Overview
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.
Acceptance Rate:
31%
Average Net Price:
$16,892
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.8
Average ACT Composite
30
Average SAT Composite
1367
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
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. | $11,678 |
| 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. | $42,778 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $14,136 |
| Books and Supplies | $724 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
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.
24%
Average Aid Per Year
$8,321
24%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,358
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$6,238
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
20%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$8144
85%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,358
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$230,581,888
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$25,776,751
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.
29%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,851
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
Students receiving federal loans
28%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,052
Average Other Loans Per Year
$19,848
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
60055
Students Applied
24%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
1743
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
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 |
Application Fee
$75
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
22%
Submitting ACT
63%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 30
Average SAT Composite: 1367
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.8
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
52,384
Total Number of Undergrads
41,309
0
100
70%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
88%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
18:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
166
Faculty Overview
0
100
86%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
55
Countries Represented
121
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
28%
Student Organizations
1039
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
18%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
17%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Longhorns
School Colors
burnt orange and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Big Twelve Conference
Total Male Athletes
341
Total Female Athletes
341
Intramural Sports
29
Sports Club
76
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Crew-Rowing
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
The University of Texas at Austin Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$73,900
Top 5 Cities
Austin
Dallas
New York
Houston
San Francisco
Top 5 Employers
The University of Texas at Austin
Dell
IBM
Apple
Google
Top 5 Sectors
Engineering
Information Technology
Business Development
Sales
Arts and Design
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
Loan Default Rate
4%
National: 8%
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
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