Rankings

How We Stand Apart San Antonio's World Class University

UTSA's profile in Texas and the nation is on the rise, with rankings that recognize our strengths and innovations within the higher education landscape.

Top 100

Best university in the nation

Washington Monthly (2024)

Top 27%

Top public universities in America

Niche (2025)

40 Spots

Increased rank among best national universities since 2023

U.S. News & World Report (2025)

Top Rankings for Improving Lives

Top 12%

in the nation for social mobility

Wall Street Journal & College Pulse (2025)

#44

in the nation for advancing social mobility

U.S. News & World Report (2025)

#78

in the U.S. for social impact

Washington Monthly (2024)

Top Tier Education at An Affordable Cost

#1

Best Value Colleges in San Antonio

Research (2025)

Top 25%

Best value in the nation

Wall Street Journal & College Pulse (2025)

#22

Best value colleges in Texas

Niche (2025)

Carnegie classification - Opportunity College and University
Top 16%

UTSA is recognized as an Opportunity College and University by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation, which evaluates how much students earn compared to peers, and helps gauge their education’s return on investment compared to other institutions.

Committed to Academic Excellence & Innovation

Top 40

Best Veterans Online Bachelor's Program

U.S. News & World Report (2025)

#53

Most innovative universities in the nation

U.S. News & World Report (2025)

#178

Top research universities in the nation

Forbes (2025)

Top 35%

National university research institutions

Washington Monthly (2024)

#11

Best college athletics in Texas out of 67 programs

Niche (2025)

#10

Best in-person master’s programs in computer science

Fortune (2025)

Rankings Sources

Visit these national annual ranking program pages for a more comprehensive look at UTSA's standings.