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Texas A&M University-San Antonio

A&M-SA

San Antonio, Texas 78224

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Texas A&M University-San Antonio is a public urban institution in San Antonio, Texas. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 954.

A mid-sized campus of 6.2K undergraduates with a 19:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

29% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,338 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,220.

Established
2009
Mascot
General the Jaguar
Type
Public university
Conference
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92%Acceptance
954SAT Avg
6,224Students
19:1Student:Faculty
29%Grad Rate
$54,338Earnings 10yr
$13,220Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate92.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 954

Reading & WritingMid: 521
430540
MathMid: 510
420530

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 20
1521

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$9,548
Tuition (out-of-state)$23,124
Room & Board$10,760
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$21,840
Average Net Price$13,220
Median Debt at Graduation$18,401
Monthly Payment (10yr)$195

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,412
$30–48K$11,600
$48–75K$14,295
$75–110K$18,063
$110K+$20,436

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

60.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

2.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

46

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

12

Burglary

2

Aggravated Assault

2

Robbery

4

Motor Vehicle Theft

5

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

12

Drug Arrests

9

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (37)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

63%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads
6,224
Gender Split
65% / 35%
Women / Men
First Generation
53%
Pell Grant Recipients
51%

Race & Ethnicity

White 18%
Black 6%
Hispanic 70%
Asian 1%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate29.4%
Freshman Retention63.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$43,479
10 Years$54,338

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Jaguars

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History & Fun Facts

  • The Texas Legislature authorized $40 million in tuition revenue bonds for this new campus in 2006 under HB 153, contingent on full-time enrollment reaching 1,500 by January 1, 2010.
  • Such a center was approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board in January 2000.
  • As of 2014, 74% of students were first-generation college students.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

106Above Average

Estimated from TX state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

San Antoniopop. 1.5M
8 mi(14 min)
Austinpop. 960K
81 mi(140 min)
Houstonpop. 2.3M
192 mi(333 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

SAT San Antonio16 mi
AUS Austin80 mi
IAH Houston Intercontinental197 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1772 mi · ~51h 11m drive
New York, NY1588 mi · ~45h 53m drive
Hartford, CT1679 mi · ~48h 30m drive
Providence, RI1741 mi · ~50h 18m drive
Albany, NY1654 mi · ~47h 47m drive
Syracuse, NY1560 mi · ~45h 4m drive
Rochester, NY1501 mi · ~43h 22m drive
Buffalo, NY1437 mi · ~41h 31m drive
Philadelphia, PA1512 mi · ~43h 41m drive
Pittsburgh, PA1297 mi · ~37h 28m drive
Harrisburg, PA1437 mi · ~41h 31m drive
Newark, NJ1580 mi · ~45h 39m drive
Washington, DC1392 mi · ~40h 13m drive
Baltimore, MD1423 mi · ~41h 7m drive
Atlanta, GA886 mi · ~25h 36m drive
Charlotte, NC1109 mi · ~32h 2m drive
Raleigh, NC1239 mi · ~35h 48m drive
Miami, FL1148 mi · ~33h 10m drive
Orlando, FL1037 mi · ~29h 57m drive
Tampa, FL978 mi · ~28h 15m drive
Nashville, TN830 mi · ~23h 59m drive
New Orleans, LA510 mi · ~14h 44m drive
Richmond, VA1339 mi · ~38h 41m drive
Chicago, IL1061 mi · ~30h 39m drive
Detroit, MI1246 mi · ~36h drive
Minneapolis, MN1120 mi · ~32h 21m drive
St. Louis, MO801 mi · ~23h 8m drive
Kansas City, MO713 mi · ~20h 36m drive
Indianapolis, IN1007 mi · ~29h 5m drive
Columbus, OH1146 mi · ~33h 6m drive
Cleveland, OH1264 mi · ~36h 31m drive
Milwaukee, WI1116 mi · ~32h 14m drive
Dallas, TX261 mi · ~7h 32m drive
Houston, TX192 mi · ~5h 33m drive
Austin, TX81 mi · ~2h 20m drive
San Antonio, TX8 mi · ~14 min drive
Los Angeles, CA1203 mi · ~34h 45m drive
San Francisco, CA1490 mi · ~43h 3m drive
San Diego, CA1127 mi · ~32h 33m drive
Seattle, WA1791 mi · ~51h 44m drive
Portland, OR1723 mi · ~49h 47m drive
Denver, CO809 mi · ~23h 22m drive
Phoenix, AZ848 mi · ~24h 30m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1092 mi · ~31h 33m drive
Honolulu, HI3709 mi · ~107h 9m drive
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