The University of Texas at San Antonio

What is the cost of studying for a year at The University of Texas at San Antonio?

UTSA's published cost depends heavily on Texas residency and living arrangements. In the 2024-25 reported undergraduate figures, average annual tuition plus required fees totaled approximately $9,326 for an in-state full-time student and $22,249 for an out-of-state full-time student. Those sums are calculated from the tuition and required-fee figures for the same reporting year; they are not a complete cost of attendance.

• In-state undergraduate tuition: $6,266, plus $3,060 in required fees.
• Out-of-state undergraduate tuition: $19,189, plus $3,060 in required fees.
• Reported typical annual room and board: $15,670; books and supplies: $1,000.

Housing, meals, transportation, and personal expenses can make the full annual budget substantially higher. The room-and-board figure is an estimate, not a charge every student pays; a student living at home or choosing a different residence will have a different budget. Graduate tuition, part-time charges, course fees, and residency rules also require separate checks.

Net price is an estimate after grant and scholarship aid, not the sticker price and not an individual offer. In the reported aid data, average net price was $7,847 for students in families with annual income up to $48,000. About 86% of students received some form of financial aid. Eligible students may draw on federal grants and loans, Texas aid, institutional scholarships, and military education benefits; applying for aid and comparing the resulting offer is more informative than subtracting an average grant from the published price.

What are the work-study opportunities at The University of Texas at San Antonio?

UTSA students can seek part-time employment, including campus jobs, while enrolled. Federal Work-Study is a need-based aid program for eligible students; receiving a Work-Study award generally provides access to qualifying employment rather than an automatic paycheck or a reduction in the tuition bill.

Students should complete the FAFSA if they want to be considered for federal aid, then review their award and the university's student-job listings. Ordinary campus jobs may be available without a Work-Study award. Off-campus qualifying positions, when offered, operate under program rules. Hours, pay, hiring decisions, and whether a role fits around classes depend on the specific job.

UTSA's career services provide a separate form of support: students can seek help with career exploration, résumés, interviews, internships, employer events, and job-search tools. An internship may carry academic credit, pay, both, or neither, depending on the arrangement. Career advising and employer access are useful services, but they are not verified employment outcomes or job guarantees.