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,391
1-Year Change
+1.8%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at The University of Texas at San Antonio, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$57,131
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$46,340
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$20,500
Median debt at graduation
52.6%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,105
Average SAT
22
Median ACT
44.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 36% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 60th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TX wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at The University of Texas at San Antonio

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Computer and Information Sciences$72,804$106,358+15%#87 of 459#76$20,892
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$70,489$90,846-10%#230 of 258#217$24,907
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection$71,202$90,691+-0%——$20,375
Management Information Systems and Services$58,123$90,049+8%#53 of 166#51$21,500
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management$54,877$88,585+4%#39 of 99#39$21,500
Computer Engineering$73,639$87,983-19%#171 of 189#165$26,287
Mechanical Engineering$64,313$87,062-6%#262 of 318#221$26,000
Civil Engineering$67,994$84,166-3%#130 of 233#132$25,370
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods$47,528$78,996-8%#72 of 126#72$22,645
Biomedical/Medical Engineering$60,705$77,774-17%#113 of 118#108$24,200
Finance and Financial Management Services$52,452$75,373-10%#253 of 452#256$19,836
Accounting and Related Services$52,176$73,605-3%#388 of 796#400$19,782
Human Resources Management and Services$56,961$68,185+0%#88 of 187#89$22,722
Business/Managerial Economics$44,424$67,547-13%#66 of 84#67$18,246
Business Administration, Management and Operations$44,762$65,018-5%#578 of 1176#583$18,686
Real Estate$41,965$62,817-26%#20 of 25#21$19,071
Interior Architecture$36,513$61,356+2%#11 of 17#10$29,650
Mathematics$43,127$57,944-17%#266 of 309#254$22,621
Marketing$36,862$57,885-16%#420 of 516#434$20,500
Architecture$39,181$57,778-14%#76 of 78#71$22,000
Chemistry$40,700$57,652-11%#174 of 209#177$19,969
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences$42,779$57,540-4%#92 of 138#83$18,500
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$26,931$57,431+4%#98 of 265#74$21,908
Biology$31,467$56,721-1%#461 of 841#438$20,991
Public Administration$38,358$56,557-13%#35 of 47#35$20,000
Hospitality Administration/Management$35,569$55,821-2%#70 of 137#72$22,200
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$30,160$54,399+-0%#274 of 610#276$21,885
Public Health$33,514$54,188-8%#134 of 215#134$24,000
Music$47,010$53,878+26%#36 of 268#26$23,703
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies$44,563$53,872-3%#120 of 207#108$21,500
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences$34,454$53,757-12%#107 of 156#107$20,500
Political Science and Government$30,235$53,674-15%#464 of 565#446$19,718
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$34,397$53,652+1%#214 of 476#204$22,187
Geography and Cartography—$53,449-8%#95 of 117#84$16,750
Communication and Media Studies$34,314$53,267-5%#353 of 660#338$21,655
History$33,264$52,655+4%#192 of 459#150$21,407
Criminal Justice and Corrections$35,740$51,034-8%#465 of 660#464$19,500
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services$49,205—————
Psychology$29,099$49,048-3%#601 of 1027#559$19,500
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology$26,218$46,726-25%#49 of 49#49$21,000
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations—$46,192-24%#64 of 67#63—
Sociology$32,787$45,866-13%#375 of 462#373$22,937
Business/Commerce$33,366$45,516-33%#264 of 271#269—
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology—$45,035-31%#108 of 110#109$19,250
English Language and Literature$31,004$44,680-8%#420 of 576#397$21,375
International Relations and National Security Studies$25,879$42,864-36%#117 of 118#118$21,522
Physics$36,328$42,790-44%#107 of 107#107$25,000
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services—$41,778-16%#74 of 90#73$27,000
Fine and Studio Arts$23,551$41,550+0%#211 of 423#192$24,625
Anthropology$26,735$41,472-11%#145 of 188#140$18,625

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The The University of Texas at San Antonio Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $304,938
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,391/mo — vs ~$784/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 78250 (4.8% cap, San Antonio)

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🏆 Where The University of Texas at San Antonio Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#27
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $6,239 $19,177
Room $7,052
Board $4,834
Total Cost (On-Campus) $24,766 $37,740

Financial Aid

86%
Receive Any Aid
49%
Receive Pell Grants
44%
Take Out Loans
$10,831
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$7,802
$30,001 - $48,000$7,976
$48,001 - $75,000$9,699
$75,001 - $110,000$15,948
$110,001+$19,758

Student Demographics

34,864
Total Students
53%
Women
83%
Traditional Age (18-24)
17%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 20%
Hispanic 59%
Black 8%
Asian 6%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 55%
Off-Campus (Renters) 17%
With Family 28%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~6,066 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 29%
Hybrid (Some Online) 57%
Fully Online 14%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 83%
25-64 (Adult) 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at The University of Texas at San Antonio?
The University of Texas at San Antonio has an acceptance rate of 88%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend The University of Texas at San Antonio?
Tuition at The University of Texas at San Antonio is $6,239 for in-state students and $19,177 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $10,831.
What is the graduation rate at The University of Texas at San Antonio?
The graduation rate at The University of Texas at San Antonio is 51%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is The University of Texas at San Antonio a good school?
The University of Texas at San Antonio has a Repit College Score of 58/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (D): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend The University of Texas at San Antonio?
The University of Texas at San Antonio has a total enrollment of 34,864 students. Most students (83%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near The University of Texas at San Antonio?
Yes! Approximately 17% of students at The University of Texas at San Antonio live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 6,066 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology