The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX · public · 42,855 undergraduates
The University of Texas at Austin is a public university in Austin, TX with selective admissions, admitting about 27% of applicants. Below are the numbers families weigh most — how selective it is, the scores admitted students bring, what it actually costs after aid, and how many students go on to graduate.
Acceptance rate
27%
SAT (middle 50%)
1250–1510
ACT (middle 50%)
27–33
Avg net price
$19,857/yr
sticker $31,247
Graduation rate
89%
within 6 years
Undergraduates
42,855
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What is The University of Texas at Austin's acceptance rate?
The University of Texas at Austin has an acceptance rate of about 27%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data.
What SAT score do you need for The University of Texas at Austin?
The middle 50% of admitted students at The University of Texas at Austin scored between 1250–1510 on the SAT (ACT 27–33).
How much does The University of Texas at Austin cost?
Families pay an average net price of about $19,857 per year at The University of Texas at Austin after financial aid, versus a published cost of $31,247.
What is the graduation rate at The University of Texas at Austin?
About 89% of students at The University of Texas at Austin graduate within six years.
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Figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. Admission chance estimates are advisory, based on published data and your academics, and are not a guarantee of admission.