The University of Texas at San Antonio
Admissions

Interested in attending The University of Texas at San Antonio?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into The University of Texas at San Antonio, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

87
%
Acceptance rate
June 1
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into The University of Texas at San Antonio?

87%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, UTSA accepted 87% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 25,422 people applied and 22,063 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
12733 / 14369 (89%)
Men
9330 / 11053 (84%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at The University of Texas at San Antonio:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

21%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 21% ended up enrolling at The University of Texas at San Antonio, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into The University of Texas at San Antonio by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things UTSA considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into The University of Texas at San Antonio?

Grades

16% of freshmen who attended UTSA were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 55% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

63%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

8%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
490
75th Percentile
600
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
510
75th Percentile
620
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1010
75th Percentile
1210

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to The University of Texas at San Antonio. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

June 1
Regular admission deadline
September 1
Application notification
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