The University of Texas at Austin

At a glance

Admission rate

27%

Total (middle 50%)

1250–1510

Undergraduates

42,855

Setting

City: Large

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Test policy

Test required Applicants must send an SAT or ACT score.

First-year applicants (summer/fall 2027 cycle) must send at least one official SAT or ACT score directly from the testing agency (CLT also accepted); SAT Essay, ACT Writing and ACT Science are not required. The international freshman page states the same SAT/ACT requirement for international applicants. (Verified on the official admissions website on 2026-11-06.)

Policy source: admissions.utexas.edu

SAT scores

Total (middle 50%)

1250–1510

Reading and Writing

630–740

Math

620–770

Average total

1395

ACT composite (middle 50%)

27–33

The middle 50%: a quarter of admitted students who sent scores scored below the first number, a quarter above the second. The total adds up the two sections' ranges, so it's approximate.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Admissions

Accepts

Common App, ApplyTexasCommon App for summer/fall admission; ApplyTexas also linked. Non-refundable $75 fee; fee waivers are not available for international students.

Application fee

$75

Phone

(512) 471-3434

Admissions email

admissions@austin.utexas.edu

Source: School's page (admissions.utexas.edu), checked November 6, 2026

Cost

Tuition, in-state

$11,656per year

Tuition, out-of-state

$44,816per year

Average net price

$18,554What students who get federal aid pay on average after grants and scholarships, per year.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Outcomes

Graduation rate

89%

First-year retention

97%

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$81,694

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Degrees and programs

Degree levels: undergraduate certificate, bachelor, master, doctoral, first professional, graduate certificate

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Data by Field of Study