The University of Texas at San Antonio Admission
Acceptance Rate
86.79%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
27.10%
Freshmen Enrollment
5,980
SAT Scores
1,100
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 25,422 students have applied and 22,063 students have allowed to admit to The University of Texas at San Antonio (Acceptance rate: 86.79%). UTSA's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 27.10 % where 5,980 students have finally enrolled out of 22,063 admitted students.
UTSA acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as The University of Texas at El Paso and Sam Houston State University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 95.09%).
UTSA enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 27.31%).
How to Apply to The University of Texas at San Antonio
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UTSA. UTSA offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.utsa.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.applytexas.org/ |
| Financial Aid | www.utsa.edu/financialaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://future.utsa.edu/cost/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://cmas.utsa.edu/ |
| Athletic | https://web3.ncaa.org/aprsearch/gsrsearch |
| Disability Service | www.utsa.edu/disability/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UTSA and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at The University of Texas at San Antonio is 1,100 and the average ACT score is 23. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of The University of Texas at San Antonio is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,000). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | 1,100 | 23 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,000 | 20 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas | 1,075 | 62 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At The University of Texas at San Antonio, 3,648 students submitted SAT scores (61% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,100 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 510 | 560 | 620 |
| Mathematics | 490 | 540 | 600 |
| Total | 1,000 | 1,100 | 1,220 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At The University of Texas at San Antonio, 416 students submitted ACT scores (7% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 23 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 19 | 23 | 25 |
| English | 18 | 21 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 17 | 21 | 25 |
UTSA Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to The University of Texas at San Antonio. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
6 items are Considered if submitted - Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |