The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHealth San Antonio) is part of the University of Texas System. It is the largest health sciences university in the South Texas region and offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The university was established in 1959 and received major upgrades in 2006, including the construction of the $150 million South Texas Research Facility. UTHealth San Antonio maintains affiliations with over 100 clinics, hospitals, and healthcare facilities in the South Texas area. The university also houses the Mays Cancer Center, which is a National Cancer Institute Cancer Center.
The university has a variety of CCNE-accredited nursing programs available for undergrads and grads. The undergrad programs include BSN, RN to BSN, accelerated BSN, and LPN to BSN. The traditional BSN track includes four semesters of nursing courses after students complete four semesters of general studies and prerequisite courses. The accelerated track may be completed in 15 months by students who already have bachelor’s degrees in a non-nursing field. Graduate degree programs include MSN, RN to MSN, Ph.D., and BSN to Ph.D. The MSN program includes two specialty tracks, Administrative Management, and Clinical Nurse Leader. With the BSN to DNP program, students typically earn their DNPs in 36 months.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students3,277 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio11:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate- |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 68 | 228 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 0 | 8 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 166 miles radius of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
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Texas State University
46 miles away |
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The University of Texas at Austin
73 miles away |
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Academy of Health Care Professions
77 miles away |
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University of Houston-Victoria
107 miles away |
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Temple College at Temple
131 miles away |
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Texas A&M International University
143 miles away |
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Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
145 miles away |
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Texas A&M University
154 miles away |
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Prairie View A & M University
160 miles away |
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Mclennan Community College
166 miles away |
Frequently compared schools
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Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans
offers 9 nursing programs |
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Oregon Health & Science University
offers 8 nursing programs |
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University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center
offers 4 nursing programs |
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
offers 8 nursing programs |
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
offers 8 nursing programs |
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The University of Texas Medical Branch
offers 9 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 07/01/1973 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 10/10/2013 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/29/2001 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 09/29/2001 - Current |
Admission
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $231/credit | |
| In State Students | $231/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $719/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $159/credit | |
| In State Students | $159/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $633/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $10,395 | $10,395 | $32,355 |
| ADN | 70 | $16,170 | $16,170 | $50,330 |
| BSN | 125 | $28,875 | $28,875 | $89,875 |
| FNP | 50 | $7,950 | $7,950 | $31,650 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
Student Population
807
Undergrads
2,470
Graduates
1,980
Women
1,297
Men
86%
Full-time
14%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
42% |
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Hispanic |
31% |
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Asian |
12% |
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Black/African American |
5% |
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Non-resident alien |
4% |
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Two or more races |
3% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Texas state board of nursing.
