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The University of Texas at Austin

UT Austin

Austin, Texas 78705

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Strong graduate outcomes — major research university

The University of Texas at Austin is a public institution in Austin with particular strength in engineering and business. With an average SAT of 1380, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.

A large campus of 42.1K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

88% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $75,121 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,678.

Established
1883
Motto
Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis
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Type
Public research university
Division
Division I

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29%Acceptance
1380SAT Avg
42,100Students
18:1Student:Faculty
88%Grad Rate
$75,121Earnings 10yr
$19,678Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

The University of Texas at Austin Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate29.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1380

Reading & WritingMid: 675
620730
MathMid: 690
610760

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 30
2733

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

29.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1380

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$11,678
Tuition (out-of-state)$42,778
Room & Board$14,136
Books & Supplies$724
Total Cost of Attendance$29,842
Average Net Price$19,678
Median Debt at Graduation$20,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$217

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$12,972
$30–48K$15,543
$48–75K$18,618
$75–110K$25,697
$110K+$28,972

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$19,678

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,909

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

319

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (345)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
42,100
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
28%
Pell Grant Recipients
25%

Race & Ethnicity

White 32%
Black 5%
Hispanic 28%
Asian 25%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate87.6%
Freshman Retention96.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$60,896
8 Years$68,554
10 Years$75,121

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$64,100
Men
$85,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#30
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#152

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

106Above Average

Estimated from TX state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Austinpop. 960K
1 mi(2 min)
San Antoniopop. 1.5M
75 mi(130 min)
Houstonpop. 2.3M
146 mi(253 min)

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