by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a UTSA degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how UTSA measures up.
UTSA is ranked #744 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D+. Within Texas, it ranks #57 of 184 for value.
These UTSA majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | #1 of 5 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | #1 of 8 |
| Microbiology & Immunology | #2 of 10 |
| Building/Construction Site Management/Manager | #2 of 4 |
| Construction Trades | #2 of 4 |
| Building Management & Inspection | #2 of 5 |
| Interior Architecture | #6 of 30 |
| Architecture / Urban Planning | #6 of 30 |
| Real Estate | #7 of 35 |
| General Health & Wellness | #8 of 83 |
Below is the detailed UTSA value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
The University of Texas at San Antonio is ranked #34 out of #201 in Texas for quality and #57 out of #184 for Texas value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the UTSA financial aid page to be sure.
The University of Texas at San Antonio is ranked #744 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, The University of Texas at San Antonio is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at UTSA costs about $14,165. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $56,660 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $22,315 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $10,836 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $14,165 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $56,660 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the UTSA net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a UTSA degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $89,260 | — | — |
| All Students | $56,660 | #744 | D+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $43,344 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $89,260 | — | — |
| All Students | $56,660 | #57 | D+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $43,344 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at UTSA shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $7,802 |
| $30K–$48K | $7,976 |
| $48K–$75K | $9,699 |
| $75K–$110K | $15,948 |
| Over $110K | $19,758 |
About 71% of UTSA undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,863 per year. Get more details on the UTSA financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the UTSA net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.