The University of Texas at San Antonio Acceptance Rate
San Antonio, Texas · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 22,497
- Admitted
- 19,900
- Yield
- 29.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, The University of Texas at San Antonio's acceptance rate has risen from 75.9% in 2014–15 to 88.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 14,933 to 22,497 (+51%) over that period.
Its 88.5% rate makes The University of Texas at San Antonio more selective than about 24% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 65 tracked Texas schools, it is more selective than about 34%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (90.3% for women vs 86.1% for men, a 4.2-point gap). The University of Texas at San Antonio has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 29.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 14,933 | 11,336 | 75.9% | 5,057 |
| 2015–16 | 15,706 | 12,243 | 78% | 4,975 |
| 2016–17 | 15,500 | 11,843 | 76.4% | 4,378 |
| 2017–18 | 15,973 | 12,692 | 79.5% | 5,030 |
| 2018–19 | 16,918 | 13,370 | 79% | 4,969 |
| 2019–20 | 17,122 | 13,113 | 76.6% | 4,590 |
| 2020–21 | 21,597 | 18,043 | 83.5% | 5,330 |
| 2021–22 | 21,726 | 19,662 | 90.5% | 5,512 |
| 2022–23 | 23,295 | 20,243 | 86.9% | 5,691 |
| 2023–24 | 22,497 | 19,900 | 88.5% | 5,877 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 12,847 | 11,596 | 90.3% |
| Men | 9,650 | 8,304 | 86.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 510–610 | 63% |
| SAT Math | 490–590 | |
| ACT Composite | 19–26 | 8% |
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Frequently asked
What is The University of Texas at San Antonio's acceptance rate?
The University of Texas at San Antonio's acceptance rate is 88.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (19,900 admitted of 22,497 applicants).
Is The University of Texas at San Antonio test optional?
The University of Texas at San Antonio is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to The University of Texas at San Antonio?
The University of Texas at San Antonio received 22,497 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 19,900.
What SAT score do you need for The University of Texas at San Antonio?
Admitted students at The University of Texas at San Antonio typically scored 510–610 on SAT Reading/Writing and 490–590 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is The University of Texas at San Antonio getting harder to get into?
The University of Texas at San Antonio has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 75.9% in 2014–15 to 88.5% 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: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.utsa.edu/.