The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX · Large city
Admissions
- Acceptance rate (most recent year)
- 26.6%
- Applicants (fall 2023)
- 66,109
- Admitted (fall 2023)
- 19,253
- Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
- 9,385
- Yield (admitted who enroll)
- 49%
- Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
- 33%
- Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
- 25%
- SAT reading, middle 50%
- 630–740
- SAT math, middle 50%
- 620–770
- ACT composite, middle 50%
- 27–33
- Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
- 63% / 20%
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
What they look at
- High school GPA
- considered
- High school class rank
- considered
- High school record (transcript)
- required
- College-prep program completed
- required
- Recommendations
- considered
- Demonstration of competencies
- considered
- SAT/ACT scores
- considered
- English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
- required
- Other test
- not considered
- Work experience
- considered
- Personal statement or essay
- considered
- Legacy status
- not considered
“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.
- Full sticker price (per year)
- $31,247
- Tuition & fees – in-state
- $11,688
- Tuition & fees – out-of-state
- $44,908
- Median debt at graduation
- $20,500
- Students with federal loans
- 27%
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Outcomes
- Graduate within 6 years
- 89%
- Freshmen who return for year 2
- 97%
- Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
- $51,060
- Median earnings, 10 years after starting
- $75,121
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Students & campus
- Undergraduates
- 42,855
- Graduate students
- 10,699
- Student-to-faculty ratio
- 18 : 1
- Women
- 58%
- Students receiving Pell grants
- 26%
- Full-time faculty
- 84%
Undergraduate diversity
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Most popular majors
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)
Contacts & links
- President
- Jay Hartzell
- Main phone
- (512) 471-3434
- Address
- 110 Inner Campus Drive, Austin, TX 78705
How to apply (2026–27)
| Plan | Apply by | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action | October 15 | January 15 |
| Regular Decision | December 1 | February 15 |
- Apply with
- Common App, ApplyTexas
- Application fee
- $75 (waivers available)
- SAT/ACT
- Required
- Essays
- 1 essay + required short answers; 1 optional short answer
- Recommendations
- Optional; up to 2 letters
Testing: At least one official SAT or ACT score required
Financial aid policies
- FAFSA only, no CSS Profile
- Texas Advance Commitment: tuition covered for Texas residents with AGI up to $100,000; partial to $125,000
Source: the college’s official website and Common Data Set 2025-2026: admissions.utexas.edu, admissions.utexas.edu, reports.utexas.edu. Dates can change, so always confirm on the college’s site.