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The University of Texas at San Antonio

San Antonio, TX 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate90%
Acceptance Rate90%

UT San Antonio Admissions

If you are considering submitting an application to UT San Antonio, the regular decision application deadline is June 1 and the fee for the application is $70.

Students who submit their applications to UT San Antonio for the fall semester should hear back from UT San Antonio by August 1.

UT San Antonio Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of UT San Antonio's admissions stats.

UT San Antonio 2022 Admissions Statistics
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class 16%
Mean SAT Score 1120
Admissions Test Policy Not optional and are considered
Applicants Who Submit SATs 51%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs 11%
Waitlist No

The University of Texas at San Antonio Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for The University of Texas at San Antonio.

Application Type Offered Application Deadline Notification Deadline
Early Decision I Info Not Available –– ––
Early Decision II –– –– ––
Early Action No –– ––
Regular Decision Yes June 1 August 1

Want to Apply Early to UT San Antonio?


The University of Texas at San Antonio may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with UT San Antonio directly for more information about early applications.

➡️ Discover a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.


More on The University of Texas at San Antonio Admissions


Transferring to The University of Texas at San Antonio

For more information on transferring to The University of Texas at San Antonio, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to UT San Antonio

UT San Antonio has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into UT San Antonio?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at UT San Antonio

What does UT San Antonio consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor Level
Academic GPA Very Important
Class Rank Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities Considered
Work Experience Considered
Extracurricular Activities Considered
Application Essay Considered
First Generation Considered
Recommendation(s) Considered
Talent/Ability Considered
Standardized Test Scores Considered
Volunteer Work Considered

Make sure to check with UT San Antonio for more information on admission factors.

UT San Antonio Application Requirements

To apply to UT San Antonio, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with UT San Antonio's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area Required Recommended Required for Some Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement
Interview
Other Requirements transfer applicants with less than 30 hours must meet freshman requirements and have a 2.25 GPA on a 4.0 scale and submit all college transcripts; transfer applicants with 30 or more completed hours must have a 2.25 GPA on a 4.0 scale and submit all college transcripts
Letter(s) of Recommendation 1
Transcript(S) of College Record
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Transcript of High School Record

GPA and Testing


What GPA Do I Need To Get Into UT San Antonio?

UT San Antonio has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.

Out of all students that were admitted, 99% submitted a class rank. At UT San Antonio 16% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 52% were in the top 25% and 84% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At The University of Texas at San Antonio, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA Percent of Students
4.0 GPA ––
3.75 and 3.99 ––
3.50 and 3.74 ––
3.25 and 3.49 ––
3.00 and 3.24 ––
2.50 and 2.9 ––
2.00 and 2.49 ––

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to UT San Antonio directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

UT San Antonio considers ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

UT San Antonio does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 51% of UT San Antonio's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 11% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for UT San Antonio?

To be competitive with other UT San Antonio applicants, you should strive to score between 1030 and 1220 (or higher!) on the SAT. At UT San Antonio 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1220 and 25% of scored lower than 1030, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a UT San Antonio student is 1120.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of UT San Antonio students scored 600 or higher and 75% of students scored 510 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of UT San Antonio students scored 620 or higher, and 75% scored a 510 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for UT San Antonio?

To be most competitive at UT San Antonio, you should strive to earn between 18 and 26 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 26 means you fall in the 75th percentile for UT San Antonio's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 26, and three out of four students scored lower than 26 on the ACT.

A 18 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for UT San Antonio students. Only one out of every four students scored below 18.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to The University of Texas at San Antonio

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is July 1. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in UT San Antonio during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term


UT San Antonio Admissions FAQs


Can I defer my acceptance to UT San Antonio?

❌ Students who are admitted to UT San Antonio must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does UT San Antonio accept transfer credits?

✅ UT San Antonio accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. UT San Antonio accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Do I have to submit test scores to UT San Antonio?

✅ UT San Antonio is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.

What is UT San Antonio's acceptance rate?

✅ UT San Antonio has an acceptance rate of 90%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at UT San Antonio?

🟨 UT San Antonio may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.

Want To Learn More About UT San Antonio?

Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.

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UT San Antonio Admissions Requirements

Admission Difficulty

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UT San Antonio Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Jun 1

Transfer Applications are Due

Jul 1

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to UT San Antonio is Jun 1.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to UT San Antonio is Jul 1.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

UT San Antonio ACT Scores

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ACT Range

18 - 26

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

ACT Score

Estimated Chance

26 and Above

Good

18 to 26

Avg

18 and Less

Low

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ACT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median ACT score of an admitted student to UT San Antonio is 22. Students with an ACT score of 26 and above have a good chance of getting into UT San Antonio. Students with an ACT score that falls between 18 and 26 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 18 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.

UT San Antonio SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1030 - 1220

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Math SAT Range

510 - 600

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Reading SAT Range

510 - 620

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1220 and Above

Good

1030 to 1220

Avg

1030 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for UT San Antonio students is 1120. Applicants with SAT scores of 1220 and above have a good chance of being admitted to UT San Antonio, while applicants with SAT scores between 1030 to 1220 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1030 have a low chance of being offered a spot at UT San Antonio.

UT San Antonio GPA

Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)

Not available

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

34,734

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

90%

Tuition and Fees

In State

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Out-of-State

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Application Deadline

Jun 1
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