The University of Texas at Austin
A Public Ivy and space-grant institution, the University of Texas at Austin is one of nine academic universities in the UT system, and also the first. Founded in 1883 and home to 18 schools and colleges, it is one of the largest schools in the US but is also one of the more selective. There are more than 170 undergraduate fields of study and 400 study abroad programs in 78 countries. The main Austin campus is 431-acres and contains 17 libraries, 4 museums, and 15 career centers. UT Austin also maintains Creative 40 Acres, a space for students creative work, as well as Longhorn Startup, to foster interdisciplinary startup innovation.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | December 1 | May 15 |
| Spring Regular Decision | October 1 | |
| Other | March 1 | May 1 |
Admitted Student Stats
26%
Submitting ACT
56%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 30
Average SAT Composite: 1367
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
51,991
Total Number of Undergrads
40,916
Classroom Sizes
0
100
66%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
86%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $11,698 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $41,070 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $13,058 |
| Books and Supplies | $724 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
77%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
22%
Average Aid Per Year
$11,121
22%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,074
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$5,461
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
30%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,777
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$17,844
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$187
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
1,039
Size of Town
Major city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Housing
0
100
18%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Longhorns
School Colors
burnt orange and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Big Twelve Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Austin
Dallas
New York
Houston
San Francisco
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$73,900
What Students Are Saying
UT has so much to offer to every kind of student. UT has a balance between social opportunities and academic opportunities. With more than 40,000 undergraduate students, the school provides so much diversity.
Brandon from Pearland, TX
The University of Texas at Austin has some of the best lectures in the world! It's surrounded by the wonderful Austin culture, and beautiful scenery. It's a tough and rigorous school, with loving teachers and friendly students.
Michael from San Antonio, TX
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