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UT Austin is a highly rated public university located in Austin, Texas. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 38,591 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the UT Austin acceptance rate is 31%. Popular majors include Natural Sciences, Information Science, and Liberal Arts and Humanities. Graduating 88% of students, UT Austin alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $46,000.
About
About UT Austin...
- Hispanic-Serving Institution
- Public College
- SAT/ACT Optional
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Big 12 Conference
Compare to Other Colleges
- Texas
- Austin
University of Texas - Austin Rankings
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UT - Austin Admissions
Acceptance Rate
31%
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
December 1
SAT Range
1230-1500
ACT Range
26-33
Application Fee
$75
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Considered but not required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
Application Website
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Will You Get Into UT - Austin?
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Cost
Net Price
$17,434/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$8,321/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
89%
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Academics
Professors
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Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
13:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
83%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.389 responses
39%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.495 responses
42%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.495 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Natural Sciences
909 Graduates
Information Science
737 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Humanities
703 Graduates
415 Graduates
391 Graduates
376 Graduates
Advertising
363 Graduates
Economics
354 Graduates
Electrical Engineering
332 Graduates
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Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
Total number of complete undergraduate programs offered online or through distance learning.
Offers Online Courses
College offers distance education courses.
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
Total number of certificate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Associates Programs
Total number of associate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Bachelor's Programs
Total number of bachelor's degree programs offered online or through distance education.
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How Students Learn
Based on class setting of student enrollment.
Mix of Online and on Campus
46%
On Campus
53%
Online
1%
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
38,591Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
2,718
Undergrads Over 25
2%
Pell Grant
26%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on
361 responses
UNIQUE
24%
Hardworking
22%
Intelligent
16%
Happy to be there
15%
Rich and snobby or intelligent and hardworking
8%
Confident
3%
Outgoing
2%
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Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
49%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big.611 responses
Poll
66%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.667 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on
376 responses
Well-rounded
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Prestigous
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Intelligent
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Huge
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Amazing
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Unique
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Diverse
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$58,200/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
88%
National
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Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
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84%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.255 responses
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University of Texas - Austin Reviews
Rating 4 out of 5 6,774 reviews
Rating 4 out of 5
I love that UT has a sense of community, especially in the sporting department. Being able to witness school spirit is an aspect I love about this school. I also enjoy the vast number of majors and programs, as well as student organizations that are available for all to join. However, I’ve had a slightly difficult time realizing that because UT is so large, it’s extremely easy to sink into the cracks, and figuring your own stuff out is essential. No one is going to hold your hand through course registration or career decisions, but I think- despite the inconvenience- it teaches students how to be an adult much more effectively than a gentler approach. Overall, I love UT and Austin and can’t recommend it enough!
- Freshman
- a month ago
Rating 5 out of 5
I'm so happy I went to UT! I was terrified that I wouldn't be able to handle it but it's easily one of the best experiences of my entire life. I've had many amazing, supportive, professors that overshadow the couple outliers. The food, activities, and shops on/around campus are amazing as well - Centro UT is literally the best ever!
My biggest and, honestly, only real issues are regarding safety and the notification methods in relation to said safety. When there's an incident (death) on campus (even in west campus where many students live,) I would appreciate being notified in some way regardless of the threat level to the general public. Just a "Medical emergency on X St. There is no ongoing threat to campus." would be GREAT. In simple terms, I feel that the school and law enforcement could be more transparent but in other aspects, they do a good job at keeping the actual campus safe for students.
A great school overall.
- Junior
- 2 months ago
Rating 5 out of 5
I thoroughly enjoyed my time at UT Austin and could not picture a better university to provide a holistic college experience. UT Austin offers superb academics, exciting athletics, bustling social scenes, an amazing city, great weather, and a diverse student population!
- Alum
- a month ago
