First-year deadlines
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Priority deadline Apply by this date for the best chance at aid or a place; later applications may still be read. | November 1, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | December 1, 2026 |
| Priority deadline | January 15, 2027 |
| Priority deadline | April 1, 2027 |
| Regular decision | June 15, 2027 |
| Regular decision | June 30, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: tamusa.edu · checked October 1, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Texas A&M University-San Antonio course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 MATH 2313 and MATH 2113 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 MATH 2313 , MATH 2113 , MATH 2314 , and MATH 2114 | |
| Biology | 3 | 3 BIOL 1308 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 3 CHEM 1311 | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 ENGL 1301 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 ENGL 2321 | |
| United States History | 3 | 6 HIST 1301 and HIST 1302 | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 PSYC 2301 |
Show all 32 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 MATH 2313 and MATH 2113 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 MATH 2313 , MATH 2113 , MATH 2314 , and MATH 2114 | |
| Biology | 3 | 3 BIOL 1308 | |
| Biology | 4 | 6 BIOL 1308 and BIOL 1309 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 3 CHEM 1311 | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 6 CHEM 1311 and CHEM 1312 | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 ENGL 1301 | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 6 ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 ENGL 2321 | |
| United States History | 3 | 6 HIST 1301 and HIST 1302 | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 PSYC 2301 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 MATH 1342 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 ECON 2301 | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 ECON 2302 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 6 HIST 2321 and HIST 2322 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 GEOG 1302 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 SPAN 1313 and SPAN 1315 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 12 SPAN 1313 , SPAN 1315 , SPAN 2313 and SPAN 2315 | |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 GOVT 2305 | |
| Art History | 3 | 3 ARTS 1301 | |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 MUSI 1301 | |
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 ARTS 1311 | |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 ARTS 2316 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 CHIN 1311 and CHIN 1312 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | 12 CHIN 1311,CHIN 1312, CHIN 2311 and CHIN 2312 | |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 ARTS 2323 | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 6 FREN 1311 and FREN 1312 | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 12 FREN 1311, FREN 1312, FREN 2311 and FREN 2312 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 6 GERM 1311 and GERM 1312 | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | 12 GERM 1311, GERM 1312, GERM 2311 and GERM 2312 | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 6 ITAL 1311 and ITAL 1312 | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | 12 ITAL 1311, ITAL 1312, ITAL 2311 and ITAL 2312 | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 JAPN 1311 and JAPN 1312 | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | 12 JAPN 1311, JAPN 1312, JAPN 2311 and JAPN 2312 | |
| Latin | 3 | 6 LATI 1311 and LATI 1312 | |
| Latin | 4 | 12 LATI 1311, LATI 1312, LATI 2311 and LATI 2312 | |
| Physics 1: Algebra-Based | 3 | 3 PHYS 1301 | |
| Physics 2: Algebra-Based | 3 | 3 PHYS 1302 | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 3 PHYS 2326 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 3 PHYS 2325 | |
| Precalculus | 3 | 3 MATH 2312 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 3 SPAN 2320 |
Source: catalog.tamusa.edu · checked September 20, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 259 |
| Psychology | 114 |
| Criminology | 114 |
| Business Administration and Management | 111 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 86 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 75 |
| Accounting | 64 |
| General Studies | 55 |
Show the other 18 majors
| Business/Commerce | 48 |
| Management Information Systems | 44 |
| History | 39 |
| Communication | 38 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 34 |
| Sociology | 26 |
| Child Development | 25 |
| Finance | 24 |
| Computer Science | 21 |
| Political Science and Government | 21 |
| English Language and Literature | 20 |
| Mathematics | 11 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 9 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 |
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science | 2 |
| Human Services | 2 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | 1 |
| Computer Engineering Technology/Technician | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NAIA, Red River Athletic Conference
Basketball, Golf, Soccer
Women’s varsity · NAIA, Red River Athletic Conference
Basketball, Soccer, Softball
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Greek life
26% of men in fraternities · 32% of women in sororities · 30% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2025–26)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
2,763,006 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
San Antonio International (SAT)
Nearest hub airport
San Antonio International (SAT)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 8.3 of 20
Elevation
605 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
42°F
July high
96°F
Annual snowfall
0.1 in
Days at 90°F or higher
134 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,080 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- Our Lady of the Lake University8 mi
- St. Mary's University11 mi
- Trinity University11 mi
- University of the Incarnate Word12 mi
- Hallmark University15 mi
- The University of Texas at San Antonio20 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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