FRESHMAN ADMISSIONS CRITERIA

Texas A&M University-San Antonio’s admissions criteria is based on several factors. Automatic admission is granted to students who graduate or will graduate from an accredited U.S. high school and meet one of the following:

Applicants with 2.99 GPA or below with no test scores, or scores below minimum based on GPA, will be admitted with the following:

• English:  English 3 and 4 with a B grade or better
• Math: Average of C+ (75-79) grade or better in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry or Advanced Math
• Science: Average of C+ (75-79) grade or better in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Advanced Science
• Social Studies: Average of B or better in World History, World Geography, US History, TX History, US Government or Economics
• Language other than English o 2 credits with an average of C+ grade or better

High School Program, Curriculum or Course Work2: Recommended or Distinguished High School Program or Foundation High School Program with Endorsement(s)

Conditional Admission and Requirements for Full Admission (Students on an F-1 Visa cannot be conditional)

Students who do not meet the requirements for regular admission; adult students without test scores and with no college-level work who graduated five or more years prior to the application; or students who received a GED, attended school at home, attended school outside the U.S. (including International students) or attended a non-accredited high school will be reviewed through A&M-San Antonio’s Committee Review Process. The Committee Review Process may take into consideration the following additional criteria for admission:

• High school attended
• First-generation status
• Employment
• Special abilities
• Extracurricular school activities
• Individual achievement
• Leadership activities
• Other public service-related activities:

TRANSFER ADMISSIONS CRITERIA

Texas A&M University-San Antonio’s admissions criteria is based on several factors including how many credits you have earned prior to enrollment. 

High School Program, Curriculum or Course Work2:  Recommended or Distinguished High School Program or Foundation High School Program with Endorsement(s)

Conditional Admission and Requirements for Full Admission  (Students on an F-1 Visa cannot be conditional)

Students who do not meet the requirements for regular admission; adult students without test scores and with no college level work who graduated five or more years prior to the application; or students who received a GED, attended school at home, attended school outside the U.S. (including International students) or attended a non-accredited high school will be reviewed through A&M-San Antonio’s Committee Review Process. The Committee Review Process may take into consideration the following additional criteria for admission:

• High School GPA
• High School class rank
• Standardized test scores
• TSI readiness
• High school attended
• Multiple Measure subject scores
• Progression of performance
• Extracurricular activities
• First generation status
• Work experience
• Personal written statements
• Letter(s) of recommendation