Texas A&M University-San Antonio Acceptance Rate
San Antonio, Texas · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 7,773
- Admitted
- 7,151
- Yield
- 14.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 8 years of federal data, Texas A&M University-San Antonio's acceptance rate has risen from 38.7% in 2016–17 to 92% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 5,019 to 7,773 (+55%) over that period.
Its 92% rate makes Texas A&M University-San Antonio more selective than about 16% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 65 tracked Texas schools, it is more selective than about 22%.
Texas A&M University-San Antonio has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 14.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–17 | 5,019 | 1,944 | 38.7% | 503 |
| 2017–18 | 6,894 | 2,388 | 34.6% | 569 |
| 2018–19 | 7,501 | 2,233 | 29.8% | 575 |
| 2019–20 | 8,617 | 3,779 | 43.9% | 705 |
| 2020–21 | 10,006 | 5,989 | 59.9% | 632 |
| 2021–22 | 10,684 | 7,772 | 72.7% | 1,058 |
| 2022–23 | 9,110 | 8,754 | 96.1% | 1,028 |
| 2023–24 | 7,773 | 7,151 | 92% | 1,025 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 5,000 | 4,648 | 93% |
| Men | 2,765 | 2,495 | 90.2% |
| Another gender | 8 | 8 | 100% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 430–540 | 39% |
| SAT Math | 420–530 | |
| ACT Composite | 15–21 | 6% |
How Texas A&M University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Texas A&M University-San Antonio's acceptance rate?
Texas A&M University-San Antonio's acceptance rate is 92% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (7,151 admitted of 7,773 applicants).
Is Texas A&M University-San Antonio test optional?
Texas A&M University-San Antonio is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Texas A&M University-San Antonio?
Texas A&M University-San Antonio received 7,773 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 7,151.
What SAT score do you need for Texas A&M University-San Antonio?
Admitted students at Texas A&M University-San Antonio typically scored 430–540 on SAT Reading/Writing and 420–530 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Texas A&M University-San Antonio getting harder to get into?
Texas A&M University-San Antonio has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 38.7% in 2016–17 to 92% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2016–17 to 2023–24. Official site: www.tamusa.edu/.