Texas A&M University-San Antonio campus
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Texas A&M University-San Antonio

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 476
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Acceptance rate 73%
Students retention rate 67%

Located in San Antonio, Texas, UTSA is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Texas A&M University-San Antonio is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The retention rate of students at UTSA is 67% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Texas is 68%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at UTSA do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

72.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,093

Cost of attendance at Texas A&M University-San Antonio in 2022 for students from Texas.

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Texas's average $7,907
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$22,764

Cost of attendance at Texas A&M University-San Antonio in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $17,011
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 87 of freshman students at Texas A&M University-San Antonio received on average $10,491 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,491
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 304 56% $5,262 $1,599,696
Other Federal Grant 304 56% $5,366 $1,631,196
State Grant/Scholarships 274 50% $6,880 $1,885,072
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 310 57% $4,699 $1,456,566
Total Grant & Scholarships 474 87% $10,491 $4,972,834

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Texas A&M University-San Antonio provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Texas A&M University-San Antonio offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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