The University of Texas at Austin School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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$10,824
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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.
$10,824
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$38,326
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Admissions Breakdown
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.
Acceptance Rate Insight
32% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
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 awardsRetention Rate Insight
96% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2018 and returned in Fall 2019.
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 awardsGraduation Rate Insight
86% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2013. 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 awardsSAT 25th-75th Percentile 1230-1480
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 27-33
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 awardsSAT 25th-75th Percentile 1230-1480
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 27-33
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards51k
Number of Students Enrolled
25%
Online Student Enrollment
19:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
40%
Hispanic
22%
Asian
19%
Non-U.S. Citizen
10%
Black
4%
Two or more races
3%
Unknown
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
53%
Socio-economic diversity
23% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
5
Total Online Enrollment
12,770
Percent of Programs Online
99% On-campus
1% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates
Associate
Bachelor's
Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
23%
State Grant Aid
27%
Institution Grant Aid
39%
Pell Grant
23%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$52k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
$20k
Average student debt after graduation
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How Does Online College Accreditation Work?Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. 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.