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UT Austin Admission Overview

UT Austin admission requirements are highly competitive, with one of the lowest admission rates in Texas. Last year UT Austin admitted 26.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 1250-1510 / ACT 27-33. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UT Austin requires the SAT or ACT for 2026-27.

Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://admissions.utexas.edu/apply/freshman/

UT Austin Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

26.6%

Admission Standards

Exceptional

Applicant Competition

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Acceptance Rate

The UT Austin acceptance rate is 26.6%. Last year, only 19,417 of 72,885 applicants were admitted. That is the 4th lowest acceptance rate in Texas and the 97th lowest in the nation.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into UT Austin and can you get accepted?

UT Austin is a highly competitive school to get into, admitting fewer than half of applicants. You have a moderate chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class or better. 47% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UT Austin GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Estimated High School GPA

3.8*

Typical High School Grades

A-

Estimated GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.8*

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Average GPA

UT Austin has not published an average GPA for enrolled freshmen. CollegeSimply estimates about a 3.8 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale, based on this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges. That is an estimate, not a school-reported average.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.8 GPA range.

*3.8 is a CollegeSimply estimate, not a school-reported average. It is modeled from this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges.

UT Austin Test Policy

Test Submission Requirements

The University of Texas at Austin requires freshman applicants to send at least one official SAT or ACT score from the testing agency. Official scores must arrive by October 22 for Early Action or December 10 for regular admission. The SAT Essay, ACT Writing, and ACT Science section are not required. UT Austin uses the highest score from one test date and does not superscore.

Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://admissions.utexas.edu/apply/freshman/

UT Austin SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1250-1510

Freshmen who sent SAT

56%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 630
Math 620
Composite 1250

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 740
Math 770
Composite 1510

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at UT Austin typically score around a 1380 SAT (middle 50% 1250–1510) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 94th percentile nationally. UT Austin ranks #4 in the state of Texas and #119 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1250 to 1510

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SAT policy

You must send SAT or ACT for 2026-27. Confirm current rules on the school's site.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1380 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at The University of Texas at Austin
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1510 and Above	Above 75th	>41%
1380 to 1510	Avg +	27%-41%
1250 to 1380	Avg -	16%-27%
Below 1250	Below mid-50	<16%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UT Austin ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

27-33

Freshmen reporting ACT

18%

25th Percentile Scores

English 26
Math 25
Composite 27

75th Percentile Scores

English 35
Math 33
Composite 33

Average ACT

Incoming testers at UT Austin typically have around a 30 ACT (mid-50 27–33) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 93rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. UT Austin places #4 among colleges in Texas and #157 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 27 to 33

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

ACT or SAT is required for 2026-27. Check the school's site for current rules.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 30.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at The University of Texas at Austin
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
33 and Above	Above 75th	>41%
30 to 33	Avg +	27%-41%
27 to 30	Avg -	16%-27%
Below 27	Below mid-50	<16%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

86% of The University of Texas at Austin freshman are in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class. For your application to be competitive, you need to graduate at the top of your class.

High School Class Rank for admitted The University of Texas at Austin students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	85.6%
Top 25% of class	95.9%
Top 50% of class	99%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and SAT or ACT compare with last year's enrolled class. This is not a personal probability of admission.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

The University of Texas at Austin admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	36,750	35,912	72,885
Accepted	11,264	8,101	19,417
Acceptance Rate	31%	23%	27%
Enrolled	5,343	3,847	9,210
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	47%	47%	47%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to The University of Texas at Austin and what student information is used for admission decisions?

The University of Texas at Austin application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Required to be considered for admission
High School GPA	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted