College Spotlight: University of Texas

LocationAustin, TX
Type4-year, Public
Size50,476 (40,048 undergraduate)
Retention Rate97%
Graduation Rate86%
Acceptance Rate31%
Test ScoresSAT Range
1230–1480

ACT Composite Range
27–33
Test Optional?High school students who apply to The University of Texas at Austin for fall 2022 undergraduate admission will not be required to submit an ACT or SAT test score as part of their application.
Freshman Application DeadlinesPriority: November 1st
Regular Decision: December 1st
Financial Aid –
Average Percent of Need Met
66%
Application Fee$75 (Fee waivers available)
Popular ProgramsEngineering
Business/marketing
Social sciences
Housing RequirementStudents are not required to live on campus and may choose to live on or off campus. Freshmen are encouraged to consider living in University residence halls. 
Sources: College Data, NCES, College Board

Key Facts:

  • 18:1 student to faculty ratio
  • Over 170 areas of study
  • Over 1,300 student organizations
  • 1,201 U.S. and international patents issued (past 10 fiscal years)
  • #10 in Top Public Schools, National Universities according to U.S. News & World Report
  • 49 Top 10 Programs in U.S. News Ranking of Graduate Schools
  • NCAA Division I
  • Mascot: Longhorns

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