(March 4, 2019) -- For the third year in a row, UTSA’s spring enrollment numbers have climbed, according to a census report released today by the university’s Office of Institutional Research (OIR). The new data shows that UTSA is on track to achieve the 2028 enrollment goals outlined in its strategic plan.
The Spring 2019 census report lists UTSA’s total enrollment at 29,727. The number of master’s and doctoral students earning their degrees at UTSA is also up to more than 4,000, a boost for the third straight year.
As UTSA takes ambitious steps to expand its Downtown Campus, more students are taking classes in the heart of San Antonio. The number of Roadrunners enrolled exclusively at the Downtown Campus grew to more than 2,000. An additional 1,968 students are splitting time at the Main and Downtown Campuses.
“Over the past year and a half, we have engaged in a comprehensive strategic enrollment plan with the goal of enrolling 45,000 students by 2028,” said Lisa Blazer, UTSA interim vice president for strategic enrollment. “We began implementing new initiatives this year aimed at strategically enrolling undergraduate and graduate students and we are seeing those results in our spring enrollment and into future semesters at UTSA.”
UTSA student body continues to include diverse populations, with the majority of students identifying as Hispanic (55 percent), White (23 percent), African American (8 percent) or Asian (6 percent). Additionally, 922 international students, who together represent 86 countries, are pursuing their degrees at UTSA.
“The diversity of UTSA is comprehensive and welcomed,” said Myron Anderson, UTSA vice president for inclusive excellence. “As a university that practices inclusive excellence, the diversity of our students links directly to our core values as we prepare our students to be global citizens.”
Bexar County remains the largest source of students for UTSA with 14,756 calling San Antonio home, followed by Harris County, which includes Houston, and the Austin-Travis County area. The largest growth of Roadrunners come from Williamson County (13.5 percent growth) north of Austin and Nueces County (11.7 percent growth), which includes Corpus Christi.
More students have also chosen to come to San Antonio’s urban serving university from out of state this semester. More than 700 Roadrunners hail from U.S. states or territories outside of Texas.
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Central Plaza, Main CampusCelebrate the merger of UTSA and UT Health San Antonio with a pop-up featuring free t-shirts, exclusive swag, and interactive photo opportunities. Open to all students, faculty and staff. Supplies are limited!
Sombrilla Plaza, Main CampusHuddle Against Hunger is a fundraising competition with Texas State that benefits our Roadrunner Pantry. Donations this week will help UTSA earn additional prize monies provided by RBFCU.
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