Acceptance Rate
27%
Avg. SAT
1510
75th percentile
“Burnt-orange behemoth fueling ambitious minds amid Austin's live music throb and tech surge.”
Austin, TX
Location
Large City
Campus Setting
The University of Texas at Austin opened its doors in 1883, built on land revenues from selling the state capitol site, quickly growing into the flagship of Texas's massive public university system. You'll thrive here if you're independent, outgoing, and energized by scale—think navigating crowds of 40,000 undergrads while chasing internships in a booming city. The school's personality pulses with Longhorn pride: bold, innovative, unapologetically Texan, yet laced with Austin's quirky, progressive edge. Surrounding the 431-acre campus sits Austin, the live music capital where Sixth Street bars and food trucks draw students nightly, but that vibrancy comes with tradeoffs like scorching summers, gridlocked traffic, and sky-high off-campus rents pushing many into packed dorms.
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In Cockrell School of Engineering or McCombs School of Business, you'll tackle hands-on projects amid top research labs, while liberal arts majors debate in smaller seminars after surviving massive intro lectures in Gregory Gym-sized halls. Computer science and petroleum engineering draw hordes, creating cutthroat competition for spots—transferring in often demands near-perfect grades. Faculty pour energy into undergrad research through programs like the Freshman Research Initiative, pairing thousands of first-years with labs yearly, though the 18:1 student-faculty ratio means office hours fill fast. Intellectual life thrives on big ideas, from AI ethics debates to energy innovation, but expect a grind in weeder courses that separate the driven from the drifting.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
43,165 undergrad • 10,699 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
33%
Black / African American
5%
Hispanic / Latino
25%
Asian
22%
Other / Multi-racial
15%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Austin, TX
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
A typical week kicks off with food truck lunches on the Main Mall, segues into club meetings among 1,000 organizations, and peaks Friday at Darrell K. Royal-Texas-Memorial Stadium, where 100,000 voices shake the ground for football. Residential life clusters in behemoths like Jester Center, America's largest dorm housing 3,200 in suite-style chaos that builds fast friendships but little privacy. Greek life claims about one in five undergrads, fueling parties that spill into Austin's scene, yet the vibe balances rowdy weekends with wellness fairs and outdoor pursuits at Barton Springs. Hot weather confines indoor hangs during brutal heat waves, and the sheer size fosters pockets of isolation for introverts amid the extroverted energy.
Housing
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Meal Plan Available
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Athletics
Athletic Association
Southeastern Conference
ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
Yes
Air Force
Yes
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Credit for military training
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Recognized student veteran organization
Yes
Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU
Yes
Cost & Aid
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
97%
4 Years Graduation Rate
70%
6 Years Graduation Rate
84%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$75,121
97% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at The University of Texas at Austin and return in the fall. 70% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 84% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
70%
4-5 years
14%
6-8 years
1%
Non-grad
15%
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Key Statistics
Type
Public
Tuition
$11,698
Acceptance
27%
Undergrads
43,165
4-Year Grad Rate
70%
Endowment
$5.7B
Austin, TX 78705
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