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No. 1

The UTSA College of Business was named the No. 1 MBA program in the nation for Hispanics by Hispanic Business.

$1.2 billion

UTSA contributes more than $1.2 billion and an estimated 15,728 jobs to San Antonio's economy.

$193 million

UTSA's proposed athletics complex is expected to generate $193 million for the local economy.

No. 1 in America

UTSA ranks No. 1 for graduating highest number of Latinos in architecture and the life sciences.

$4.8 billion

86% of UTSA alumni stay in Texas, adding $4.8 billion in earnings to the state economy.

Air Force ROTC No. 1

UTSA's AFROTC program was recognized as best overall large unit in the nation.

$70 million

UTSA's research expenditures and sponsored program funding totaled more than $70 million in 2010.

80,000+ visitors

UTSA's Institute of Texan Cultures attracts more than 80,000 visitors to San Antonio.

A Tier One University
in a Top Tier City

Tier One universities are known for outstanding research, quality education and generating major economic contributions to a region. UTSA has been recognized as one of the state's emerging research universities, the first step in becoming Tier One in Texas. Together, let's build a Tier One university for a Top Tier city. Learn more about UTSA's Tier One vision.

A Tier One University Means Economic Growth

UTSA generates more than $1.2 billion in revenues and supports an estimated 15,720 jobs in the San Antonio. This stems from UTSA's focus on scholarship, research and community outreach. UTSA's Tier One plan will further help the city fulfill its vision to become a viable player in the global market, strenghtening the economy for the city, region and state. Discover UTSA's Impact on San Antonio

UTSA's Strategy for
a Tier One University

UTSA's Strategic Plan presents a shared vision of our university as a premier public research university, generating world-class research, providing access to educational excellence, and preparing leaders for the global environment. Our plan outlines the initiatives we will pursue to achieve our vision of a Tier One university. Read how our plan outlines the initiatives to achieve our vision.