Program Overview

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree

The Mechanical Engineering degree at UT San Antonio is ABET accredited, providing students with exposure to various areas, including design and manufacturing, mechanics and materials, and thermal and fluid systems. This program enables students to apply their knowledge to multiple industries, such as aerospace, automotive, biomedical, energy, and more.

Admission Requirements

To major in Mechanical Engineering, students must meet specific admission requirements. Freshman and transfer students who do not meet these requirements but meet UT San Antonio's general admission requirements will be admitted into Engineering, Math, and Sciences Studies, where they can work towards meeting the prerequisites needed to declare their major.

• Freshman Admission:
  • Direct Admission: Top 10% of high school class rank, no minimum test scores, and Calculus I Ready
  • Direct Admission: Below top 10% of high school class rank, 1200 SAT or 25 ACT, and Calculus I Ready
• Transfer Admission:
  • Direct Admission: Meet UT San Antonio's general admission requirements, have a 3.0 GPA or higher, and completed specific courses with a C- or better
  • College Review: Meet UT San Antonio's general admission requirements, have below a 3.0 GPA, and completed specific courses with a C- or better

Scholarships

UT San Antonio offers various scholarships, including the Distinguished Scholarship, which is an automatic merit-based scholarship for incoming new freshman and transfer students who display exceptional scholastic achievement. The UT San Antonio Bold Promise also covers tuition and mandatory fees 100% for eligible students from low and middle-income Texas families.

Careers, Salary & Skills

The university prepares students for future careers that are in demand, providing resources such as the University Career Center to help students identify and develop global skills necessary for lifelong career goals.

Minors & Certificates

After selecting a major area of study, degree-seeking students can choose from various minors and certificates to supplement their education, customizing their UT San Antonio experience based on their passions and unique career goals.

The Honors Experience

The University of Texas at San Antonio's Honors College offers experiential learning, hands-on, project-based classes, and customizable programs to fit individual goals, allowing students to turn their passions into marketable skills for the future.

Why UT San Antonio?

The UT San Antonio Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design is a top producer of engineers and environmental designers, providing students with industry-leading faculty, cutting-edge technologies, and collaborative disciplines to solve grand challenges. The college offers signature experiences, including internships, research projects, study abroad programs, or service learning projects, and world-class facilities, such as the Large Scale Testing Lab and Makerspaces.

Student Success

UT San Antonio is committed to student success, offering an experiential learning initiative that applies classroom knowledge to real-life experiences. The Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design Student Success Center provides tutoring, internships, industry connections, and professional development skills to help students achieve their academic, personal, and professional goals.