by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you’re a veteran who is thinking about going back to school, it’s important to see how well the school treats its students with prior military service first. That’s why we’ve put together this report that gives you the facts about The University of Texas at San Antonio veterans so you can make an informed choice.
If you’re looking for information related to military tuition assistance such as the GI Bill® or Yellow Ribbon Program, go to the following page: The University of Texas at San Antonio GI Bill® Information
Info in This Veterans Report on UTSA:
A large number of veterans attending a college means the college and faculty are more used to supporting and accommodating the needs of those with prior military experience. Per VA data, there are 5,098 GI Bill® students at UTSA. With a total enrollment of 29,675, roughly 17.2% of students are using the GI Bill® to help pay for their education. For context, around three to four percent of American college students are veterans, per the Student Veterans of America.
Note, this figure includes all chapters of the GI Bill® program (e.g., Post-9/11, Montgomery GI Bill®, Reserve Education Assistance Program, and Veteran Readiness and Employment). It does not include any active-duty military personnel attending via Tuition Assistance, so the total military population is potentially larger. About 0.4% of those enrolled at UTSA, according to U.S. Department of Education figures.
The University of Texas at San Antonio participates in these federal veteran programs and offers the support below.Federal Program Participation Principles of Excellence Yes DOD Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Yes Vet Success on Campus (VSOC) Yes Eight Keys to Veterans’ Success Yes Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Yes
What does this mean for you? Below you can view the specific commitments this school has made by participating in individual programs.Career and Vocational Support Educational and Vocational Assessments and Counseling Accommodate Military Service Members and Reservists absent due to service requirements. Align institutional refund policies with those under Title IV, which governs the administration of federal student financial aid programs. Regionally or Nationally Accredited - view all accreditations Provide information that increases accountability and transparency. Participate in the Military Voluntary Education Review (MVER)
The University of Texas at San Antonio does have a student veterans group. Learn more.The school has a dedicated point of contact for veteran and military students. Visit veteran services.
UTSA may recognize specialized military training toward college credit. Reach out to admissions for the specifics. Credit for prior learning can shorten your time to a degree, so it’s worth asking about. Contact UTSA to find out if it grants credit for life experience, CLEP/standardized exams, or other prior learning.
UTSA offers Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs for the following military branches:
The VA has no complaints on record for this college.
Notes and References
More about our data sources and methodologies.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.