TMI Episcopal
San Antonio, TX
"Nihil Supra Mores Ducit qui Servit"
The Verdict
TMI Episcopal offers a distinctive model: a rigorous college-preparatory school where the military program is entirely optional. Located on an 80-acre hilltop campus on the edge of the Texas Hill Country, TMI is the flagship private school of the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas and the oldest Episcopal-sponsored college-preparatory school in the Southwest.
Founded in 1893 and once known as West Texas Military Academy—nicknamed "West Point on the Rio Grande"—TMI produced General Douglas MacArthur as its first valedictorian. Today, approximately one-third of students voluntarily join the Corps of Cadets, an Army JROTC program that has been named Honor Unit with Distinction for over a decade.
Campus & Cadet Life
About
TMI Episcopal is a coed college-prep boarding and day school in San Antonio, grades 6-12, with an optional Army JROTC corps. Boarding tuition $65,480 (2026-27).
Tuition & Costs
2026-2027 RatesBoarding
$65,480
Day Student
$33,000
International
$62,960
*5-Day Boarding: $59,700. 7-Day Boarding: $65,480. International Boarding: $62,960. Day tuition includes lunch. Middle School (6-8) Day Tuition: $29,455.
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Admissions Philosophy
selective
Key Requirements
- Completed application and application fee
- Official transcripts from current and previous schools
- Teacher recommendations
- Standardized test scores (ISEE, SSAT, SAT, or PSAT)
- Personal interview and campus visit
- Open house attendance for first-time applicants
- TOEFL or IELTS for international students
Admitted Student Profile
3.78
Avg GPA
1330
Avg SAT
Location
Campus & Facilities
Campus Size
80 acres
Housing
Dormitory
Enrollment
499
Student:Teacher
9:1
Barracks Life
Housing Type
dorm
Daily Schedule
TMI operates on a structured daily schedule centered on academic excellence and community. The day begins with daily chapel services in All Saints Chapel, reflecting the school's Episcopal foundation. Academic classes fill the core of the day, followed by afternoon athletics, activities, or Corps of Cadets training for JROTC participants. Boarding students in grades 8-12 have options for five-day or seven-day residential programs. Evening study hall provides supervised academic preparation. The Residential Life House Program assigns students to houses where upper-class Prefects mentor younger students, creating a family-style living community.
Discipline Model
TMI employs a developmental discipline model rooted in Episcopal values and the teachings of Jesus Christ. The Residential Life program emphasizes respect, consideration for others, and servant leadership. Boarding students progress through a Developmental Program and Independent Program within the house model, earning increasing responsibilities. Prefects serve as student leaders who mentor peers and liaise between students and staff. For Corps of Cadets members, the JROTC structure adds military-style accountability with cadet ranks and formations, but participation remains optional for all students.
Academics & Outcomes
College Matriculation
100%
Where Graduates Go
As an Honor Unit with Distinction—the highest JROTC recognition—for over a decade, TMI cadets can apply directly to U.S. Service Academies (West Point, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy) without the congressional nomination typically required. This unique advantage has produced consistent appointments to the academies. Graduates attend prestigious universities including MIT, Harvard, Yale, Stanford, University of Chicago, Johns Hopkins, and Baylor.
Hall of Fame
Gen. Douglas MacArthur
Five-star General of the Army, Medal of Honor recipient, Supreme Commander of Allied Powers in Japan, UN Commander in Korean War—TMI's first valedictorian (Class of 1897)
David Scott
NASA astronaut, Commander of Apollo 15, first person to drive on the Moon (Lunar Roving Vehicle)
Dan Blocker
Actor best known as Hoss Cartwright on the television series Bonanza
Lamar Smith
U.S. Congressman representing Texas's 21st District (1987-2019), Chairman of the House Science Committee
Maury Maverick Jr.
Texas state legislator, civil liberties attorney, and noted columnist
BG David Lee 'Tex' Hill
Flying Tigers ace, Distinguished Service Cross recipient, commanded the 2nd Squadron of the American Volunteer Group in China during WWII
Gen. John B. Coulter
U.S. Army Lieutenant General, commanded the IX Corps in Korea, led UN Korean Reconstruction Agency, honored with statue in Seoul
Maj. Edgar Tobin
WWI flying ace, Lafayette Escadrille pilot, credited with 6 aerial victories
Athletics & Physical Training
Varsity Sports
Mandatory PT
All students participate in athletics or physical activities as part of TMI's commitment to developing well-rounded individuals. Corps of Cadets members have additional physical training through JROTC drill and fitness requirements.
Facilities
The 80-acre hilltop campus features the Frost Athletic Center, the heart of Panther athletics, with two full gymnasiums, a weight room and strength conditioning center, indoor swimming pool, and locker facilities. Outdoor facilities include athletic fields for football, soccer, baseball, and softball, plus tennis courts. A distinctive indoor rifle range supports TMI's competitive marksmanship program. The campus also features All Saints Chapel for daily services, the Walker Innovation Center, Coates Science Hall with dedicated science labs, a 14,000-volume library, observatory, and six dormitories for boarding students.
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