The University of Texas at San Antonio Admission
Application Fee
$70
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
86.90%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
28.11%
Freshmen Enrollment
5,691
SAT Scores
1,110
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 23,295 students have applied and 20,243 students have allowed to admit to The University of Texas at San Antonio (Acceptance rate: 86.90%). UTSA's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 28.11 % where 5,691 students have finally enrolled out of 20,243 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 Rio Grande Valley and The University of Texas at Dallas, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 85.59%).
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 28.14%).
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://onestop.utsa.edu/financialaid/ |
| 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 2023, the average SAT score at The University of Texas at San Antonio is 1,110 and the average ACT score is 22. 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 1,123). 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 | 1,110 | 22 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,123 | 23 |
| 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, 3,400 students submitted SAT scores (60% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,110 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 | 500 | 550 | 600 |
| Total | 1,010 | 1,110 | 1,220 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At The University of Texas at San Antonio, 452 students submitted ACT scores (8% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 22 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 | 22 | 26 |
| 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 |