Overview
Student Population
| Location | Austin, Texas |
| Online | utexas.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Austin, Texas, The University of Texas at Austin is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 50,575 prospective students applied, and 19,482 were granted admission. Of those admitted 8,960 enrolled in the school. 48,542 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,290 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $10,610 plus fees of $0. UT Austin is ranked 88 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
UT Austin is rated within the top 20% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for The University of Texas at Austin within the 2020 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#88 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#13 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Colleges in Texas
#1 in Best Public Colleges in Texas
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1230/1480 |
| ACT | 27/33 |
| GPA | 3.8 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Applicant Competition | High |
Annual Cost to Attend
Texas Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $700 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $10,804 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,392 |
| Total One Year Cost | $26,506 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $700 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $10,804 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,392 |
| Total One Year Cost | $53,476 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 13% |
| Communication | 13% |
| Business | 12% |
| Engineering | 11% |
| Biology | 9% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=228778 IPEDS survey data for The University of Texas at Austin.
Current students may use the The University of Texas at Austin GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.