The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)

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The University of Texas at San Antonio can be found in San Antonio, TX, a public college which focuses on only a select few programs offered. UTSA has nearly thirty three thousand students enrolled per year.

Students can submit either the SAT or ACT exam scores to UTSA. A score between 1030 to 1220 on the SAT exam, or 19 to 25 on the ACT exam is among the 25th - 75th percentile range among admitted students. Based on sampled GPA data collected and applied, it is estimated that the UTSA average GPA range for accepted students is around 2.98 - 3.33. UTSA accepts about 80 percent of students applying per year. Of those that are accepted, about 35 percent registered for enrollment. When applying historical data, we have projected that the UTSA acceptance rate 2021 will be around 72%. You can get more information from the admissions office website at utsa.edu.

Overall UTSA Acceptance Rate - Fall 2020

76.6%

The overall acceptance rate for The University of Texas at San Antonio was reported as 76.6% in Fall 2020 with over 17,100 college applications submitted to this school. Both in state and out of state applicants are included in these figures. We do not have data on transfer acceptance rates currently.

Accepted Applicants Profile

  • UTSA ACT Scores: 19 - 25
  • UTSA Average GPA: 2.98 - 3.33

How Hard Is It to Get into The University of Texas at San Antonio?

Applicant Selectivity: Medium

When determining how difficult it is for students to get into The University of Texas at San Antonio, ACT/SAT test scores and high school average GPA ranges of accepted students of previous years can help estimate the selectivity of a school.

Historical Trend and Acceptance Rate 2024 Projection

The historical trend chart shows acceptance rates from the previous years, from which we have projected the acceptance rate for the 2024-2025 school year. The overall acceptance rate trend for The University of Texas at San Antonio has been staying about the same from year to year.

Acceptance Rate By Year

  • 2016-2017: 76.4%
  • 2017-2018: 79.5%
  • 2018-2019: 79.0%
  • 2019-2020: 76.6%
  • Projected UTSA Acceptance Rate 2024-2025: 72.4%

How Does UTSA Compare?

76.6%
This School
56.7%
National Avg

The acceptance rate for The University of Texas at San Antonio is thirty-five percent higher than the national average of all colleges which is around 56.7%.

Nearby Similar College Acceptance Rates

SchoolAcceptance Rate
Texas State University-San Marcos81.1%
The University of Texas at Austin31.8%
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi80.0%
Texas A & M University-College Station57.8%
Baylor University45.3%

Admissions Rates & Enrollment Rates - Details

General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions

  • High School GPA Scores are Required
  • High School Class Rankings are Required
  • School Records are Required
  • College Prep Classes are Required
  • Submit Recommendation Letters are Recommended
  • Standardized Test Scores (SAT,ACT,...) are Required
  • TOEFL Exam (Foreign Language Students) are Required

Number of Applicants, Percent Accepted, and Enrolled Students (Fall 2020)

TotalMaleFemale
Applicants17,12242.7%57.3%
Admitted13,11341.5%58.5%
Enrolled4,59046.3%53.7%

Average ACT/SAT Scores of Applicants to UTSA (Fall 2020)

SAT® SectionScore Range
Critical Reading520 - 620
Math510 - 600
Total Score1030 - 1220
ACT®Score Range
English18 - 24
Math18 - 24
Composite Score19 - 25
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School Details

Address

One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, TX 78249-1644

Phone

(210) 458-4011

Website

School Code

#010115

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