Data on Hispanic Student Success
Success metrics for UTSA’s Hispanic student population consistently meet or exceed the general student population.
Our efforts are nationally recognized, with experts saying the university’s progress could provide insights for public colleges around the country.
Retention & Graduation Rates
UTSA’s six-year graduation rates are improving across the board for all Roadrunners, including a 15.4% increase for Hispanic students. Hispanic student retention rates have increased by 5.1% over the last five years.
47%
Increase in the number of bachelor’s degrees awarded to Hispanic graduates 2015-16 to 2019-20Compared to a 27% increase in overall degrees awarded
Degree Completion
The number of degrees conferred to Hispanic students has increased steadily over the past decade.
44%
Honors College Students Identify as Hispanic or LatinoFall 2019
34%
Doctoral Students Identify as Hispanic or LatinoFall 2019
Degree Fields
The following programs have the largest number of students who identify as Hispanic or Latino.
Fall 2019
STEM Degrees awarded to students who identify as Hispanic or Latino (2018-2019)
Undergraduate Programs
- Biology
- Psychology
- Undeclared
- Management
- Criminal Justice
Masters Programs
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Business
- Social Work
- Public Administration
- Educational Leadership
Doctoral Programs
- Educational Leadership
- Culture, Literacy, & Language
- Interdisciplinary Learning & Teaching
- Applied Demography
- Chemistry
Undergraduate
Masters
Doctoral
6%