Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Texas A&M University-San Antonio's yield is 5 pts higher than California State University-Bakersfield's
Yield rate - 2
California State University-Bakersfield admits 94% vs. 94% at Texas A&M University-San Antonio
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- California State University-BakersfieldOpen
- Texas A&M University-San AntonioOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 700–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 11–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- California State University-BakersfieldTest-blind
- Texas A&M University-San AntonioTest-optional
How they read a record
California State University-Bakersfield
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
Texas A&M University-San Antonio
, GPA, and class rank are all important; tests are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | California State University-Bakersfield | Texas A&M University-San Antonio |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Important |
| College-prep program | Required | Considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent release;Texas A&M University-San Antonio (Fall 2025), Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why