The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is redefining higher education as a next-generation Hispanic-thriving university where students from all backgrounds can excel.

With a focus on student success and research excellence, UTSA is serving as a model for the urban-serving public universities of the future. Through the transformational learning experiences that we provide, UTSA is creating bold futures for our students, the citizens of San Antonio and beyond.

Our Past

UTSA has been serving as a driver of social mobility and economic prosperity for over 50 years. The university was born at a ceremony held in front of the Alamo on June 5, 1969. This symbolic start, linking the new university to the community it serves, is one of many reasons that UTSA is unique.

Storied History, Impactful Development

Prior to 1969, San Antonio lacked a public four-year higher education institution. Seeking to address high demand for local, high quality educational opportunities, a combination of Mexican-American community activists, San Antonio business leaders and political champions came together to create a university of the community, by the community and for the community.

From its first graduating class of 82, to the nearly 35,000 students enrolled today, UTSA has grown into San Antonio's university and serves as a symbol of the city's upward trajectory.

Our Future

UTSA: San Antonio’s University of the Future

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is redefining higher education as a next-generation Hispanic-thriving R1 university where students from all backgrounds can excel.

With a focus on?student success?and?research excellence, UTSA is a model urban-serving public research university for the future. Through the transformational learning experiences we provide, UTSA is creating bold futures for our students, the citizens of San Antonio and beyond. 

Situated in our nation’s seventh largest city—which is growing faster than any other in the country—UTSA is uniquely positioned to serve society due to its deep integration in a region that reflects the demographic future of the United States. 

The 10-Year Vision for UTSA 2018-2028

Soon after arriving in the fall of 2017, President Taylor Eighmy launched a strategic planning effort to chart a course for the university to reach new levels of excellence over the next decade.