Texas A&M University San Antonio

Welcome to the Jaguar Family!

Created specifically for students like you, A&M-San Antonio is the fastest-growing university in the Texas A&M System and the only A&M institution of higher learning in a metropolitan area. The first comprehensive public university on San Antonio’s historic South Side, A&M-San Antonio is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and is uniquely suited to help you earn your degree, start your career and create you now.

• 98% receive financial aid
• 73% pay $0 tuition
• 70% first-generation
• 7,000 enrolled
• 1 in 6 military-connected
• 30+ academic programs

The Jaguar Guarantee

Texas A&M University-San Antonio provides boundless opportunities for students to pursue their education dreams. Since its founding in 2009, the University has awarded more than $125M dollars in scholarships, grants, federal work-study, and more made possible by the $100M A&M System Regents Scholarship fund. Plus, with the Jaguar Guarantee – you have access to what matters – the support, resources, services, and world-class faculty that create opportunities to bust through the status quo and become the leader, creator, discoverer you want to be. It’s all about excellence – it’s all about you.

Explore Your Extended Campus

San Antonio is a sunny, welcoming, affordable, historically significant, and culturally rich city. There is so much to see and do in town, and the scenic Texas Hill Country is only minutes away. Located only 15 minutes from downtown, the city of San Antonio is your extended campus. From internships to off-campus employment opportunities, San Antonio has so much to offer!

Live the Jaguar Life

Get Involved

• 5 Athletics and e-Sports teams
• 100+ Clubs and organizations
• 1,400+ On-campus events

Live on Campus

• 382 students at Esperanza Hall
• 2-bedroom suite-style units
• 24/7 on-site staff and security

Make an Impact

• 5,000+ job and internship postings
• 2 annual days of service
• 100s of research opportunities

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About Texas A&M University-San Antonio

Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-SA) is a contemporary university reflective of the diverse and heritage-rich community it serves. Founded as the first upper-division institution of higher education in South San Antonio, A&M-SA today is a comprehensive four-year university offering affordable, high-quality education.

From May 2009, when the A&M-SA became a standalone university, to fall 2017, enrollment grew 340 percent. The University currently serves nearly 6,500 students and has graduated more than 8,000 alumni. The student body is 60 percent female and 72 percent Hispanic, and approximately 77 percent of students are the first in their family to attend college.

Through the University’s 29 undergraduate degrees and 14 graduate degrees, students can pursue a wide variety of in-demand fields, such as education, business, information technology, and cybersecurity, criminology, and biology. A&M-SA prepares and empowers students with the knowledge and marketable skills that prepare them for rewarding careers, responsible global citizenship, and lifelong learning.

Mission Statement

A&M-San Antonio is reflective of the diverse and heritage-rich community it serves. University and community partnerships provide a strong foundation for student and academic success and support interdisciplinary teaching and experiential learning. Faculty and staff collaborate to create comprehensive, industry-responsive academic and co-curricular programs that provide a transformative experience for all students. The University’s inclusive environment inspires learning and fosters social development using relevant scholarship, research, and public service. A&M-San Antonio graduates leave well equipped with the knowledge and marketable skills that prepare them for rewarding careers, responsible global citizenship, and lifelong learning.

Accreditation

For accreditation purposes, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) Commission on Colleges has provided the following statement:

Texas A&M University-San Antonio is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate and master’s degrees.