What does BOLD look like at UTSA?
UTSA represents the future of higher education, preparing graduates for the in-demand careers of today and tomorrow. With a focus on career-engaged learning, students build connections and skills that prepare them to lead their communities and our state forward.
Bold Is... SUCCEEDING INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM
First Gen Focus
45% of UTSA students - like Anna Almaraz- are the first in their families to attend college. From starting her own business at 15 years old to currently pursuing her M.B.A. in entrepreneurship and leadership, Anna is empowered by her UTSA education.
Bold Is... GAINING NATIONAL ATTENTION FOR PIONEERING RESEARCH
UTSA faculty are doing research that will change our South Texas communities—and our world—for the better. UTSA saw a record high $152 million in R&D expenditures in 2022-2023 with studies that advance the fields of biomedicine, cybersecurity, sustainability, social transformation, and more.
Leading the Way in Texas
UTSA's Tier One classification for research puts us in the top 4% of universities nationwide. This prestigious classification attracts research dollars, world-class faculty and the talented students who want to learn from them.
At San Antonio’s only Tier One institution and one of the few Hispanic Serving Institutions in the U.S. that also claims the Carnegie R1 classification UTSA is a national model for public research universities that drive economic development and prosperity for their communities.
Research to Advance Educational Attainment and Economic Mobility
The Urban Education Institute produces actionable studies on topics such as high school employment trends, college readiness patterns, and how school mobility impacts San Antonio's future talent pipeline.
Learn more about the Urban Education Institute's recent work
Bold Is... BUILDING TEXAS' WORKFORCE
UTSA’s major investment in classroom-to-career initiatives means our graduates are career-ready. As a result, Texas’s leading employers actively seek out Roadrunners for internships and jobs. That's one reason why 91% of UTSA students stay in Texas after graduation.
Here’s a snapshot of where many of our graduates currently work and lead:
San Pedro II
Supporting Innovation & Entrepreneurship
The Downtown Campus is undergoing an expansion that will help economic prosperity, urban revitalization and transdisciplinary discovery. UTSA’s San Pedro II is one of multiple recent investments in our students’ and community’s future. Through a targeted focus on career-engaged learning, innovation and entrepreneurship, UTSA continues to be a driver of economic prosperity for our region and state.
Bold Advantage
Preparing Career-Ready Roadrunners
UTSA's BOLD ADVANTAGE is our unique equation for success. It’s the formula that gives our students an edge, preparing them with knowledge, "learning-by-doing" experiences and marketable skills to pursue life-changing careers and positively impact our community.
UTSA degrees yield a powerful return on investment
$28K
in average annual salary compared to high school graduates
$5K
education-related loan debt over a decade (compared to only $1,000 across the state)
39%
of current students graduate with no loan debt (compared to only 29% a decade ago)
Bold Is... paving the way for better, bolder futures
Career Exploration & Preparation
Experiential learning is a core part of a UTSA education. The Najim Center for Innovation and Career Advancement allows students to get hands-on experience while San Pedro II , opening in 2025, will connect students with opportunities in our local community. Combined with other initiatives and investments, these spaces are part of UTSA’s experiential learning hub downtown.
Modeling a University of the Future
UTSA is setting the standard for educating students that reflect the demographic future of the United States, proving social mobility and opportunity for underserved Texans.
Leading in Data Science and AI
Data is the future and UTSA is well positioned to prepare students for today’s data informed careers. A new college dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, computing, data science and related disciplines will continue our investment in providing a cutting-edge education.
Partnering with Industry Leaders
Working with corporate partners opens new doors for students and our community. From well-known companies such as Dell, USAA, and H-E-B to federal partners connected to our National Security Collaboration Center, UTSA’s network grows larger every year.
Education is an essential service in its own right, and UTSA's resolve to be a driver of economic prosperity and social mobility is stronger than ever. We are creating bold futures for our students and for Texas.
Taylor Eighmy, President of UTSA
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2023 Year in Review
From setting new records for student success to transformative major gifts to an amazing football season, 2021 was an unprecedented year for UTSA.
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