The University of Texas at Austin
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$11,448
Avg in-state tuition
$40,032
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin educates over 51,000 enrollees annually. These students have access to more than 150 undergraduate and 235 graduate programs. The school's acceptance rate is 32%, and its graduation rate is 86%. UT Austin is home to 17 libraries and seven museums, as well as over 1,300 student clubs and organizations. Researchers conduct their work at more than 200 research units and centers.
Rankings
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- #1 Ranked in Best Doctorate in Journalism Programs
- #2 Ranked in Best Master's in Geography Programs
- #3 Ranked in Best Online Master's in Nutrition Programs
- #4 Ranked in Best Public Relations and Image Management Programs
- #6 Ranked in Best Online Master's in Data Science Programs
- #6 Ranked in Best Doctorate in Marketing Programs
- #18 Ranked in Best Doctorate in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Programs
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a competitive acceptance rate.
This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.
This school has a competitive acceptance rate.
This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.
32% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards97% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
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Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards88% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Test scores Required
High school rank Considered (not required)
High school GPA Considered (not required)
Completion of college prep program Required
High school transcript Required
Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
SAT & ACT
Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.
While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsACT 25th-75th Percentile 26-33
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1210-1470
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards50k
Students enrolled
92%
Online student enrollment
17:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
39%
Hispanic
23%
Asian
20%
Non-U.S. Citizen
8%
Black
4%
Two or more races
4%
Unknown
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
54%
Socio-economic diversity
23% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
30%
State Grant Aid
19%
Institution Grant Aid
40%
Pell Grant
23%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$20k
Average student debt after graduation
$52k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.
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