Texas A&M University-San Antonio
A&M-SA
San Antonio, Texas 78224
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — excellent value
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.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Jaguars
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
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 954
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
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
Programs (37)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
63%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
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)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from TX state average + large city premium