6900 N. Loop 1604 W
San Antonio, TX 78249
General Information
Type: Public institution
Year Founded: 1969
Religious Affilation: None
Academic Calendar: Semester
Size of Undergraduate Student Body: 23,431
Geographical Setting: Suburban
Endowment: $36,386,115
Admissions
Application Fee: $30
Application Deadline: July 1
Selectivity: Less selective
Expenses
Tuition and Fees: $6,186 in-state, 14,436 out-of-state
Room/Board: $7,902
Student Services
Basic Services Offered: nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, day care, health service, other
Remedial Services Offered: reading, math, writing, study skills
Counseling Services Offered: career, personal, academic
Careers
Career Services Offered: co-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, interest inventory, interview training
Students That Enter the Job Market…
Within 6 Months of Graduation: N/A
Within 1 Year of Graduation: 62%
Within 2 Years of Graduation: N/A
Firms that Hire Most Graduates: USAA
SBC
Library
Does the school have a library on campus? – Yes
Is it a member of a library consortia? – Yes
Number of books, serial backfiles, and other material including government documents: 668,000
Number of current serial subscriptions: 35,000
Number of microforms: 3,200,000
Number of audiovisuals: 41,000
Number of ebooks: N/A
Other library facilities: Downtown Campus Library is also available.
Museums or other Special Academic Buildings on Campus: Institute of Texan Cultures offers exhibits on the history of Texas’ multiple ethnic groups.
Technology
Is a computer course required? – Yes
Is a computer required? – No
Number of available computers for all students: 800
Available internet access? – Yes
Available email accounts? – Yes
Computers available in: computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center
Number of available wired connections available in…
The Library (not including computer labs): N/A
Classrooms: N/A
Labs: N/A
Other areas: N/A
Is there a wireless network? – Yes
Where is wireless available? – in some of the libraries (excluding computer labs), in some classrooms, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas
Wireless simultaneous connection capacity: N/A
Recommended operating system: Microsoft
Percentage of hosting units owned by college for internet access: 100%
Are students permitted to have webpages? – Yes
Is there online registration? – Yes
Safety
Campus Safety Services Offered: 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Campus Life Overview
Percentage of undergrads that live in college-owned housing: 11%
Percentage of Male Undergrads Living in Fraternities: 4%
Percentage of Female Undergrads Living in Sororities: 2%
Percentage of students on campus on weekends: 35%
College Housing
Does the school offer students housing? – Yes
Percentage of students living in college-owned housing: 11%
Housing available for all unmarried students? – Yes
If on-campus housing is unavailable, does school provide assistance? – Yes
Available types of campus housing: coed dorms (83%), apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students (2%), special housing for international students (15%)
Percentage of college-owned housing units that are…
Singles: 100%
Doubles: N/A
Triples or Suites: N/A
Apartments: N/A
Other: N/A
Number of college-owned housing buildings: 1
Percentage of college-owned housing units that have…
A sprinkler system: 100%
Fire alarms: 100%
Wired high-speed internet access: 100%
Campus Size: 600 acres
Transportation (distances in miles)
Nearest airport(s): San Antonio (10), Austin, TX (80)
Nearest train station: San Antonio, TX (5)
Nearest bus station: San Antonio, TX (5)
Does public transportation serve campus? – Yes
Are all students allowed to have cars on campus? – Yes
Percentage of students with cars on campus: N/A
Student Employment
Is there school employment? – Yes
Percent of undergraduates that worked on campus in 2005-2006: – N/A
Average undergraduate wage: N/A
Are freshmen discouraged from working their first term? – Yes
Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC)
Army ROTC: Offered on campus
Navy ROTC Not offered
Air Force ROTC: Offered on campus
Rules and Regulations
Is legal alcohol permitted on campus? – Yes
Other policies: class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited
Campus
Most popular events: Homecoming; Greek Week; Who? s Who; Week of Welcome; Gray Matters Debate; Latino Heritage Week; Gay, Lesbian, Bi-Sexual, & Transgender Pride Week; Diversity Week; Black Heritage Week; Asian Heritage Week; University Life Awards; Leadership Basics; Leadership Challenge; Parents Weekend; Best Fest; Spring Fling; Fiesta UTSA; Night Under the Stars; NIUTSA; Shrimp Fest