The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX · Public
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The University of Texas at Austin admitted 26.6% of applicants university-wide (19,417 of 72,885).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 26.6% | 19,417 | 72,885 |
| In-state | 37.7% | 16,191 | 42,926 |
| Out-of-state | 10.1% | 2,332 | 23,015 |
| International applicants | 12.9% | 894 | 6,944 |
| Men | 22.6% | 8,101 | 35,912 |
| Women | 30.7% | 11,264 | 36,750 |
Also offers Early Action — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 19,417 admitted students, 9,210 enrolled (47.4% yield).
The University of Texas at Austin Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1250–1510
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 27–33
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.85–3.85
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
The University of Texas at Austin Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $65,666/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $44,908 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $20,758 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $65,666/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $12,553 |
| $30k–48k | $14,297 |
| $48k–75k | $17,207 |
| $75k–110k | $24,406 |
| Over $110k | $30,082 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Texas Achievement Scholarship — $2,000 per year (Automatic)
- Texas Excellence Scholarship — $1,000 per year (Automatic)
- Forty Acres Scholars Program — Full cost of attendance (Full Ride)
- Texas Exes Scholarship — Full tuition and fees (Full Tuition)
- UT Austin Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Good Neighbor Scholarship — Up to full non-resident tuition waiver (Other)
- International Student Scholarship — Varies (International Aid)
The University of Texas at Austin Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- High School Transcripts
- College Transcripts
- Major-Specific Items
- Student Information Form
- Texas Private High School Certification Form
- Academic Coursework Entry Form
- Classic Learning Test (CLT) score (optional)
- Resume (optional)
- Letters of Recommendation (up to 2) (optional)
- Optional Short Answer (optional)
- Application fee
International applicants
- High School Transcripts
- College Transcripts
- Major-Specific Items
- Student Information Form
- Texas Private High School Certification Form
- Academic Coursework Entry Form
- Classic Learning Test (CLT) score (optional)
- Resume (optional)
- Letters of Recommendation (up to 2) (optional)
- Optional Short Answer (optional)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
The University of Texas at Austin · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
The Common App personal essay is required (one of 7 shared prompts), plus 5 college-specific supplements:
- Topic A: The statement of purpose will provide an opportunity to explain any extenuating circumstances that you feel could add value to your application. You may also want to explain unique aspects of your academic background or valued experiences you may have had that relate to your academic discipline. The statement of purpose is not meant to be a listing of accomplishments in high school/college or a record of your participation in school-related activities. Rather, this is your opportunity to address the Admissions committee directly and to let us know more about you as an individual, in a manner that your transcripts and the other application information cannot convey.650 words · Required
- Think of all the activities — both in and outside of school — that you have been involved with during high school. Which one are you most proud of and why? (Guidance for students: This can include an extracurricular activity, a club/organization, volunteer activity, work or a family responsibility.)300 words · Required
- Please share background on events or special circumstances that you feel may have impacted your high school academic performance.300 words · Optional
- Topic D: Personal interaction with objects, images and spaces can be so powerful as to change the way one thinks about particular issues or topics. For your intended area of study, describe an experience where instruction in that area or your personal interaction with an object, image or space effected this type of change in your thinking. What did you do to act upon your new thinking and what have you done to prepare yourself for further study in this area?650 words · Choose from this set
- Why are you interested in the major you indicated as your first-choice major?300 words · Required
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $75,121
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 88.9%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 96.7%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $20,500
- At graduation
The University of Texas at Austin · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #30
- WSJ: #49
- Forbes: #46
- Niche: #41
- QS: #68
Deadlines
- 2026-12-01Regular Decision — Standard deadline
The University of Texas at Austin Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Biological & life sciences (13%), Engineering (12%), Business & marketing (12%).
Student–faculty ratio: 18:1 · 37% of class sections have under 20 students.
The University of Texas at Austin Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.