UTSA GPA scale and grading policy
Quick answer: University of Texas at San Antonio uses the standard 4.0 scale. UTSA uses GPA and rank for admission. Honors/AP rigor reviewed alongside.
| Metric | UTSA Standard |
|---|---|
| Typical admit GPA | 3.3 - 3.8 |
| Good standing minimum | 2.0 |
| Dean's List threshold | 3.5+ for Dean's List |
| Scale type | Standard 4.0 scale. |
How UTSA recalculates GPA for admission
UTSA uses GPA and rank for admission. Honors/AP rigor reviewed alongside. The number you submit on your transcript and the number UTSA uses in its admission decision may differ. Use the calculator above to model both — switch the preset to match UTSA's policy.
Cybersecurity program ranking
Top 5 public university cyber program nationally
Source: Ponemon Institute, multiple years
Maintaining a good UTSA GPA
- CAP students rebuild their UT Austin path here. Coordinated Admission Program (CAP) sends students who didn't direct-admit to UT Austin to UTSA or UT-Tyler. Maintain 3.2 GPA in pre-major coursework and you transfer to UT Austin guaranteed.
- Cybersecurity is the prestige program. UTSA Cyber graduates feed into federal contractors, NSA pipelines, and major commercial cyber firms. The program holds NSA Center of Academic Excellence designation across multiple cyber specializations.
- Honors College admits at 3.5+ + 1180 SAT. Honors College students get smaller classes, a $1K/yr stipend, and priority registration. Apply separately during the regular UTSA application — same November 1 priority deadline.
Admit-range and policy data verified against UTSA's official admissions page.