Admissions
Getting in, fall 2025
Texas A&M University-San Antonio admits about 9 in 10 applicants (94%). That puts it in the "Open" tier, more selective than 13% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
Men and women were admitted at similar rates (92% and 93%).
$30 to apply
Grants credit for AP exams
Yield
15% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
No wait list
Applying early
Doesn't offer early decision or early action
Where you stand
How Texas A&M University-San Antonio reads a record
, GPA, and class rank are all important; tests are considered. Scores are optional. 41% of first-years sent an SAT and 7% an ACT. Most first-years were admitted without scores.
What they look at
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Important | ||||
| Class rank | Important | ||||
| Academic GPA | Important | ||||
| Test scores | Considered | ||||
| Essay | Not considered | ||||
| Recommendations | Not considered | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Not considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Not considered | ||||
| Talent or ability | Not considered | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Not considered | ||||
| First generation | Not considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Not considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Not considered | ||||
| State residency | Not considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Not considered | ||||
| Work experience | Not considered | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Not considered | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program considered; English proficiency test required
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Apply by June 30 for fall 2026.
- Priority date: February 15. Applying by then can matter for scholarships, programs, or housing.
- Decisions are sent on a rolling basis.
- There's no set reply date.
- The housing deposit is refundable.
Recent change: Stopped considering work experience in fall 2023.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 955 on the SAT, 215 points below the median for colleges that report scores.
Optional
Scores are considered if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
submitted ACT
Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.
Sources:Texas A&M University-San Antonio Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;Texas A&M University-San Antonio Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;Texas A&M University-San Antonio Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)