The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX · Southwest
- Acceptance rate
- 26.6%
- SAT mid-50
- 1250-1510
- Cost after aid
- $19,857
- Graduation rate
- 89%
What The University of Texas at Austin says matters
How The University of Texas at Austin rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.
- Acceptance rate
- 27%
- 19,417 of 72,885
- Yield
- 47%
- 9,210 enrolled
- CDS year
- 2024-25
Acceptance rate by gender
- Men
- 23%8,101 of 35,912
- Women
- 31%11,264 of 36,750
Considered
- Rigor of secondary school record
- Class rank
- Academic GPA
- Standardized test scores
- Application essay
- Recommendations
- Extracurricular activities
- Talent or ability
- Character or personal qualities
- First generation
- Geographical residence
- State residency
- Religious affiliation or commitment
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
Not considered
- Interview
- Alumni relation
- Level of applicant's interest
The full Common Data Set
Every figure The University of Texas at Austin published for 2024-25, section by section.
First-Time, First-Year Admission72
Entrance Exams
- In addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?
- No
- CLEP
- X
- Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?
- No
Applications
- Total first-time, first-year men who applied
- 35,912
- Total first-time, first-year women who applied
- 36,750
- Total first-time, first-year another gender who applied
- 0
- Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who applied
- 223
- Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted
- 8,101
- Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted
- 11,264
- Total first-time, first-year another gender who were admitted
- 0
- Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who were admitted
- 52
- Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
- 3,802
- Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
- 45
- Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
- 5,254
- Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
- 89
- Total full-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled
- 0
- Total part-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled
- 0
- Total full-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
- 19
- Total part-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
- 1
- Total first-time, first-year students who applied
- 72,885
- Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted
- 19,417
- Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled
- 9,210
- Total first-time, first-year who applied
- 42,926
- Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
- 16,191
- Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
- 8,048
- Total first-time, first-year who applied
- 23,015
- Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
- 2,332
- Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
- 769
- Total first-time, first-year who applied
- 6,944
- Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
- 894
- Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
- 393
Wait List
- Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?
- No
Admissions Requirements
- Total academic units
- 14
- English
- 4
- Mathematics
- 3
- Science
- 2
- Foreign language
- 2
- Social studies
- 3
- Total academic units
- 20
- Mathematics
- 4
- Science
- 4
- Social studies
- 4
- History
- 6
Basis for Selection
- Rigor of secondary school record
- Considered
- Class rank
- Considered
- Academic GPA
- Considered
- Standardized test scores
- Considered
- Application Essay
- Considered
- Recommendation(s)
- Considered
- Interview
- Not Considered
- Extracurricular activities
- Considered
- Talent/ability
- Considered
- Character/personal qualities
- Considered
- First generation
- Considered
- Alumni/ae relation
- Not Considered
- Geographical residence
- Considered
- State residency
- Considered
- Religious affiliation/commitment
- Considered
- Volunteer work
- Considered
- Work experience
- Considered
- Level of applicant’s interest
- Not Considered
Admission Policies
- Does your institution have an application fee?
- Yes
- Amount of application fee:
- 75
- Application closing date (fall)
- 12
- Priority Date
- 1
- Date
- X
- Yes, other:
- 2
- Other Date
- 15
- Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?
- Yes
- If yes, maximum period of postponement:
- 1 year
- Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?
- No
- Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?
- No
Transfer Admission30
Fall Applicants
- Men
- 5,409
- Women
- 4,616
- Another Gender
- 0
- Unknown
- 10,055
- Total
- 1,056
- Men
- 1,207
- Women
- 0
- Another Gender
- 2,267
- Unknown
- 775
- Total
- 925
- Men
- 0
- Women
- 1,704
Application for Admission
- Fall
- X
- Spring
- X
- Summer
- X
- High school transcript
- Required of Some
- College transcript(s)
- Required of All
- Essay or personal statement
- Not Required
- Interview
- Not Required
- Standardized test scores
- Not Required
- Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
- Not Required
- List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:
- Applicants must submit official transcripts, at least one essay, and a resume of extra-curricular, civic, and other activities. Letters of recommendation are considered. Some majors have specific coursework requirements. A variety of special circumstances may also affect the final admission decision. These circumstances include socio-economic standing; educational goals; employment, internships, etc.; personal experiences and hardships; personal responsibilities; and any additional information submitted by the applicant.
- Fall
- 9
- Winter
- 1
- Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:
- https://admissions.utexas.edu/explore/colleges-degrees/
Transfer Credit Policies
- Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:
- 60
- American Council on Education (ACE)
- Yes
- College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
- Yes
- DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)
- No
- If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:
- https://admissions.utexas.edu/info-for/military-affiliated-veteran-students/
Academic Offerings and Policies23
Special Study Options
- Accelerated program
- X
- Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities
- X
- Cross-registration
- X
- Distance learning
- X
- Double major
- X
- Dual enrollment
- X
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- X
- Exchange student program (domestic)
- X
- Honors Program
- X
- Independent study
- X
- Internships
- X
- Liberal arts/career combination
- X
- Study abroad
- X
- Teacher certification program
- X
- Undergraduate Research
- X
Required Course Work
- Arts/fine arts
- X
- English (including composition)
- X
- Foreign languages
- X
- History
- X
- Humanities
- X
- Mathematics
- X
- Sciences (biological or physical)
- X
- Social science
- X
Student Life37
Percent Participating
- Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
- 9.0%
- Percent of men who join fraternities
- 13%
- Percent of women who join sororities
- 18%
- Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
- 64%
- Percent who live off campus or commute
- 36%
- Percent of students age 25 and older
- 0
- Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
- 6.0%
- Percent of men who join fraternities
- 14%
- Percent of women who join sororities
- 17%
- Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
- 18%
- Percent who live off campus or commute
- 82%
- Percent of students age 25 and older
- 2.0%
Average Age
- Average age of full-time students
- 18
- Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
- 18
- Average age of full-time students
- 20
- Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
- 20
Activities Offered
- Campus Ministries
- X
- Choral groups
- X
- Concert band
- X
- Dance
- X
- Drama/theater
- X
- International Student Organization
- X
- Jazz band
- X
- Literary magazine
- X
- Marching band
- X
- Model UN
- X
- Music ensembles
- X
- Musical theater
- X
- Opera
- X
- Pep band
- X
- Radio station
- X
- Student government
- X
- Student newspaper
- X
- Student-run film society
- X
- Symphony orchestra
- X
- Television station
- X
- Yearbook
- X
Annual Expenses14
Information
- Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:
- https://onestop.utexas.edu/managing-costs/cost-tuition-rates/cost-of-attendance/net-price-calculator/
All Institutions Expenses
- Food and housing (on-campus):
- 14828
- Food and housing (on-campus):
- 14828
Credits per Term
- Minimum
- 12
Estimated Expenses
- Books and supplies:
- 724
- Transportation:
- 1740
- Other expenses:
- 3466
- Books and supplies:
- 724
- Transportation
- 1740
- Other expenses:
- 3466
- Books and supplies:
- 724
- Food and housing total*
- 14828
- Transportation:
- 1740
- Other expenses:
- 3466
Financial Aid87
Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid
- N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
- 422
- O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
- 3,998
- P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
- 83
- Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
- 28,545
- N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
- 2,328
- O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
- 3,876
- P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
- 354
- Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
- 27,395
- N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
- 97
- O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
- 2,679
- P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
- 7
- Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
- 19,638
Reporting Year
- 2024-2025
- 2024-2025 estimated
Methodology
- Both FM and IM
- 64178693
Need-based Aid Awarded
- Federal
- 31758662
- State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
- 119723936
- Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
- 26152439
- Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
- 241813730
- Total Scholarships/Grants
- 54069960
- Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
- 2826457
- Federal Work-Study
- 353852
- Parent Loans
- 9076864
- Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
- 2050652
- Athletic Awards
- 173885
Non-need-based Aid Awarded
- Federal
- 279237
- State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
- 12440943
- Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
- 12571501
- Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
- 25465566
- Total Scholarships/Grants
- 27436058
- Total Self-Help
- 62378112
- Parent Loans
- 22374605
- Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
- 9835381
Students Awarded Aid
- A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
- 9,230
- B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
- 7,874
- C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
- 4,152
- D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
- 4,003
- E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
- 3,729
- F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
- 1,898
- G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
- 366
- H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
- 763
- I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
- 80%
- J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
- 20219
- K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
- 16689
- L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
- 3470
- M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
- 3233
- A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
- 39,617
- B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
- 25,395
- C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
- 18,045
- D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
- 17,535
- E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
- 16,422
- F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
- 8,939
- G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
- 1,143
- H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
- 2,627
- I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
- 75%
- J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
- 18442
- K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
- 14446
- L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
- 4530
- M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
- 4197
- A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
- 2,483
- B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
- 990
- C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
- 761
- D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
- 714
- E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
- 630
- F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
- 397
- G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
- 23
- H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
- 51
- I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
- 58%
- J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
- 10881
- K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
- 7260
- L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
- 3631
- M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
- 3674
Graduating Cohort
- Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.
- 7,864
Source Type Loan
- A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
- 2,808
- B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
- 2,763
- D. State loan programs.
- 39
- E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
- 190
- A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
- 35.70
- B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
- 35.10
- D. State loan programs.
- 0.50
- E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
- 2.40
- A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
- 19919
- B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
- 17953
- D. State loan programs.
- 34796
- E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
- 26423
Aid to Nonresidents
- Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
- 21,838
- Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
- 8,058,239
Institutional Aid
- If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:
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Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred44
Diploma/Certificates
- Architecture
- 0.26
- Area, ethnic, and gender studies
- 0.34
- Communication/journalism
- 1.42
- Computer and information sciences
- 16.18
- Engineering
- 1.87
- Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
- 15.99
- English
- 2.69
- Liberal arts/general studies
- 2.95
- Mathematics and statistics
- 4.48
- Interdisciplinary studies
- 42.04
- Public administration and social services
- 0.26
- Social sciences
- 1.12
- Visual and performing arts
- 1.2
- Health professions and related programs
- 2.32
- Business/marketing
- 1.68
- History
- 0.04
- TOTAL (should = 100%)
- 100%
Associate
- TOTAL (should = 100%)
- 0
Bachelors
- Architecture
- 0.53
- Area, ethnic, and gender studies
- 0.73
- Communication/journalism
- 10.64
- Computer and information sciences
- 5.04
- Education
- 0.23
- Engineering
- 11.72
- Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
- 0.71
- Family and consumer sciences
- 0.63
- English
- 1.85
- Liberal arts/general studies
- 2.8
- Biological/life sciences
- 12.54
- Mathematics and statistics
- 2.66
- Military science and military technologies
- 28
- Interdisciplinary studies
- 7.26
- Parks and recreation
- 3.02
- Philosophy and religious studies
- 0.5
- Physical sciences
- 2.57
- Psychology
- 5.22
- Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
- 5.16
- Public administration and social services
- 0.85
- Social sciences
- 8.74
- Visual and performing arts
- 3.78
- Health professions and related programs
- 5.49
- Business/marketing
- 11.67
- History
- 0.82
- TOTAL (should = 100%)
- 100%
Enrollment And Persistence126
Institutional Enrollment
- Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men
- 3,802
- Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
- 341
- Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender
- 12,828
- Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown
- 19
- Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown
- 2
- All other degree-seeking: unknown
- 22
- Total degree-seeking: unknown
- 43
- All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
- 1
- Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown
- 44
- Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
- 5,254
- Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender
- 406
- Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown
- 17,880
- All other degree-seeking: unknown
- 2
- Total degree-seeking: unknown
- 3
- Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown
- 3
- Total undergraduate students: unknown
- 47
- Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown
- 9
- All other degree-seeking: unknown
- 12
- Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown
- 1
- All other degree-seeking: unknown
- 43,165
- All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men
- 10,699
- All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women
- 53,864
- Total graduate Part-Time Students: unknown
- 3
- Total Graduate Students: unknown
- 24
- Total All Students: unknown
- 71
All
- Total graduate Full-Time Students: unknown
- 21
Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category
- Nonresidents
- 393
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2,614
- Black or African American, non-Hispanic
- 415
- White, non-Hispanic
- 2,570
- American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
- 12
- Asian, non-Hispanic
- 2,426
- Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
- 11
- Two or more races, non-Hispanic
- 373
- Race and/or ethnicity unknown
- 396
- TOTAL
- 9,210
- Nonresidents
- 1,868
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12,133
- Black or African American, non-Hispanic
- 1,986
- White, non-Hispanic
- 13,009
- American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
- 55
- Asian, non-Hispanic
- 10,994
- Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
- 36
- Two or more races, non-Hispanic
- 1,756
- Race and/or ethnicity unknown
- 1,018
- TOTAL
- 42,855
- Nonresidents
- 1,944
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12,193
- Black or African American, non-Hispanic
- 1,996
- White, non-Hispanic
- 13,118
- American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
- 56
- Asian, non-Hispanic
- 11,034
- Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
- 37
- Two or more races, non-Hispanic
- 1,762
- Race and/or ethnicity unknown
- 1,025
- TOTAL
- 43,165
Persistence
- Certificate/diploma
- 2,599
- Bachelor's degrees
- 10,478
- Postbachelor's certificates
- 113
- Master's degrees
- 3,384
- Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship
- 871
- Doctoral degrees – professional practice
- 578
Graduation Rates
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 2,012
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 945
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 5,860
- Total
- 8,817
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 0
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 0
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 0
- Total
- 0
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 2,012
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 945
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 5,860
- Total
- 8,817
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 1,373
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 644
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 4,467
- Total
- 6,484
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 262
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 123
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 761
- Total
- 1,146
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 61
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 23
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 124
- Total
- 208
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 1,696
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 790
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 5,352
- Total
- 7,838
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 84.3
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 83.6
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 91.3
- Total
- 88.9
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 2,012
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 945
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 5,860
- Total
- 8,817
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 0
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 0
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 0
- Total
- 0
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 2,012
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 945
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 5,860
- Total
- 8,817
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 1,373
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 644
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 4,467
- Total
- 6,484
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 262
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 123
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 761
- Total
- 1,146
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 61
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 23
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 124
- Total
- 208
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 1,696
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 790
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 5,352
- Total
- 7,838
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 84.3
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 83.6
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 91.3
- Total
- 88.9
Instructional Faculty And Class Size46
Instructional Faculty
- A. Total number of instructional faculty
- 2,706
- B. Total number who are members of minority groups
- 907
- C. Total number who are women
- 1,152
- D. Total number who are men
- 1,554
- E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
- 179
- F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
- 2,444
- G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
- 201
- H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
- 58
- I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
- 3
- J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
- 111
- A. Total number of instructional faculty
- 555
- B. Total number who are members of minority groups
- 142
- C. Total number who are women
- 238
- D. Total number who are men
- 317
- E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
- 3
- F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
- 403
- G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
- 100
- H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
- 50
- I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
- 2
- J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
- 98
- A. Total number of instructional faculty
- 3,261
- B. Total number who are members of minority groups
- 1,049
- C. Total number who are women
- 1,390
- D. Total number who are men
- 1,871
- E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
- 182
- F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
- 2,847
- G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
- 301
- H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
- 108
- I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
- 5
- J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
- 209
Student to Faculty Ratio
- Fall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio
- 18
Undergraduate Class Size
- 2-9
- 424
- 10-19
- 424
- 20-29
- 1,241
- 30-39
- 1,128
- 40-49
- 355
- 50-99
- 282
- 100+
- 708
- Total
- 391
- 2-9
- 176
- 10-19
- 176
- 20-29
- 1,054
- 30-39
- 632
- 40-49
- 165
- 50-99
- 96
- 100+
- 95
About The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is a large public university in Austin, TX, in a city setting.
What The University of Texas at Austin looks for
With an acceptance rate around 27%, the application readers spend less time per file than they do at the most selective schools, but they still read. A solid GPA, strong letters, and an essay that sounds like you wrote it yourself go a long way here. The biggest unforced error: a generic supplement essay. Even moderately selective schools notice when you have not bothered to learn anything about them.
Frequently asked
What SAT score do I need for The University of Texas at Austin?
The University of Texas at Austin's middle 50% SAT range is 1250 to 1510. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.
What ACT score do I need for The University of Texas at Austin?
Middle 50% ACT range is 27 to 33. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.
What is the acceptance rate at The University of Texas at Austin?
The University of Texas at Austin admits roughly 27% of applicants. Selective, but stats inside the middle 50% put you in real contention.
What does The University of Texas at Austin actually cost after financial aid?
Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $19,857 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.
Is The University of Texas at Austin a reach, match, or safety for me?
Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat The University of Texas at Austin as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.
