Downtown Campus History
The UTSA Downtown Campus opened its doors at Cypress
Tower on Main Street in January 1994 while its permanent
campus was under construction. 
Student enrollment
was 909 during its first semester of operation at
its temporary location. Today the Downtown Campus
boasts approximately 6,400 students. In 1994, the Downtown
Campus offered 51 courses. Today it offers over 650
courses. Credit hours have also continued to rise.
In 1994, the Downtown Campus started with 3,345 credit
hours. Today, the Downtown Campus has experienced
a growth of over 39,000 credit hours.
DOWNTOWN CAMPUS OVERVIEW
The Downtown Campus is an integral part of UTSA, offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs for those who live, work, or prefer to attend school in the downtown area of San Antonio, Texas. UTSA Downtown is a full-service, public educational institution located in the heart of San Antonio at the intersection of Durango Boulevard and Frio Street. With four general academic buildings completed, this campus can accommodate up to 6,500 students in day, evening, or weekend classes. The Downtown Campus offers 18 undergraduate and eight graduate degree programs. During the summer of 2003, an annex to the Durango Building was completed to house UTSA's Institute for Economic Development. This program promotes economic development locally and throughout South Texas. UTSA Downtown is home to the UTSA College of Architecture and the College of Public Policy as well as the departments of Counseling and Educational Psychology.
Other features of the Downtown Campus include a 19,000 square-foot library, a 150-seat computer lab, a professional quality theater, an art gallery, a student activities center, and dining facilities. To learn more about what the UTSA Downtown Campus has to offer, schedule a tour, or speak to an admissions advisor, call (210) 458-2000.
Looking Back...
March 1993
Demolition of Fiesta Plaza begins, making room for UTSA Downtown Campus.