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The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, Texas

Founded in 1883, The University of Texas at Austin has graduated nearly 500,000 alumni. Currently, over 40,000 undergraduate students call campus home each year. Students have the opportunities for explore over 170 fields of study through 18 colleges.

“Amid the backdrop of Austin, Texas, a city recognized for its creative and entrepreneurial spirit, the university provides a place to explore countless opportunities for tomorrow’s artists, scientists, athletes, doctors, entrepreneurs and engineers.“

Get to know The University of Texas at Austin

43,165
Degree-Seeking Undergraduates
Enrolled female students
56%
 
Enrolled male students
44%
 
Gender Ratio
Full-time students
94%
 
Part-time students
6%
 
Full-time to Part-time Ratio
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Retention rate
Full-time faculty
84%
 
Adjuncts
16%
 
Faculty Ratio
18:1
Student/teacher ratio
$11,678
In-state tuition cost
$44,908
Out-of-state tuition cost
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4-year graduation rate
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6-year graduation rate
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Acceptance rate
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Out-of-state students

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Great Teaching
Vibrant Communities
Successful Outcomes
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Engaged Students

ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Non-U.S. Citizen: 10%
Hispanic/Latinx: 26%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 4%
White, non-Hispanic: 31%
Native/Indigenous American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 0%
Asian, non-Hispanic: 22%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 23%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 2%

Great Teaching
Vibrant Communities
Successful Outcomes
Admission & Aid

Admission

TEST SCORES
Optional

FRESHMAN PROFILE
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th Percentile: 630 | 75th Percentile: 740
SAT Math
25th Percentile: 620 | 75th Percentile: 770
ACT Composite
25th Percentile: 27 | 75th Percentile: 33
ACT Math
25th Percentile: 25 | 75th Percentile: 33
ACT English
25th Percentile: 26 | 75th Percentile: 35

Tuition & Cost

Tuition (in-state): $11,678
Tuition (out-of-state): $44,908
Room & Board: $14,828

Contact The University of Texas at Austin

Contact Admissions

admissions.utexas.edu

Campus Location

Main Building (MAI)
110 Inner Campus Drive
Austin, TX 78705

(512) 471-3434

Visit UT Austin Online

www.utexas.edu

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