SAN ANTONIO — It's official! The University of Texas at San Antonio announced they now have their R1 Classification from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
UTSA said Wednesday marked the end of their six-week public review and final data release by Carnegie which was the last step in achieving this recognition.
The Tier One status is synonymous with both academic and research excellence, with that being said, UTSA says the designation places them among the nation's top public and private research universities.
“Today’s affirmation of our Carnegie R1 classification solidifies one of our most critical waypoints on UTSA’s path to become a great public research university,” said UTSA President Taylor Eighmy. “I am forever grateful that the 81st Texas Legislature passed H.B. 51 in 2009—establishing a pathway for UTSA and other emerging research universities here in Texas to pursue Tier One designation. Texas, and especially the City of San Antonio, deserve Tier One educational and research institutions to advance economic mobility and robust economic development driven by a knowledge economy.”
The Tier One universities in Texas are now:
- Baylor
- Rice
- Texas Tech
- University of Houston
- University of North Texas
- University of Texas at Austin - Arlington - Dallas - El Paso - San Antonio
To read the full press release about the advantages of being a Tier One university, click here.