FAST FACTS 2019
UTSA President Taylor Eighmy
Greetings, UTSA is an institution on the rise, and I couldn’t be prouder of our rapid trajectory toward our destinations as a model for student success and great research university. We are educating students who have the skills our city, state and nation need to address our society’s grandest challenges. With signature academic programs in highly in-demand fields, UTSA is serving as a prosperity engine for our region and as a driver of social mobility for our students. UTSA is a growing university, with intentions to expand to over 45,000 students by 2028. Our dramatic increases in retention and graduation rates as well as plans to expand the UTSA Downtown Campus are just two examples of our efforts to graduate more world-engaged civic leaders of tomorrow. On page 5, you’ll see some of the additional goals we’ve set to attain new levels of excellence within the next decade. You can read all about our pathway to achieve them at utsa.edu/strategicplan. The facts within this brochure tell a terrific story about UTSA’s powerful impact on our students and community. Thank you for reading and for taking the time to get to know us better.
Taylor Eighmy UTSA President
2 // UTSA.EDU
The vision for UTSA Destinations In the fall of 2018, UTSA evolved its strategic planning framework to sharpen its focus on the type of institution the university will become in the decade ahead. Based on input from internal and external stakeholders, as well as the UT System Board of Regents, UTSA has three overarching destinations in its future. UTSA WILL BE A MODEL FOR STUDENT SUCCESS. UTSA puts students first by cultivating an environment focused on their success. As a next generation Hispanicthriving, multicultural institution where students from all backgrounds can excel, UTSA serves as a prosperity engine that educates the world-engaged civic leaders of tomorrow. UTSA will continue its dramatic momentum from the last decade to retain and graduate more students while emphasizing classroom-to-career educational opportunities. UTSA WILL BE A GREAT RESEARCH UNIVERSITY. UTSA is an urban serving university focused on driving San Antonio’s knowledge economy, living out the notion that great universities need great cities and great cities need great universities. UTSA is on a fast track to becoming a nationally recognized research university, is well on its way to earning National Research University Fund (NRUF) eligibility and is aiming for an R1 designation (highest research activity) by the Carnegie Commission. These designations will position UTSA in alignment with members of the prestigious Association of American Universities. UTSA WILL BE AN EXEMPLAR FOR STRATEGIC GROWTH AND INNOVATIVE EXCELLENCE. UTSA will realize its full potential as a university by growing its enrollment and infrastructure while focusing on innovation and continuous improvement. UTSA actively cultivates the excellence of its people and places an emphasis on increasing the diversity of its leadership and faculty to reflect the community it serves.
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Visionary goals UTSA IS ON A TRAJECTORY TO MEET THE GOALS OUTLINED IN ITS STRATEGIC PLAN
BY 2020
$100M
Total Research Expenditures
215
Ph.D. Degrees Awarded
BY 2023
85%
Students Returning for their Sophomore Year
35%
4-Year Graduation Rate
60%
6-Year Graduation Rate
55%
Freshmen in the Top 25% of their Class
BY 2028
45,000
Total Enrollment
$400M Endowment
3M Square Feet of New Construction Across Four Campuses
75%
Students Participating in Experiential Learning
20:1
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
<$20,000
Average Student Debt VISIONARY GOALS // 5
UTSA is on the move UTSA’s momentum has created excitement across its four campuses. By 2028, we expect to see 45,000 students and 2,000 faculty members at the university. The Presidential Initiative on the Campus Master Plan keeps the momentum focused, well planned and advancing moment to moment.
Main Campus With 104 buildings on 600 acres, the Main Campus houses the Business, Education and Human Development, Engineering, Liberal and Fine Arts, Sciences, and Honors Colleges. In 2019, the Large-Scale Testing Laboratory is scheduled to open for engineering students. The new Science and Engineering Building is scheduled for completion in 2020. Public-private partnerships are providing opportunities for new housing and retail along UTSA Boulevard.
Downtown Campus 2018 was a momentous year for the Downtown Campus, located west of IH-35, and for the City of San Antonio as plans were announced over the next 10 years to add a School of Data Science, a School of Entrepreneurship, a National Security Collaboration Center, an Urban Education Institute and an Urban Science Institute downtown, in the heart of San Antonio. Plans have also been announced for additional housing as UTSA works with the City of San Antonio and Bexar County to anchor a high technology corridor. Currently about one-third (32%) of UTSA’s graduate students take classes downtown.
Hemisfair Campus At the Hemisfair Campus, the Institute of Texan Cultures hosts exhibits and live performances. Through its research, collections, exhibits and programs, the institute promotes an understanding and appreciation of Texas and Texans.
Park West Athletics Campus The 125-acre Park West Campus, which sits less than two miles from the Main Campus, is home to a soccer field and a track-andfield stadium. It serves Roadrunner athletes and is designated as a host site for community sporting events.
San Antonio UTSA is proud to be located in the nation’s seventh largest city, and one of the fastest growing in the country. UTSA considers San Antonio an extended campus for its urban serving mission; the university is a major supplier of talent for the workforce, an inspiration for business startups and an integral partner in solving San Antonio’s grand challenges.
6 // CAMPUSES
W H AT OT H E R S A R E S AY I N G A B O U T U T S A One of the top five young universities in the nation - Times Higher Education
“UTSA is building the best data science program in the world. It will train the smartest students in the field and make them the hottest commodities in the workforce.” - Graham Weston, San Antonio businessman and developer
No. 1 cybersecurity program in the nation - Hewlett-Packard / Ponemon Institute
No. 3 in the U.S. for Military Friendly Schools - Victory Media
No. 1 Hispanic Serving Institution in the U.S. and one of the top five undergraduate business schools in Texas - Bloomberg Businessweek
No. 10 U.S. public university for promoting research and enabling social mobility - Brookings Institution
“I think the hottest, most exciting thing happening downtown is The University of Texas at San Antonio. UTSA is making an incredible move into an urban campus setting that I think is going to absolutely change the trajectory of that side of downtown, and, in my opinion, the entire downtown.” - David Adelman, San Antonio Developer
Among an elite group of U.S. universities to earn the Carnegie Foundation’s Community Engagement Classification - Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching
National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Research - U.S. Department of Homeland Security & National Security Agency
“This development is going to make a dramatic difference on the synergy that will occur in central city. Most importantly, it’s going to be a beacon to a lot of students that may live in the inner city, east, west, south, who will see this great opportunity that attending college is attainable.” – Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff
IN THE NEWS // 7
U T S A AT A G L A N C E
32,101
Total Students
51%
First-time Freshmen who Graduated in Top Quartile in High School
4,162
Graduate Students
86
Countries Represented
69%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
157
Degree Programs
1,322 Faculty
3,012
Staff (Excluding Work-Studies)
To learn more, visit utsa.edu
UTSA is a university of first choice for students from Texas, the nation and 86 countries UTSA prides itself on its diverse student population. 64% of UTSA students are from underrepresented groups. Nearly half (45%) of UTSA undergraduates will be the first in their family to earn a bachelor’s degree. Additionally, transfer students comprise about 39% of UTSA’s total undergraduate population. Further enhancing an already diverse student population is UTSA’s military community, which makes up approximately 14% of total students. It includes active duty military members, veterans, reserves/guard, and their spouses or dependents.
Fall 2018 Enrollment by Gender Female
16,346
(51%)
Male
15,755
(49%)
Total
32,101
(100%)
Bexar County
15,717
(49%)
Harris County
2,123
(7%)
12,622
(39%)
Fall 2018 Enrollment by Residence Other Texas Counties Other States
762
(2%)
International
877
(3%)
32,101
(100%)
Total
Fall 2018 Enrollment by Ethnicity Hispanic
17,529
(55%)
White
7,500
(23%)
African-American
2,750
(9%)
Asian
1,809
(6%)
950
(3%)
1,045
(3%)
International Two or More Races Not Indicated
396
(1%)
American Indian
65
(>1%)
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
57
(>1%)
32,101
(100%)
Total
STUDENT DEMOGR APHICS // 9
Student success “UTSA does a fantastic job in providing opportunities for student success, regardless of discipline. Whether it be the first-generation support, the diverse student body and its respective organizations, or the availability of professors, internships and workshops, I have always found ways to enhance my educational experience. If you are willing to look for it, the opportunities are endless.” - Rambod Agharokh Azavaleh ’18 The Office of Student Academic Success supports the academic and holistic development of students by cultivating a sense of belonging to the university and guiding students in developing effective and meaningful strategies for academic success. The office houses the Tomás Rivera Center for Student Success (TRC), which includes Tutoring Services, Supplemental Instruction, Academic Success Coaching, and the Access College and Excel Program. The TRC provides innovative resources and unparalleled student centric academic support services that promote lifelong learning. During the 2017-18 academic year, the center served approximately 25,000 students with over 85,000 contact hours. Additionally, it employs over 200 students in SI Leader, Tutor and Peer Mentor positions annually. The Office of Student Success Initiatives delivers innovative programs that include academic guidance to promote a sense of connectedness and belonging among various members of the UTSA community, guided by peer mentors, faculty coaches and dedicated, professional staff. » F irst-Year Experience (FYE). A foundational academic experience for students to explore what the university has to offer. All first-time-in-college students participate in UTSA’s FYE, a program that helps new college students make connections academically and socially on campus. » UTSA’s LEAD and SOAR initiatives. Early career programming for students who have been conditionally admitted to UTSA and for students who would greatly benefit from targeted academic support. Both programs address the academic and social needs of students using high-impact practices such as learning communities, service learning and signature experience opportunities to promote success. » First-Generation & Transfer Student Center. Support for first-generation and transfer students pursuing their undergraduate degree.
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The Office of Student Advising and Support provides UTSA students with professional academic advisors who use proactive strategies for successful caseload management to support students from admission to graduation. Additionally, the Graduation Help Desk consolidates UTSA tools and resources available to help students stay on track to graduate in four years. It serves as a one-stop resource for students who need assistance with resolving potential roadblocks to graduation.
First-Year Retention 90.0%
85.0% 5 YEAR MINIMUM GOAL 2023
85%
80.0%
&
Math Matters, New Faculty Institute, GUIDE, Academic Pathways Pilot
CURRENT NATIONAL AVERAGE
PIVOT, CAMPUS, DegreeWorks, CLASS, Success Marker Courses
75.0%
Raised Admissions Standards
70.0%
65.0%
Raised Admissions Standards
60.0%
56.1%
55.0%
Advising Reorganization, First Year Experience, Presidential Scholarships
University College
50.0%
2009
73.4%
Graduation Help Desk, Retention Grants, Resiliency & Retention Program, SOAR, Personalized Outreach
2010
2011
2012
2013
Foundation One Stop Enrollment Center
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
Data as reported to the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Four-Year Graduation Rates 40% 35% 5 YEAR MINIMUM GOAL 2023
35%
30%
&
CURRENT NATIONAL AVERAGE
Math Matters, New Faculty Institute, GUIDE, Academic Pathways Pilot
25%
15% 10%
25.1%
PIVOT, CAMPUS, DegreeWorks, CLASS, Success Marker Courses
20%
Raised Admissions Standards
5%
Graduation Help Desk, Retention Grants, Resiliency & Retention Program, SOAR, Personalized Outreach
Raised Admissions Standards
7.4%
Advising Reorganization, First Year Experience, Presidential Scholarships
University College
Foundation One Stop Enrollment Center
0% 2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
Data as reported to the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Six-Year Graduation Rates 60% 5 YEAR MINIMUM GOAL 2023
60%
55%
&
CURRENT NATIONAL AVERAGE
50%
Math Matters, New Faculty Institute, GUIDE, Academic Pathways Pilot
45%
PIVOT, CAMPUS, DegreeWorks, CLASS, Success Marker Courses
40% 35% 30%
Raised Admissions Standards
Raised Admissions Standards
28.5%
25%
University College
39.6%
Graduation Help Desk, Retention Grants, Resiliency & Retention Program, SOAR, Personalized Outreach Foundation One Stop Enrollment Center
Advising Reorganization, First Year Experience, Presidential Scholarships
20% 2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
Data as reported to the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
STUDENT SUCCESS // 11
Research and economic development drive UTSA’s knowledge enterprise With an emphasis on entrepreneurship, innovation and transdisciplinary collaboration, UTSA is leveraging its research and development capabilities to benefit the San Antonio community and the world beyond by focusing on society’s grand challenges. Success in this area is measured by reaching the nation’s highest of research performance indicators, such as the Carnegie R1 Research Intensive Institution level, and meeting the eligibility criteria to access the National Research University Fund. The UTSA research enterprise continues to be fueled by strong partnerships with educational institutions, industry leaders and government/military representatives on the local, national and international levels. These collaborations are taking UTSA and downtown San Antonio to transformative levels within the new knowledge enterprise. UTSA researchers specialize primarily in biosciences, including brain health, regenerative medicine and infectious disease; all things cyber, including data sciences and analytics, machine learning, cloud computing and artificial intelligence; advanced materials, micro to macro; sustainable communities and critical infrastructure, including smart cities; and human and social development, particularly as it applies to education. Some faculty members conduct fundamental research to unlock mysteries that advance the understanding of their fields of expertise. Others strive to innovate, developing products with the potential to improve society. Undergraduate and graduate students enjoy a thriving research culture at UTSA, working alongside faculty members who are highly regarded in their fields. As early as their freshman year, UTSA students can be involved in a broad spectrum of research activities, whether it’s developing new approaches for stem cell therapy, creating bone scaffolds, examining the nuances of music theory or patenting new technologies. To facilitate this, the university has a number of programs, including the UTSA RISE Research Training Program, which received over $6 million in FY 2018 from the National Institutes of Health to advance undergraduate research success.
12 // RESEARCH
UTSA has developed a strong entrepreneurial network for students and faculty to take inventions created while at the university to market. This network, cultivated by the Office of Commercialization and Innovation, enables industrial research partnerships, intellectual property management, proof-ofconcept development, new venture incubation, entrepreneurial training, and policies and procedures that accelerate the ease of transition of intellectual property from the university to industry. During FY 18, UTSAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s total research and development expenditures reached $69.7 million, restricted research and development expenditures increased to over $44.2 million, and National Research University Fund expenditures increased to $37.8 million. These accomplishments put UTSA on target to meet eligibility by 2021.
Research centers and institutes • Autism Research Center • Bank of America Child and Adolescent Policy
Research Institute • Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Lean Systems • Center for Archaeological Research • Center for Community Based and Applied Health Research • Center for Cultural Sustainability • Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security • Center for Innovative Drug Discovery • Center for the Inquiry of Transformative Literacies • Center for Research and Policy in Education • Center for Research and Training in the Sciences • Center for Simulation, Visualization and Real
Time Prediction • Center for Urban and Regional Planning Research • Center for Water Research • Institute for Cyber Security • Institute for Demographic and Socioeconomic Research • Institute for Health Disparities Research • Open Cloud Institute • San Antonio Cellular Therapeutics Institute • South Texas Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases • Texas Sustainable Energy Research Institute • The Cyber Center for Security and Analytics • UTSA Neurosciences Institute • Water Institute of Texas
Areas of research excellence • Advanced Materials and Manufacturing • Cloud, Cybersecurity, Computing, Analytics and
Data Sciences • Integrated Biomedicine: Neuroscience/Brain Health,
Regenerative and Molecular Medicine, and Infectious Diseases • Social and Educational Transformation and Innovation • Sustainable Communities and Critical Infrastructure
14 // RESE ARCH
Exceptional students deserve exceptional faculty UTSA recruits highly sought-after faculty who are nationally and internationally recognized in their fields. Through teaching, research and service in the community, faculty members play a major role in ensuring that excellence, discovery and innovation thrive at UTSA. Diverse scholars and researchers cultivate a challenging and research-intensive environment for students in the classroom and in laboratories. UTSA currently employs 1,322 faculty members. Ninety-nine percent of tenured and tenure-track faculty members have doctorates or terminal degrees. UTSA has 77 endowed faculty positions; about 26% are funded at $1 million or more. Nearly three-quarters of UTSA tenured and tenure-track faculty members have terminal degrees from Carnegie R1 research universities. Fifty-six percent of tenured and tenure-track faculty earned their degrees at Association of American Universities institutions, including Berkeley, Chicago, Columbia, Cornell, Duke, Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Purdue, Rice, Rutgers, Texas A&M, UT-Austin, Yale and other distinguished research universities. In 2015, Rena Bizios, a UTSA professor and a pioneer in biomedical engineering, became the first faculty member to be elected to the National Academy of Medicine. In 2018, Interim Vice President for Research, Economic Development and Knowledge Enterprise Bernard Arulanandam was inducted into the National Academy of Inventors, joining Taylor Eighmy and David Akopian who received this prestigious recognition in 2013 and 2016, respectively. UTSA is expanding its world-class faculty with the addition of more exceptional researchers. The university is recruiting scholars in areas aligned to San Antonio’s economic strengths, including advanced materials, open cloud computing, cybersecurity, big data, biomedicine, sustainable communities, and social and educational transformation. In 2018, UTSA hired 11 faculty members in analytics and data science. This year, UTSA will recruit eight faculty members to promote collaborative research, education and outreach and to create interdisciplinary areas of knowledge that will advance the field of artificial intelligence.
FACULT Y // 15
50 years of commitment, resolve and purpose Officially, The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) began at the Alamo, a place Texans associate with commitment, resolve and purpose. In that location, on June 5, 1969, Governor Preston Smith signed legislation on the back of State Representative Frank Lombardino who sponsored the House bill establishing UTSA. San Antonio was destined to join other major principalities as a home for a public four-year university opening new opportunities for its workforce and its future. After much debate early on, the UTSA Main Campus was located near the intersections of Loop 1604 and IH-10 on 600 acres of donated land. This was considered a â&#x20AC;&#x153;fringeâ&#x20AC;? location, but as the campus grew and was surrounded by a thriving Medical Center, USAA, Valero and major retail at The Shops at La Cantera and The Rim, the university proved to be a magnet for key urban development. From dirt roads to new developments on the Main Campus, UTSA continues to grow with new academic buildings, new housing, additional parking and retail. At the same time, there was much resolve on the part of city and university leaders to see a public four-year university within Loop 410, though the idea was rejected in the beginning for a variety of reasons. In 1995, groundbreaking ceremonies signaled the fruition of a Downtown Campus on Frio Street. More than two decades later, government, university and industry leaders are once again collaborating to create a high technology district anchored by a vibrant Downtown Campus. 16 // UTSA 50 YE ARS
From the beginning, UTSA has represented a commitment to diversity and multiculturalism. Its first student was a woman, Peggy Jo Tholen. She represented opportunities for a diverse student population who would come after her. Today, the university is recognized as one of the top Hispanic Serving Institutions in the United States. The journey to become San Antonio’s first public research university began in 1973 with the creation of UTSA’s first research center, the Center for Studies in Business, Economics and Human Resources. Under the guidance of President Peter Flawn, the university began to chart a course toward top recognition as a research university. Today, UTSA is on track to achieve the nation’s highest research classifications and is known for its exemplary faculty and groundbreaking discoveries. In August 1974, President Flawn signed the first diploma on the back of State Representative Frank Lombardino, re-creating the original signing at the Alamo. The first graduation celebrated the institution’s purpose with 74 master’s students. Since that time, student success rates have risen, and the student body has reached historic proportions with over 32,000 seeking undergraduate and graduate degrees. So much has happened over the past 50 years as UTSA’s community has grown. During that time, students have solidified traditions from mariachis at Commencement to fireworks on campus at Homecoming to the celebration of Fiesta in the spring. It is fitting to see students’ class rings spend the night in the Alamo, a tradition that marks where it all began 50 years ago and signifies the determination of UTSA leaders and students to move forward with commitment, resolve and purpose.
UTSA offers students an excellent education with 157 degree programs The university places a strong emphasis on preparing students to excel in a global economy in any career they choose. Degree programs encourage the discovery of new knowledge and innovation. UTSA students work alongside leading researchers as early as their freshman year to address societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most pressing global challenges.
Fall 2018 Enrollment by College Liberal and Fine Arts
7,090
(22%)
Business
6,580
(20%)
Sciences
5,446
(17%)
Education and Human Development
5,141
(16%)
Engineering
3,324
(10%)
University College
1,990
(6%)
Public Policy
1,460
(5%)
Architecture, Construction and Planning
834
(3%)
No College (not seeking degree + Translational Sciences)
225
(1%)
11
(<1%)
32,101
(100%)
Graduate School Total
Fall 2018 Enrollment by Level Undergraduate
27,443
(85%)
Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s
3,340
(10%)
Doctoral
822
(3%)
Post-baccalaureate
496
(2%)
32,101
(100%)
Total
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College of Architecture, Construction and Planning The College of Architecture, Construction and Planning is committed to advancing design and construction of the built environment through interdisciplinary collaboration, innovative construction management strategies, sustainable and ecologically sound processes, and preservation of architectural heritage. Its location at the Downtown Campus facilitates students’ exploration of San Antonio’s design, construction, city planning and cultural traditions. Students regularly participate in design-build and other service-learning projects with local government entities and community groups, earning the college a strong regional reputation for community engagement. Study abroad experiences provide a rich foundation for design and construction applications as well as collaboration with other disciplines.
College of Business The College of Business trains the next generation of business professionals, managers, executive leaders and wealth creators. Its vision is to transform curious and hopeful students into confident and career-ready professionals. The college delivers unparalleled value through educational programs that supply students with technical and professional skills that can be implemented immediately in the workplace in high-demand areas. Nationally ranked and recognized, the college is named one of the top five undergraduate business programs in Texas by Bloomberg Businessweek and is its top ranked Hispanic Serving Institution. With more than 6,500 students, the college offers a comprehensive curriculum at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels and offers unique programming in cybersecurity, data analytics, entrepreneurship, financial services, and real estate finance and development. Hispanic Business and The Princeton Review have each ranked the UTSA M.B.A. program in the top 10 nationally.
College of Education and Human Development The College of Education and Human Development produces educators, administrators, counselors and health professionals with a global perspective on the educational, psychological, social and health needs of communities. It is the leading source of educators in the San Antonio area, with more than 500 teacher educators completing the teacher certification and professional certification programs each year. The college is a national and international model in innovative teaching practices, health professional development and binational/bicultural issues. During the past 10 years, the college has secured more than $48 million in external funding for scholarships, academic programs and research.
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College of Engineering The College of Engineering is leading the way in engineering education and research, with programs in biomedical, chemical, civil and environmental, computer and electrical, and mechanical engineering. Faculty members and students conduct research leading to innovative technologies in areas such as information security, biomedical systems, multifunctional materials, engineering infrastructure, manufacturing, computational modeling, energy and environmental technology. All of the college’s programs offer curricula that combine a strong theoretical background with hands-on experience in excellent laboratories and a focus on teamwork and communication skills. The college has been ranked for five years in a row among the top 10 Best Graduate Schools for Hispanics, has strong ties to San Antonio and other Texas communities and is committed to serving society by transforming students into the next generation of engineers with diverse expertise.
College of Liberal and Fine Arts The College of Liberal and Fine Arts (COLFA) is UTSA’s most academically diverse college, with 11 departments encompassing the fine arts, humanities and social sciences. With over 7,000 students, it is also UTSA’s largest college. COLFA shapes the education of virtually every UTSA student through its highly ranked core curriculum. The college offers 38 degree programs, including doctorates in anthropology, English and psychology; a nationally recognized M.F.A. and one of the nation’s largest undergraduate programs in medical humanities. Its faculty includes exemplary, award-winning teachers and internationally recognized researchers and artists. COLFA is also a major provider of arts and humanities programming in Texas, reaching an audience of more than 70,000 guests annually.
College of Public Policy The College of Public Policy educates the next generation of public servants and prepares them to advance public policy and practice that contributes to the public good in the local community, across the nation and around the world. Faculty and students in the college are engaged in teaching and learning, research and service initiatives addressing important community issues. The college is located on the Downtown Campus, in close proximity to government, law enforcement and nonprofit organizations. These partners offer internships that help UTSA undergraduate and graduate students gain hands-on experience to advance their skills.
College of Sciences Committed to innovation and excellence in the classroom and laboratory, the College of Sciences prepares the next generation of scientists to take their place in the workforce as well-educated and highly-trained citizen leaders. The College
20 // COLLEGES
of Sciences increases scientific literacy within the community through public outreach initiatives and research efforts. With $32.8 million in total research expenditures in fiscal year 2018, the College makes significant contributions in species conservation, nanotechnology, brain health, stem cells, medicinal drug discovery, infectious diseases and vaccine development, and cybersecurity, where UTSA ranks number one in the nation.
Honors College The UTSA Honors College curriculum is one of the most experiential honors curricula in the country. The Honors College focuses on coaching its students to signature accomplishments in service, professional development and research/creative activity. It cultivates mindfulness, encourages cultural exploration, develops leaders and promotes advanced skill development. It offers small, unique classes and collaborates with other colleges to offer honors-only seminars. The college automatically admits UTSA applicants who earned a 1350+ SAT/29+ ACT and graduated in the top 15% of their high-school class. To support honors students, the college awards nearly $400,000 in scholarships each year.
University College University College is committed to academic excellence in undergraduate education by positively impacting education across academic pathways, encouraging scholar development through exploratory programs and offering engaged learning and research opportunities for all UTSA undergraduate students. The college includes the Center for Civic Engagement, the Undergraduate Research Office and the Writing Program as well as the Health Professions Advising Office, the Institute for Law and Public Affairs and nationally recognized Army and Air Force ROTC programs. Its Bachelor of Arts in Multidisciplinary Studies encourages students to build their own creative and rigorous degree program. University College also directs UTSAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s core curriculum and manages undergraduate academic processes.
The Graduate School The UTSA Graduate School cultivates academic excellence in graduate education on a local and global platform by recruiting students from diverse cultural perspectives, encouraging intellectual curiosity and creativity, and promoting integrity and lifelong learning. It offers 65 masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree programs, 25 doctoral degree programs and 31 graduate certificate programs to more than 4,600 graduate students across seven colleges while encouraging student engagement and fostering a sense of community. The Graduate Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s services include, but are not limited to, dissertation and thesis counseling services, networking events and professional development sessions.
COLLEGES // 21
7 Undergraduate certificates » » » » » » »
Athletic Coaching Business Analytics Data Center Design Oil/Gas Operations and Supply Chain Management Pathogenic Outbreak Investigations Professional Writing and Rhetoric
31 Graduate certificates » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » »
Applied Behavior Analysis Applied Health Research Bilingual Counseling Bilingual Reading Specialist Cloud Computing Community Nutrition Creative Writing Environmental Science Environmental Sustainability E-STEM Education Geographic Information Science Health Higher Education Administration Historic Preservation Instrumental Performance I-STEM Education Keyboard Pedagogy Keyboard Performance Language Acquisition and Bilingual Psychoeducational Assessment Linguistics Nonprofit Administration and Leadership Operations and Supply Chain Management Program Evaluation Real Estate Finance and Development Rhetoric and Composition Spanish Translation Studies Special Education Advocacy Teaching English as a Second Language Technology Entrepreneurship and Management Urban and Regional Planning Voice Pedagogy 22 // CERTIFICATES
67 Bachelor’s degrees College of Architecture, Construction and Planning
College of Liberal and Fine Arts
» Architecture » Construction Science and Management » Interior Design
» » » » »
College of Business
Accounting Actuarial Science Cyber Security Economics (B.A. or B.B.A) Finance Information Systems Management Management Science Marketing Real Estate Finance and Development » Statistics and Data Science » » » » » » » » » »
College of Education and Human Development
Health Interdisciplinary Studies Kinesiology Mexican American Studies Multicultural Early Childhood Development » Nutrition and Dietetics » Public Health (Epidemiology and Disease Control) » Women’s Studies » » » » »
College of Engineering
» » » » » »
Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering
» » » » » » » » » » » » » » »
American Studies Anthropology Art (B.A. or B.F.A.) Art History and Criticism Classical Studies and Humanities Communication English Geography and Environmental Sustainability Global Affairs History Medical Humanities Modern Language Studies Music (B.A. or B.M.) Philosophy Political Science Politics and Law Psychology Public Health (Promotion and Behavioral Science) Sociology Spanish
College of Public Policy
» Criminal Justice » Public Administration College of Sciences
» » » » » » » » » »
Biochemistry Biology Chemistry (B.A. or B.S.) Computer Science Environmental Science Geology (B.A. or B.S.) Mathematics Microbiology and Immunology Multidisciplinary Science Physics (B.A. or B.S.)
University College
» Multidisciplinary Studies
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS // 23
65 Master’s degrees College of Architecture, Construction and Planning
» Architecture (M.S. or M. Arch.) » Urban and Regional Planning College of Business
» » » »
» » » » » »
Accountancy Applied Statistics Business (M.B.A. or M.S.) Business Administration and Public Health Dual Degree (M.B.A./M.P.H.) Data Analytics Economics Executive M.B.A. Finance Information Technology Management of Technology
College of Education and Human Development
» Bicultural/Bilingual Education » Bicultural Studies » Clinical Mental Health Counseling » Curriculum and Instruction » Dietetics Studies » Early Childhood and Elementary Education » Education » Educational Leadership » Educational Psychology » Health and Kinesiology » Higher Education Administration » Reading and Literacy » School Counseling » School Psychology » Special Education » Teaching English as a Second Language
College of Engineering
» Advanced Manufacturing and Enterprise Engineering » Advanced Materials Engineering » Biomedical Engineering » Civil Engineering (M.C.E. or M.S.C.E.) » Computer Engineering » Electrical Engineering » Mechanical Engineering College of Liberal and Fine Arts
» » » » » » » » » » » » »
Anthropology Art Art History Communication English Geography History Music Philosophy Political Science Psychology Sociology Spanish
College of Public Policy
» Criminal Justice and Criminology » Public Administration » Social Work College of Sciences
» Applied MathematicsIndustrial Mathematics » Biology » Biotechnology » Chemistry » Computer Science » Environmental Science » Geoinformatics » Geology » Mathematics » Mathematics Education » Physics
24 // GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS
25 Doctoral degrees College of Business
» » » » » »
Accounting Applied Statistics Finance Information Technology Marketing Organization and Management Studies
College of Education and Human Development
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Campus life With approximately 360 student organizations on campus, Roadrunners have plenty of opportunities to give back to the community, make friends and live the Rowdy life.
A healthy lifestyle Campus Recreation enriches student well-being through its facilities, programs and services. Members can work out in nearly 117,000 square feet of indoor recreation space, play on courts, take group exercise classes, climb a rock wall, attend a cooking session and borrow equipment from the Outdoor Resource Center. Students can also take fitness and nutrition assessments, work with personal trainers and soothe tired muscles with a licensed massage therapist. Outdoor facilities offer swimming, informal recreation and competitive sport activities. A second fitness center, located at the Downtown Campus, offers weight training and group exercise classes.
Go, ’Runners! The UTSA Department of Intercollegiate Athletics sponsors 17 sports at the NCAA Division I level as a member of Conference USA: baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, football, men’s and women’s golf, women’s soccer, softball, men’s and women’s tennis, men’s and women’s indoor and outdoor track and field, and women’s volleyball. UTSA students receive free admission to all home athletics events. The Roadrunners have claimed three conference commissioner’s cups for best overall athletics performance and more than 70 league championships. UTSA has served as a host institution for 18 NCAA Championship events since 1997, including the 2018 Men’s Final Four (the fourth time UTSA has hosted the annual event). It will also host the 2021 Women’s Final Four, a men’s basketball regional in 2022 and the 2025 Men’s Final Four.
Housing options increase UTSA offers a variety of excellent on-campus housing options, but plans are in motion to provide additional housing to enhance student success. Specialty halls and wings are currently in the planning stages. The university is also planning to provide affordable downtown living options.
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UTSA is one of the most affordable Texas public universities in a major metro area. Tuition and fees Undergraduate cost of attendance Texas Residents & Military taking 15 credit hours ANNUAL UNDERGRADUATE EXPENSE ESTIMATES Tuition and Fees Books and Supplies Miscellaneous expenses/fees (on-campus) Miscellaneous expenses/fees (off-campus) Room and board (on-campus) Room and board (off-campus) Transportation (on-campus) Transportation (off-campus)
$9,900 $1,500 $1,836 $1,800 $11,578 $10,071 $676 $3,000 $25,490 $26,271
Annual Total (on-campus) Annual Total (off-campus)
Graduate cost of attendance Texas Residents & Military taking 9 credit hours ANNUAL GRADUATE EXPENSE ESTIMATES Tuition and Fees Books and Supplies Miscellaneous expenses/fees (on-campus) Miscellaneous expenses/fees (off-campus) Room and board (on-campus) Room and board (off-campus) Transportation (on-campus) Transportation (off-campus) Annual Total (on-campus) Annual Total (off-campus)
$8,246 $1,200 $1,836 $1,800 $11,578 $10,071 $676 $3,000 $23,536 $24,317
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69% of UTSA undergraduate students are eligible to receive financial aid, including grants, scholarships, loans and workstudy jobs. The following competitive merit scholarship programs are also available to UTSA students: UTSA TOP SCHOLAR Launched in fall 2013, the UTSA Top Scholar program is a premier scholar program that combines a comprehensive, four-year, meritbased scholarship with personalized experiences in academics, leadership and service, including a global opportunity, for highachieving students. Eligible students must be Texas residents who are entering college for the first time. The most competitive students score 1440 or higher on the new SAT or 32 or higher on the ACT, are in the top five percent of their graduating class and have strong records of volunteerism and leadership. Learn more at utsa.edu/topscholar.
DISTINGUISHED PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP »» For qualifying incoming freshman students »» Up to $24,000 over four years ($6,000/year) »» Automatic consideration based on class rank and test scores »» Must complete 30 semester credit hours by the end of the academic year »» Must maintain minimum 2.5 UTSA cumulative G.P.A.
DISTINGUISHED TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP »» For qualifying incoming transfer students »» Up to $6,000 over two years ($3,000/year) »» Automatic consideration based on transfer credit hours and 3.75 GPA »» Must complete at least 12 semester credit hours »» Must maintain minimum 3.0 UTSA cumulative G.P.A.
PRESIDENTIAL DISTINGUISHED RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP »» For qualifying graduate students »» Up to $10,000/year, for up to four years »» Amount is in addition to what department/college offers »» Articulated research goals aligned with academic department »» Must maintain minimum overall G.P.A. of 3.0 or better
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Now and Forever, I am a Roadrunner. UTSA alumni engagement The Office of Alumni Engagement, through management of the UTSA Alumni Association, is focused on “Building UTSA Pride and Tradition” with graduates, students, fans and friends of UTSA. The UTSA Alumni Association fosters alumni lifelong connections to the university through opportunities for connecting and growth. It is a strategic partner with the university and today’s students—its future alumni—providing scholarships, volunteers and ambassadors who advance UTSA. Association programs build pride and tradition and produce support and goodwill for UTSA. It’s a growing Roadrunner Nation that is loud, proud and Rowdy.
126,000 Alumni
$150,000
Awarded in Annual Scholarships
Signature Events
Diploma Dash 5K City Championship Race Golf Scramble Alumni Gala UTSA Ring Ceremony Roadrunner Nation Tailgates
Chapters Austin Dallas-Fort Worth Houston Rio Grande Valley Washington, D.C.
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Giving to UTSA Donors are vital to the continued advancement of UTSA. Gifts from alumni, parents, fans and friends in the community enable UTSA to fully support student success and to recruit scholars who are among the best in their fields to San Antonio. Philanthropic support also helps grow UTSA’s reputation; giving is a factor in many university rankings. Donors can support any area of the university but four focus areas are most in need: » Undergraduate Student Success and Scholarships Offering students opportunities for educational attainment through scholarships and programs designed to foster success » Graduate Student Fellowships Recruiting top graduate students requires offering endowed fellowship opportunities so that they can focus on research and developing new knowledge » Faculty Support Attracting and retaining world-class faculty members and researchers who work side-by-side with students to make new discoveries and create knowledge » Athletics Facilities Creating a vibrant, world-class campus life so students have fulfilling collegiate experiences and the community is engaged with UTSA Gifts to UTSA are tax-deductible, as allowed by law. To learn more about giving, visit giving.utsa.edu.
Giving by the numbers UNIVERSITY ENDOWMENT AS OF 8.31.18:
» Total Value: $164,031,596 » Endowed faculty positions: 77 » Other endowments, including scholarships: 383 FY 18 FUNDRAISING RESULTS:
» Total raised: $37,581,825.10 » Number of unique donors: 8,407 » Number of gifts, including planned gift commitments: 16,815 » Alumni giving: 5.76%
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