A&M-San Antonio Shines Bright in National Rankings

Texas A&M University–San Antonio continues to strengthen its standing in the higher education landscape, earning a series of national rankings that highlight its growing impact on student success, social mobility, and support for military-connected families. This underscores the University’s increasingly vital role in the region and signals a bright trajectory ahead. 

In the U.S. News & World Report 2026 College Rankings, A&M–San Antonio climbed 12 spots to No. 56 in Regional Universities West, a competitive category spanning 14 states, including California. The University also moved up in the Top Public Schools category, rising to No. 29 from last year’s No. 37. 

A&M–San Antonio posted one of its strongest gains in Top Performers on Social Mobility, jumping 34 spots to No. 40. This category measures how effectively universities serve students from lower-income backgrounds—a key priority for A&M–San Antonio, where approximately 79 percent of students are Pell Grant eligible. 

For the first time, A&M–San Antonio was also recognized in two additional categories: No. 29 in Best Value Schools and No. 30 in Best Colleges for Veterans.   

The University’s commitment to military-connected students also earned recognition from Military Times, whose annual Best for Vets: Colleges rankings placed A&M–San Antonio at No. 15 in Texas and No. 24 in the Southwest. As a proud military-embracing institution, approximately 16 percent of students are military-connected, including 6 percent who are veterans or active-duty service members. 

A&M–San Antonio was also recognized in the Washington Monthly 2025 College Guide and Rankings. The University ranked No. 8 in Best Bang for the Buck (South)—a category that highlights institutions where students of modest means achieve the greatest return on their investment. The University also placed No. 40 in the Master’s Universities category, which evaluates institutions that grant a substantial number of master’s degrees but few or no doctoral degrees.   

Together, these rankings affirm A&M–San Antonio’s mission to expand access, elevate opportunity, and serve the diverse needs of South Texas. As the University continues to grow, its commitment to affordability, quality education, and community impact remains stronger than ever. 

Ranking Highlights

2026 U.S. News & World Report Rankings 
No. 29 Top Public Schools 

No. 40 Top Performers on Social Mobility 

Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges  
No. 24 in the Southwest   

Washington Monthly 2025 College Guide and Rankings 
No. 8 Best Bang for the Buck (South)