University of Texas at San Antonio

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The Founding of UTSA

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University of Texas at San Antonio commons

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UTSA Student Union

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UTSA main building

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Inside the UTSA BSE Building

UTSA Campus University Center And Convocation Center

University of Texas at San Antonio

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Motto	Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis
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	San Antonio , Texas , United States
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

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

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

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

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

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

UTSA has a growing list of notable alumni who have made significant contributions in various fields, including business, politics, sports, and the arts.

Related Pages

• University of Texas System
• San Antonio
• NCAA Division I
• Conference USA

See Also

• List of universities in Texas
• Public university
• Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education