University of Texas at San Antonio
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| Motto | Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis |
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Motto in English | "A cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy" |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1969 |
| Endowment | $205.5 million (2021) |
| President | Taylor Eighmy |
| Provost | Kimberly Andrews Espy |
| Students | 34,742 (Fall 2021) |
| Undergraduates | 28,787 (Fall 2021) |
| Postgraduates | 5,955 (Fall 2021) |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | Urban, 725 acres |
| Colors | Blue and Orange |
| Nickname | Roadrunners |
| Affiliations | University of Texas System |
| Mascot | Rowdy the Roadrunner |
| Website | www.utsa.edu |
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is a public university in San Antonio, Texas. It is part of the University of Texas System. Established in 1969, UTSA has grown to become the largest university in the San Antonio metropolitan region, with a student enrollment of over 34,000.
History[edit | edit source]
The University of Texas at San Antonio was established on June 5, 1969, by the 61st Texas Legislature. The university was created to provide higher education opportunities to the growing population of San Antonio and the surrounding areas. The first classes were held in 1973, and the first degrees were awarded in 1974.
Campuses[edit | edit source]
UTSA operates four campuses:
- The Main Campus is located in the northwest part of San Antonio and is the largest of the four campuses.
- The Downtown Campus is situated in the heart of San Antonio and focuses on community engagement and urban issues.
- The Hemisfair Campus houses the Institute of Texan Cultures.
- The Park West Campus is used primarily for athletics and recreational activities.
Academics[edit | edit source]
UTSA offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across its nine colleges:
- College of Business
- College of Education and Human Development
- College of Engineering and Integrated Design
- College of Liberal and Fine Arts
- College of Public Policy
- College of Sciences
- Honors College
- University College
- College for Health, Community and Policy
Research[edit | edit source]
UTSA is classified as a R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity. The university is involved in various research initiatives and has several research centers and institutes, including the Texas Sustainable Energy Research Institute and the Institute for Economic Development.
Athletics[edit | edit source]
UTSA's athletic teams are known as the UTSA Roadrunners. The university competes in NCAA Division I as a member of Conference USA. The Roadrunners participate in various sports, including football, basketball, baseball, and track and field.
Notable Alumni[edit | edit source]
UTSA has a growing list of notable alumni who have made significant contributions in various fields, including business, politics, sports, and the arts.
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See Also[edit | edit source]
- List of universities in Texas
- Public university
- Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education
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