University of Texas-San Antonio

6900 N. Loop 1604 W
San Antonio, TX 78249

Visit Website: http://www.utsa.edu

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College Overview

Type:
Public institution
Year Founded:
1969
Religious Affiliation:
None
Academic Calendar:
Semester
Undergrad Student Body:
23,431
Local Setting:
Suburban
Endowment:
$36,386,115
Application Deadline:
July 1
Application Fee:
$30
Selectivity:
Less selective
Tuition Costs:
$6,186 in-state, 14,436 out-of-state
Room & Board Costs:
$7,902

Extracurricular Activites

Student Activities:
choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, opera, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook
Student Organizations:
180
Honor Societies:
Alpha 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;
Student Papers:
(Appears as submitted by school) The Paisano (weekly)
Number of Fraternities:
10
Fraternity Chapter Houses
N/A
Percent Fraternity Members:
4%
Number of Sororities:
9
Sorority Chapter Houses
N/A
Percent Sorority Members:
2%

College Services

Basic:
nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, other
Remedial:
reading, math, writing, study skills
Counseling:
career, personal, academic
Career:
co-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, interest inventory, interview training
Local Hiring Firms:
USAA SBC
Library:
Yes
# of Library Books:
668,000
Library Facilities:
Downtown Campus Library is also available.
Museums
Institute of Texan Cultures offers exhibits on the history of Texas' multiple ethnic groups.
Computers Available:
800
Computers At:
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center
Wired Classrooms
N/A
Wired Labs:
N/A
On-Campus Wireless Network:
Yes
Wireless Areas:
in some of the libraries (excluding computer labs), in some classrooms, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas
Wireless Capacity:
N/A
Online Registration:
Yes
Campus Safety:
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)

Campus Life

Offers Housing:
Yes
Campus Housing:
Yes
Off Campus Assistance:
Yes
Housing Types Available:
coed dorms (83%), apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students (2%), special housing for international students (15%)
Sprinkler System:
100%
Fire Alarms:
100%
Campus Size:
600 acres
Nearest Airports (miles):
San Antonio (10), Austin, TX (80)
Nearest Train Stations(miles)
San Antonio, TX (5)
Nearest Bus Stations (miles):
San Antonio, TX (5)
Cars Permittedt:
Yes
Army ROTC
Offered on campus
Navy ROTC:
Not offered
Airforce ROTC:
Offered on campus
Alcohol Permitted:
Yes
Additional Policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited
Popular Events:
Homecoming; 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