About UTSA

UTSA at a Glance

UTSA's Fast Facts includes enrollment statistics, history, academic highlights, athletics, cost, financial aid, faculty and staff, alumni, research centers, budget, economic impact and goals.

Visitor Information

The best way to learn more about UTSA is to visit the three campuses. UTSA's Main Campus sits on 725 acres at the foot of the Texas Hill Country. The Downtown Campus is in the heart of the city's business and cultural districts. The HemisFair Park Campus, also in downtown San Antonio, is home to UTSA's Institute of Texan Cultures.

Offices and Administration

The university is led by President Ricardo Romo and Provost John Frederick.

» Executive Leadership

historical photo of the signing of the bill authorizing UTSA

Our History, 1969–Present

Founded by the Texas Legislature in 1969, UTSA has grown into a dynamic university with about 30,000 students from all over the United States and around the world. UTSA is on the path to Tier One status with a focus on research and academic excellence.

UTSA's Mission

The University of Texas at San Antonio is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. As an institution of access and excellence, UTSA embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property – for Texas, the nation and the world.

UTSA's Vision

To be a premier public research university, providing access to educational excellence and preparing citizen leaders for the global environment.

UTSA's Core Values

We encourage an environment of dialogue and discovery, where integrity, excellence, inclusiveness, respect, collaboration and innovation are fostered.