The University of Texas at San Antonio
- Public
- Research university
The University of Texas at San Antonio: international tuition 28,318 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 35,392 USD, acceptance rate 86.8%. Merit scholarships and need-based aid are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 95.
A Vietnamese freshman can be automatically considered for the merit-based DPS and can apply for the need-based International Student Grant. The Good Neighbor Program does not apply, as it covers only the Western Hemisphere.
Getting in. The school admits 86.8% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 510–620, Math 490–600, ACT 19–25. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 79+ or Duolingo 95+. A Vietnamese high-school diploma gets you straight into first year.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 35,392 USD, before any scholarship. 2 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 15/1. You apply through ApplyTexas or Common App. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at The University of Texas at San Antonio?
International tuition is 28,318 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 35,392 USD.
Does The University of Texas at San Antonio offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships and need-based aid are open to international students. A Vietnamese freshman can be automatically considered for the merit-based DPS and can apply for the need-based International Student Grant. The Good Neighbor Program does not apply, as it covers only the Western Hemisphere.
What English scores does The University of Texas at San Antonio require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 95.
What is the acceptance rate at The University of Texas at San Antonio?
The acceptance rate is 86.8%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Country or region-specific scholarships
Good Neighbor ProgramIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Country or region specificCountry or region specificReserved for students from specific countries or regions.Separate application requiredSchool page
Award: One year of tuition exemption (fees not covered)
The Good Neighbor Program is actually for international students on F-1/J-1 visas from Western Hemisphere nations except Cuba, so it does not exclude international students; it only limits by country.
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- TRINH PILOT2024Campus tour
- Wonderliv Travel2023Campus tour
- The College Tour2023Official
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Tuition and cost for a year
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This is the tuition and fees rate for full-time non-resident undergraduate students.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe excerpt covers only one specific scholarship (DPS) and does not mention international students in the automatic-consideration statement, so it cannot be generalized to all merit aid for them.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe pages do not say whether admission decisions ignore international applicants' ability to pay, so this cannot be determined.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?YesInternational students cannot use the FAFSA and must submit a separate International Student Grant application with a need statement and visa, I-20 and I-94 copies. CSS Profile is not mentioned.
Scholarships at this school
Distinguished Presidential Scholarship (DPS)MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page500 – 6,000 USD/year≈ ₫13M – ₫156M
The FAQ confirms international students can receive the DPS.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Admitted by January 15
International Student GrantNeed-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
Award: Maximum varies depending on availability of funds
This grant is specifically for international students holding F-1 or J-1 visas.
Deadline: Deadline indicated on the form; application typically available in September
Good Neighbor ProgramIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Country or region specificCountry or region specificReserved for students from specific countries or regions.Separate application requiredSchool page
The Good Neighbor Program is actually for international students on F-1/J-1 visas from Western Hemisphere nations except Cuba, so it does not exclude international students; it only limits by country.
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
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Application requirements
- English proficiencyRequired
- SATACTOptional
- High-school transcriptRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2027
- Fall priority freshman deadlineApplicationin92days
- Fall international freshman application deadlineApplication+229 days
- Fall international freshman missing-documents deadlineDocuments+243 days
Programs
* U.S. median for this field — the school publishes no figure of its own.
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 14/10/2026How Duckling sources data