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The University of Texas at Austin

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Austin, TX

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The University of Texas at Austin was founded in 1883. The university is organized into 16 colleges and schools, including the Dell Medical School, and its official site describes it as "Texas' leading research university," citing its standing among institutions receiving the most research funding from the National Science Foundation.

Admissions

Admit rate27%
SAT range1250–1510
ACT range27–33
Undergrads42,855
Yield (admits who enroll)48%
Next deadlineOct 15, 2026 (EA)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$31,247
4-year grad rate88%
Median earnings, 10yr out$75,121

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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How The University of Texas at Austin weighs your application

From The University of Texas at Austin's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?

Academic factors
Rigor of secondary school recordConsidered
Class rankConsidered
Academic GPAConsidered
Standardized test scoresConsidered
Application essayConsidered
RecommendationsConsidered
Nonacademic factors
InterviewNot considered
Extracurricular activitiesConsidered
Talent/abilityConsidered
Character/personal qualitiesConsidered
First generationConsidered
Alumni relation (legacy)Not considered
Geographical residenceConsidered
State residencyConsidered
Religious affiliationNot considered
Volunteer workConsidered
Work experienceConsidered
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Not considered
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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans27%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out77%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Architecture and Related Services
Architecture$76,808/yr
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies$57,292/yr
Area Studies$57,009/yr
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$66,264/yr
Neurobiology and Neurosciences$65,124/yr
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology$64,145/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Finance and Financial Management Services$132,075/yr
Management Information Systems and Services$127,158/yr
Accounting and Related Services$105,143/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$94,458/yr
Marketing$91,955/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$80,221/yr
Communication and Media Studies$72,210/yr
Journalism$61,145/yr
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication$52,860/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General$155,168/yr
Information Science/Studies$72,916/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$67,192/yr
Educational Administration and Supervision$61,546/yr
Engineering
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$146,003/yr
Petroleum Engineering$139,867/yr
Chemical Engineering$115,423/yr
Mechanical Engineering$104,523/yr
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering$104,422/yr
Biomedical/Medical Engineering$102,544/yr
Civil Engineering$95,271/yr
Architectural Engineering$93,710/yr
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Engineering-Related Fields$145,638/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies$68,314/yr
English Language and Literature, General$53,860/yr
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Apparel and Textiles$71,922/yr
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services$64,105/yr
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$59,166/yr
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services$59,742/yr
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics$58,697/yr
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics$38,455/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration$143,049/yr
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$87,891/yr
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$67,405/yr
Public Health$61,390/yr
History
History$56,881/yr
Legal Professions and Studies
Law$156,311/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$73,089/yr
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics$88,434/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
International/Globalization Studies$67,079/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$54,816/yr
Sustainability Studies$54,430/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$66,580/yr
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy$71,790/yr
Physical Sciences
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences$83,481/yr
Physics$74,738/yr
Chemistry$72,025/yr
Astronomy and Astrophysics$65,987/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$56,821/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$59,850/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$89,354/yr
Political Science and Government$75,988/yr
Geography and Cartography$62,438/yr
Sociology$58,807/yr
Anthropology$48,486/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Design and Applied Arts$69,846/yr
Visual and Performing Arts, General$53,829/yr
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$48,781/yr
Fine and Studio Arts$47,730/yr
Music$47,164/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity7,953
Typical room chargeNot reported
Typical board chargeNot reported

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPAConsidered, not required
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is The University of Texas at Austin's acceptance rate?

The University of Texas at Austin in Austin, TX admits approximately 27% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for The University of Texas at Austin?

Admitted students at The University of Texas at Austin typically score between 1250–1510 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for The University of Texas at Austin?

Admitted students at The University of Texas at Austin typically score between 27–33 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does The University of Texas at Austin cost?

The University of Texas at Austin's total cost of attendance is reported at $31,247 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for The University of Texas at Austin?

The University of Texas at Austin's earliest deadline is Oct 15, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does The University of Texas at Austin require students to live on campus?

No -- The University of Texas at Austin doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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