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About Texas A&M University-San Antonio - FULL

Founded in 2009 as the first four-year university on the South Side of San Antonio and the only Texas A&M University System institution in a major metropolitan city, Texas A&M University-San Antonio (TAMUSA) was established to expand access to higher education and create new opportunities for students and their families. 

TAMUSA is a leading regional university across the southwest, serving more than 7,600 students from 25 states and Puerto Rico. It boasts 39 undergraduate and 24 graduate degree programs on its 700-acre campus in South San Antonio.

TAMUSA is the youngest and one of the fastest-growing institutions in the Texas A&M University System. The University has rapidly emerged as a destination for students seeking an affordable, high-quality education, meaningful opportunities for engagement and research, and a strong sense of belonging.

Known for empowering students to achieve educational and economic mobility, TAMUSA is driven by a strong, pioneering Texas spirit and serves a student population that reflects the region's promise and potential. Approximately 66% of undergraduate students are first-generation, 60% are Pell-eligible and 75% come from Bexar County. The University's commitment to student success has earned national recognition, including rankings among the nation's top public regional universities in the West for social mobility.

The University has awarded degrees to more than 20,000 alumni, 97% of whom remain in Texas and are making an impact in their communities, professions and industries across the state and beyond.

TAMUSA is a Military Embracing institution that proudly serves veterans, active-duty service members and military-connected families, who represent approximately 15% of the student population. TAMUSA has also earned the Veteran Education Excellence Recognition Award (VEERA) Gold for excellence in veteran education in Texas for the fourth time.

Guided by its strategic plan, TAMUSA 2030: All In, the University is focused on achieving academic distinction, supporting student success, expanding research and innovation, strengthening community partnerships and building a destination campus for future generations.

TAMUSA prepares students for successful careers and meaningful lives while advancing knowledge, fostering research and innovation and addressing the needs of the communities it serves. Learn more at tamusa.edu.

About Texas A&M University-San Antonio - SHORT

Founded in 2009 as the first four-year university on San Antonio's South Side, Texas A&M University-San Antonio (TAMUSA) was established to expand access to higher education and create new opportunities for students and families.

Today, TAMUSA serves more than 7,600 students from 25 states and Puerto Rico and offers 39 undergraduate and 24 graduate degree programs on its 700-acre campus in South San Antonio. It is also the youngest and one of the fastest-growing institutions in The Texas A&M University System.

Known for advancing educational and economic mobility, TAMUSA serves a student population that reflects the region's promise and potential. Approximately 66% of undergraduate students are first-generation, 60% are Pell-eligible and 75% come from Bexar County. A Military Embracing institution, TAMUSA proudly serves veterans, active-duty service members and military-connected families, who represent approximately 15% of the student population. Nationally recognized for student success, TAMUSA ranks among the nation's top public regional universities for social mobility and for veterans in the West.

Guided by its strategic plan, TAMUSA 2030: All In, the University is focused on achieving academic distinction, supporting student success, expanding research and innovation, strengthening community partnerships and building a destination campus for future generations. Learn more at tamusa.edu.

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Founded in 2009 as the first four-year university on San Antonio's South Side, Texas A&M University-San Antonio (TAMUSA) was established to expand access to higher education and create new opportunities for students and families. Today, TAMUSA is the youngest and one of the fastest-growing institutions in The Texas A&M University System, known for advancing educational and economic mobility through high-quality education, innovative research and community engagement.

Driven by a pioneering Texas spirit, TAMUSA is nationally recognized for student success, social mobility and support for military-connected students. A Military Embracing institution, TAMUSA proudly serves veterans, active-duty service members and military-connected families. Guided by its strategic plan, TAMUSA 2030: All In, the University is focused on achieving academic distinction, supporting student success, expanding research and innovation, strengthening community partnerships and building a destination campus for future generations. Learn more at tamusa.edu.