Student Snapshot

Students come to UTSA for a variety of reasons, ranging from our world class educational opportunities and nationally ranked programs to our affordability and exceptional career preparation.

Why should you become a Roadrunner?

Stories of Roadrunner Success

Alina Philip

Alina is a thriving Biology student at UTSA who’s working towards her bold future of becoming a doctor while staying involved on campus.

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Beverly Quintana

A Finance major who is gathering professional experience as a work-study student on campus, Beverly is also taking advantage of opportunities at UTSA to gain career experience.

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Joshua Chaj Ulloa

As an undergraduate student, Josh participated in exciting research that inspired him to pursue further scientific studies and develop medical technology.

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Daniela Palacios

Daniela, a UTSA’s Carlos Alvarez College of Business and the Honors College graduate, is building a career in the city she loves as a Marketing Coordinator for Spurs Sports & Entertainment.

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UTSA Students: A Snapshot

  • 35k

    Students

  • 82

    Countries

  • 43%

    First Gen

  • 58%

    Hispanic

  • 157k

    Alumni

By the Numbers

Over the last several years, we have significantly increased in the number of students we are educating and graduating into the world, fully prepared to make an impact.

7,400

Degrees awarded

88%

Graduates stay in Texas

1 in 10

Undergrads continue to graduate school

80%

First-time, full-time freshman retained

Who Attends UTSA

The UTSA community is made up of highly diverse students with a wide range of backgrounds, ideas and viewpoints.

Our students choose UTSA for a variety of reasons, ranging from our world class educational opportunities and nationally ranked programs to the affordability of a quality education close to home. Our alumni go on to accomplish great things, whether at Fortune 500 companies or with local organizations here in the seventh largest city in the country, San Antonio.

Become a Roadrunner

Students in lab gear holding model of a molecule
Two students working on a blockprint Group of students studying

Setting Roadrunners Up For Success

Faculty and staff across the university share a commitment to advancing UTSA as a national model for student success. The Academic Affairs division of Student Success provides 'Runners with a network of comprehensive resources and innovative programs designed to help them succeed well beyond their time on campus.

Learn more about Student Success