University of Texas at San Antonio

About University of Texas at San Antonio

Urban and regional planning at UT San Antonio prepares planners to meet known and emerging urban and regional challenges, inspired by our values of collaboration, innovation, and inclusiveness.

The program is flexible for those who take courses part-time and does not require a specific sequence for coursework. Urban and Regional Planning classes are offered in the afternoon and evening at the UT San Antonio One Riverwalk Place (ORP) building located in the beautiful San Antonio Riverwalk and online, enabling work during normal hours. The internship program provides a structure for starting or expanding career opportunities while receiving course credit.

Points of Distinction

* Urban and regional planning (URP) at UTSA is multicultural. Enrollment in the MSURP in average 49% Hispanic or Latino.

* Research resources distinguish our program. Faculty and graduate students in urban and regional planning conduct research spanning the fields of transportation, environmental planning, housing, urban design, and related topics.

* Job placement is a strength of urban and regional planning at UTSA. 100% of MSURP graduates in 2024 obtained professional planning, planning-related, or other positions within 12 months of graduation (UTSA 2025).

* Three-quarters of MSURP graduates passed the AICP exam within five years of graduating.

Degrees & Programs

Degree Name	Master of Science in Urban and Regional Planning
Accreditation:	yes
Minimum GPA	3.0 (exceptions to lower GPA scores in a case-by-case basis)
Minimum GRE	Not required
Minimum TOEFL	550 TOEFL Paper / 79 TOEFL Internet
Minimum IELTS	6.5 IELTS
In-state tuition per year	10,983.66
Out-of-state tuition per year	29,355.30
Students in program	36
Full-time equivalent student:faculty ratio	11.5 to 1