Rankings & Recognitions
UTSA is recognized by some of the most prestigious organizations in the country for being among the best Hispanic Serving Institutions in Texas and nationwide.
Below are just a few of the distinctions received by UTSA for boldly advancing learning and success among Hispanic students.
Top School for Hispanics
#2 in the Nation
for bilingual, multilingual, and multicultural education
#9 in the Nation
#3 in Texas
for granting undergraduate degrees to Hispanics
#22 in the Nation
#5 in Texas
for granting graduate degrees to Hispanics
#17 in the Nation
in Hispanic graduate student enrollment
#20 in the Nation
highest percentage of Hispanic, degree-seeking undergraduates
Top Ranked Academic Programs
among Hispanic-serving universities nationally
- #3 Architecture
- #3 Bilingual, Multilingual & Multicultural Education
- #4 Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Studies
- #5 Communication & Media Studies
- #6 Computer/IT Administration & Management
Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine – Top 100 Schools for Hispanics 2019
Named Among “Best of the Best”
Top College and Universities in the U.S.
Nationally Ranked Programs for Bachelor Degree Conferral to Hispanics
UTSA program rankings in the top 10 for bachelor’s degrees conferred to Hispanics compared to equivalent programs across the country.
- Construction Trades #1
- Architecture and Related Services #2
- Public Health #4
- Marketing #4
- Business & Management #5
- Computer and Information Sciences #6
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies #6
- Education #7
- Accounting and Related Services #7
- Finance and Financial Management Services #8
- Psychology #9
- History #9
- Human Resources Management #9
Diverse Issues in Higher Education Magazine – Top 100 Producers of Minority Bachelor Degrees 2019

Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement
UTSA has achieved the prestigious Community Engagement Classification from the Carnegie Foundation for Advancement of Teaching, recognizing the university’s commitment to serving the local community.
Seal of Excelencia
UTSA is a proud 2020 recipient of this national certification recognizing leadership in advancing Latino student success