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University of Texas at San Antonio acceptance rate and your odds of getting in

With an acceptance rate near 87%, University of Texas at San Antonio is an accessible public university in Texas. Because it admits most qualified applicants, admission turns on the strength of your whole profile rather than any one number.

Your odds at University of Texas at San Antonio
Three numbers, no account, the same published model the full calculator runs.

Use this page to see what University of Texas at San Antonio weighs, where it ranks among Texas schools, and how a profile like yours is likely to land. Admitted students post a 75th-percentile SAT around 1200, a useful checkpoint for where your scores sit, though it is a reference range and not a cutoff.

Acceptance rate
87%
Accessible
SAT middle 50%
1000-1220
of admitted students
Type
Public
San Antonio, TX
Average net price
$10,836
per year after aid

What do students study at University of Texas at San Antonio?

Bachelor's degrees awarded by field in 2023 (IPEDS completions). Each field has its own page with the school's numbers, the model's major adjustment, and peers offering it.

Business, Management and Marketing · 1,063 (18%)Computer and Information Sciences · 738 (12.5%)Psychology · 567 (9.6%)Engineering · 444 (7.5%)Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies · 371 (6.3%)Biological and Biomedical Sciences · 359 (6.1%)Health Professions and Related Programs · 321 (5.4%)Communication and Journalism · 270 (4.6%)Education · 270 (4.6%)Homeland Security, Law Enforcement and Firefighting · 243 (4.1%)Social Sciences · 239 (4%)Liberal Arts and General Studies · 180 (3%)

Will I get into University of Texas at San Antonio?

Direct answers to what applicants ask about getting into University of Texas at San Antonio, plus a free way to calculate your own odds.

What are my chances of getting into University of Texas at San Antonio?

University of Texas at San Antonio admits most qualified applicants (around 87%), but that overall rate is not your personal chance. Your real odds depend on how your GPA, course rigor, test scores, and activities compare to its admitted students. Run your profile through the free CollegeCalcAI calculator to get a personalized acceptance percentage for University of Texas at San Antonio in about three minutes, with no account needed to start.

Is University of Texas at San Antonio hard to get into?

University of Texas at San Antonio is accessible: it admits most qualified applicants, with about a 87% acceptance rate. Meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

What GPA do you need to get into University of Texas at San Antonio?

There is no hard GPA cutoff at University of Texas at San Antonio, but admitted students span a wide GPA range, with many in the 2.8 to 3.5 band. University of Texas at San Antonio reads your GPA alongside the rigor of your courses, so a challenging schedule matters as much as the number itself.

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Your chances at University of Texas at San Antonio by GPA and SAT

Estimated chance of admission at University of Texas at San Antonio for plain profiles, from the same model as the calculator. Unweighted GPA, 3 AP courses, Regular Decision, no legacy, athletic or first-generation hook. The last column is test-optional (no score sent).

What are my chances at University of Texas at San Antonio with a 3.1 GPA and a 1110 SAT?

About 98% (Safety), by CollegeCalcAI's deterministic model, for an applicant with a 3.1 unweighted GPA and a 1110 SAT, the middle of University of Texas at San Antonio's admitted range, applying Regular Decision without a hook. A 3.4 GPA with a 1220 SAT comes out near 98%. Courses, activities, essays and the application round move the number; the free calculator includes them.

Estimated admission chance at University of Texas at San Antonio by unweighted GPA (rows) and SAT score (columns)
GPASAT 100025th pctSAT 1110middleSAT 122075th pctNo testtest-optional
2.553%Likely75%Safety89%Safety71%Safety
2.883%Safety93%Safety97%Safety94%Safety
3.195%Safety98%Safety98%Safety98%Safety
3.498%Safety98%Safety98%Safety98%Safety

Estimates, not guarantees. Get yours with your real courses and activities. Assistants and developers can fetch this table from the free API: /api/v1/colleges/university-of-texas-at-san-antonio.

How to get into University of Texas at San Antonio

Built from University of Texas at San Antonio's admitted class and what it reports weighing. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled figures, not published cutoffs.

Here is how to get into University of Texas at San Antonio, built from what its admitted class actually looks like and what the school says it weighs.

Step 1
Match the typical admit on the transcript

CollegeCalcAI's modeled typical admit at University of Texas at San Antonio carries about a 3.04 core GPA and a 1170 SAT, in the most rigorous schedule available. Meeting it puts you in the admitted range for most applicants.

Step 2
Decide on scores with the real range

The admitted middle 50% is 1000 to 1220 SAT (19 to 25 ACT). Submit a score at 1110 or higher; below 1000, apply test-optional if the policy allows.

Step 3
Build the file around what University of Texas at San Antonio weighs

University of Texas at San Antonio rates rigor of secondary school record and academic GPA highest in its own Common Data Set. Put your depth there: and a transcript whose rigor rises through junior year.

Step 4
Apply in the round that helps

Most public universities read early applicants first without a binding commitment. Apply by University of Texas at San Antonio's early or priority deadline (confirm dates at www.utsa.edu), and if you are out of state, know that residency changes both the bar and the price.

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How many students apply to University of Texas at San Antonio, and how many get in?

For the fall 2023 entering class, University of Texas at San Antonio received 22,497 applications and admitted 19,900, an acceptance rate of 88.5%. 5,877 enrolled. Only about 30% of admitted students enrolled, so the school admits several students for every seat it expects to fill, which is why its acceptance rate reads higher than its selectivity feels. University of Texas at San Antonio enrolls about 30,580 undergraduates in total, 51% of them women, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

Applied
22,497
fall 2023
Admitted
19,900
88.5% of applicants
Enrolled
5,877
30% yield
Undergraduates
30,580
San Antonio, large city

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS 2023 admissions and enrollment.

What SAT and ACT scores do you need for University of Texas at San Antonio?

Admitted students at University of Texas at San Antonio post SAT scores of 1000 to 1220 in the middle 50%, with an average of 1105. On the ACT the middle 50% runs from 19 to 25. A score above 1220 puts you in the top quarter of admits and turns the test into an asset; a score below 1000 puts you in the bottom quarter, where the rest of the application has to carry more weight. University of Texas at San Antonio is test-optional: scores are considered if you submit them but not required. Send a score at or above the middle of the admitted range; otherwise apply without one and let your transcript lead.

SAT middle 50%
1000-1220
average 1105
ACT middle 50%
19-25
of admitted students
Test scores
Test-optional
admissions policy

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10.

What University of Texas at San Antonio looks for

What University of Texas at San Antonio weighs most heavily in its admissions review, informed by its reported Common Data Set.

In its review, University of Texas at San Antonio leans most on rigor of secondary school record and academic GPA. Solid grades in a challenging schedule do most of the work here, with the rest of the application providing context. These ratings come from University of Texas at San Antonio's reported Common Data Set, so the full chart below reflects what the school itself says it values, not a generic guess.

Rigor of secondary school record
Very important
Academic GPA
Very important
Class rank
Considered
Standardized test scores
Considered
Application essay
Considered
Recommendations
Considered
Extracurricular activities
Considered
Talent / ability
Considered
Character / personal qualities
Considered
First-generation status
Considered
State residency
Considered
Volunteer work
Considered
Work experience
Considered

SAT score positioning at University of Texas at San Antonio

How common SAT scores sit relative to the admitted middle. This is context, not a probability. Your full profile determines the real estimate.

SATWhere it sits at University of Texas at San Antonio
1600Above the admitted 75th percentile
1500Above the admitted 75th percentile
1400Above the admitted 75th percentile
1300Above the admitted 75th percentile
1200In the competitive admitted range
1100Below the middle, makes the rest of the profile matter more
Colleges for a 1200 SAT →Colleges for a 25 ACT →See colleges by GPA →

How much does University of Texas at San Antonio cost after financial aid?

The full sticker price at University of Texas at San Antonio (tuition, fees, housing, food, books) is about $22,352 a year. Tuition and fees are $9,011 for TX residents and $22,051 for out-of-state students, a $13,040 gap that makes residency the single biggest lever on cost. What families actually pay is different: the average net price after grants and scholarships is $10,836 a year, and it ranges from $7,870 for families earning under $30,000 to $20,489 for families earning over $110,000. 44% of undergraduates receive a federal Pell Grant.

Sticker price
$22,352
per year, before aid
Average net price
$10,836
after grants and scholarships
In-state tuition
$9,011
$22,051 out of state
Pell recipients
44%
of undergraduates
Family incomeAverage net price per year
$0 to $30k$7,870
$30k to $48k$7,847
$48k to $75k$9,172
$75k to $110k$15,446
Over $110k$20,489

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Net price is what students receiving aid paid after grants, by family income.

What do University of Texas at San Antonio graduates earn, and how many graduate?

Median earnings for University of Texas at San Antonio students ten years after entry are $57,131 ($46,340 at the six-year mark). 53% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 80% return for a second year. Among graduates who borrowed, median federal debt at graduation is $20,500; 39% of undergraduates take federal loans.

Median earnings
$57,131
10 years after entry
Graduation rate
53%
within six years
Retention
80%
return for year two
Median debt
$20,500
at graduation, borrowers

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Earnings cover students who received federal aid.

How University of Texas at San Antonio compares in Texas

University of Texas at San Antonio ranks #33 most selective of 53 schools in Texas in our database.

Among the 53 Texas schools we track, University of Texas at San Antonio ranks #33 most selective by acceptance rate. Schools like Rice University (8%) and Trinity University (TX) (26%) sit nearby, which makes Texas a useful frame for calibrating a balanced list. As a public university, residency matters: in-state applicants generally see meaningfully better odds than the headline rate suggests.

Rice University
8%acceptance · TX
Trinity University (TX)
26%acceptance · TX
University of Texas at Austin
27%acceptance · TX
Huston-Tillotson University
39%acceptance · TX
Paul Quinn College
40%acceptance · TX
Texas Christian University
44%acceptance · TX
Texas A&M International
44%acceptance · TX
Austin College
48%acceptance · TX
See all Texas schools →

Similar to University of Texas at San Antonio

Schools with a similar selectivity profile, worth comparing as you build a balanced list.

Build around University of Texas at San Antonio with peers at a comparable selectivity, such as Boise State University, George Mason University, and North Carolina Central University. Running the same profile against each one in the free calculator is the fastest way to see where you are a reach, a match, or a likely.

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George Mason University
87%acceptance · VA
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Frequently asked questions

What is University of Texas at San Antonio's acceptance rate?

University of Texas at San Antonio admitted 19,900 of 22,497 applicants for the fall 2023 entering class, an acceptance rate of 88.5% (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS). 30% of admitted students enrolled.

What SAT score do you need for University of Texas at San Antonio?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 1000 to 1220 on the SAT and 19 to 25 on the ACT. A score above 1220 is in the top quarter of admits. University of Texas at San Antonio is test-optional, so only submit a score that helps.

Is University of Texas at San Antonio test-optional?

Yes. University of Texas at San Antonio reports that test scores are considered but not required. Submit a score at or above the middle of the admitted range; otherwise apply without one.

How much does University of Texas at San Antonio cost after financial aid?

The average net price at University of Texas at San Antonio, what students receiving aid paid after grants and scholarships, is $10,836 a year against a sticker price of about $22,352. Families earning under $30,000 paid about $7,870 on average.

What do University of Texas at San Antonio graduates earn?

Median earnings ten years after entering University of Texas at San Antonio are $57,131 a year among students who received federal aid, and 53% of students graduate within six years (College Scorecard).

What does University of Texas at San Antonio value most in applicants?

Based on its admissions profile, University of Texas at San Antonio weighs rigor of secondary school record and academic GPA most heavily. The full factor breakdown is on this page.

Does University of Texas at San Antonio favor in-state applicants?

As a public university, University of Texas at San Antonio generally admits in-state applicants at a higher rate than out-of-state applicants, so your home state affects your odds. CollegeCalcAI applies an in-state residency boost when you select your state.

How can I improve my chances at University of Texas at San Antonio?

Focus on the highest-leverage parts of your application: course rigor and GPA trajectory first, then test scores, then a focused leadership or activity spike. CollegeCalcAI's Power-Ups quantify how much each change would move your odds at University of Texas at San Antonio specifically.

How does residency affect admission to University of Texas at San Antonio?

As a public university, University of Texas at San Antonio typically admits in-state students at a higher rate, and tuition differs sharply by residency. Select your home state in the calculator to fold the in-state effect into your estimate.

What are the admission requirements for University of Texas at San Antonio?

University of Texas at San Antonio reviews GPA, course rigor, test scores (where submitted), activities, and essays. With a more accessible acceptance rate, meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

Acceptance rate, application counts, admitted test ranges, cost, and outcomes reflect publicly reported federal data (U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2023 and the College Scorecard) and each school's Common Data Set; figures are rounded and lag the current cycle by one to two years, so confirm deadlines and policies on the school's own site. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled estimates. Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are a planning tool computed by a fixed, transparent model, not a guarantee of any admission decision.