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The University of Texas at Austin

The University of Texas at Austin is a large, public institution located in Austin, tx. Founded in 1883, The University of Texas at Austin offers undergraduate degrees in 345 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 40,980 undergraduates
cost $11,698
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Admissions

Will I get into The University of Texas at Austin? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 31.4%
SAT score average 1373
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee $75
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! The University of Texas at Austin is known for one of its top majors: Biological and Physical Sciences. Their student-faculty ratio is 18:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
18 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Public Policy and Administration
Business and Management
Computer Science and Information Technology
Social Sciences and Psychology
Law and Legal Studies

Popular majors

Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology, General
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Psychology, General
Finance and Financial Management Services

Tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $11,698
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,058
Books & supplies $724
Other expenses $4,766
Cost of attendance* $30,246
Financial aid package $17,696
Estimated cost $12,550 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $41,070
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,058
Books & supplies $724
Other expenses $4,766
Cost of attendance* $59,618
Financial aid package $17,696
Estimated cost $41,922 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? The University of Texas at Austin has a total undergraduate enrollment of 40,980, with gender binary students split 43% male and 57% female.

Total enrollment

53,082

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
26%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
23%
Asian %
21%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
23%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At The University of Texas at Austin, students love their Alpha Phi Omega. Student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

map 110 Inner Campus Drive, Austin, TX 78705
phone 512-471-3434
address https://www.utexas.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Alpha phi omega

University panhellenic council

Asian business students association

Longhorn band student organization

Campus events + entertainment

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about The University of Texas at Austin to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is The University of Texas at Austin?

The University of Texas at Austin is located in Austin, tx.

What is the acceptance rate at The University of Texas at Austin? 

The acceptance rate for The University of Texas at Austin is 31%.

What’s the average GPA for The University of Texas at Austin?

The average high school GPA for The University of Texas at Austin students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at The University of Texas at Austin?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at The University of Texas at Austin including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $120,984.

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