Texas A&M University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Texas A&M University-San Antonio is a public research university in San Antonio, Texas, serving roughly 6,599 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 92.80% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $54,338 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $9,654
- 2024 Average Net Price: $11,196 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 92.80% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 6,599 66.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 40.17%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 53.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 21.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Average SAT Score: 955
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 8,045
- Applicants (IPEDS): 7,773
- Room & Board: $11,800 annual estimate
Texas A&M University-San Antonio: what the data shows
Common questions about Texas A&M University-San Antonio, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Texas A&M University-San Antonio?
Texas A&M University-San Antonio is located in San Antonio, TX (ZIP 78224).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Texas A&M University-San Antonio public or private?
Texas A&M University-San Antonio is a Public institution.
How much does Texas A&M University-San Antonio cost?
Published tuition: $9,654 in-state, $23,255 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $11,196.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $9,596 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $10,423 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $12,898 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $16,267 |
| $110,001+ | $13,021 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $38,616.
How hard is it to get into Texas A&M University-San Antonio?
Admission rate: 92.80%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 955 and midpoint ACT 20.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Texas A&M University-San Antonio?
Total enrollment: 6,599 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 8,045 students.
Graduate enrollment: 894 students.
About 67% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Texas A&M University-San Antonio?
150%-time completion rate: 40.17%.
First-year retention: 65.7%.
What do graduates of Texas A&M University-San Antonio earn?
Median earnings: $43,479 six years after entry; $54,338 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $18,401.
50.84% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Texas A&M University-San Antonio known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (259 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (227 completions)
- Criminology (115 completions)
- Psychology, General (114 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (90 completions)
- Accounting (87 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (80 completions)
- General Studies (55 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (48 completions)
- Management Information Systems, General (44 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Texas A&M University-San Antonio a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 92.80%; completion rate 40.17%; median earnings $54,338 at 10 years; net price $11,196. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$9,654
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Texas A&M University-San Antonio was $9,654.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$11,196
2024 Value
In 2024 Texas A&M University-San Antonio had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,196.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$44,784 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$11,196 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$38,616 4-Year In-State Tuition
$93,020 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$11,800 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$22,654 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$90,616 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Texas A&M University-San Antonio.
Financial Aid by Income Level
50.84% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
36.33% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Texas A&M University-San Antonio was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Texas A&M University-San Antonio in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2016–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $6,562 | $15,982 | — |
| 2017 | $8,216 | $20,404 | $8,408 |
| 2018 | $8,656 | $21,159 | $13,036 |
| 2019 | $8,864 | $21,877 | $11,511 |
| 2020 | $8,901 | $21,896 | $12,305 |
| 2021 | $9,093 | $22,764 | $9,988 |
| 2022 | $9,548 | $22,764 | $10,923 |
| 2023 | $9,548 | $23,124 | $13,220 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
92.80% Acceptance Rate
7,773 Total Applicants
7,151 Students Admitted
1,025 First-Time Students Enrolled
14.33% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 955
ACT Average: 20
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Texas A&M University-San Antonio reported total enrollment of about 6,599 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 37% male and 63% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (63.2%), White (23.4%), and Black or African American (6.6%). About 50.84% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 53.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
66.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Texas A&M University-San Antonio in 2024 is 6,599 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 8,045 students. Graduate enrollment is about 894 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
65.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 63.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
16.91% 100% Completion Time
40.17% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 16.91% of students graduating from Texas A&M University-San Antonio completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 30% male / 70% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 33% male / 67% female
- Criminology: 27% male / 73% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Texas A&M University-San Antonio.
Return on Investment
$18,401 Median Student Debt
$54,338 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
33.86% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1113.34% Return on Investment
3.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Texas A&M University-San Antonio.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 36 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 259 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 227 completions
3. Criminology: 115 completions
4. Psychology, General: 114 completions
5. Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 90 completions
6. Accounting: 87 completions
7. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 80 completions
8. General Studies: 55 completions
9. Business/Commerce, General: 48 completions
Most popular programs at Texas A&M University-San Antonio.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Texas A&M University-San Antonio graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Texas A&M University-San Antonio from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,625
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,571
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Texas A&M University-San Antonio is a public institution located in San Antonio, TX, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Business Administration and Management, General, Criminology. Enrollment is approximately 6,599 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (63.2%), White (23.4%), Black or African American (6.6%). The admission rate is 92.80%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 955. The 150%-time completion rate is 40.17%. Approximately 50.84% of students receive Pell Grants. About 53.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
San Antonio, TX 78224
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Texas A&M University-San Antonio provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Texas A&M University-San Antonio located?
Texas A&M University-San Antonio is located in San Antonio, TX.
What is Texas A&M University-San Antonio's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Texas A&M University-San Antonio is 92.8% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 7,773 applicants and 7,151 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Texas A&M University-San Antonio cost?
Reported tuition is $9,654 and average net price is $11,196 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,800 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Texas A&M University-San Antonio?
Texas A&M University-San Antonio reports undergraduate enrollment of about 8,045 students, Hispanic or Latino (63.2%), White (23.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Texas A&M University-San Antonio?
About 53.5% of students at Texas A&M University-San Antonio are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Texas A&M University-San Antonio?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Texas A&M University-San Antonio reports midpoint SAT about 955 and midpoint ACT about 20.
What do graduates of Texas A&M University-San Antonio earn?
Median earnings are $43,479 six years after entry and $54,338 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Texas A&M University-San Antonio?
The 150%-time completion rate is 40.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Texas A&M University-San Antonio students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $18,401.
Is Texas A&M University-San Antonio public or private?
Texas A&M University-San Antonio is a public institution located in San Antonio, TX.
Is Texas A&M University-San Antonio an HBCU?
No. Texas A&M University-San Antonio is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Texas A&M University-San Antonio a tribal college?
No. Texas A&M University-San Antonio is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- San Antonio, Texas city profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Texas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.