PublicUrbanThe University of Texas at Austin
UT Austin
Austin, Texas 78705
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Strong graduate outcomes — major research university
The University of Texas at Austin is a public institution in Austin with particular strength in engineering and business. With an average SAT of 1380, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.
A large campus of 42.1K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
88% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $75,121 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,678.
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Varsity Sports — Longhorns
History & Fun Facts
- •102 on February 11, 1858, allocating $100,000 in United States bonds from the Compromise of 1850 for the University of Texas.
- •The Civil War delayed fund repayment, leaving the university with only $16,000 by 1865.
- •The university's Old Main Building in 1903 On March 30, 1881, the Texas legislature organized the structure of the university and called for a popular vote to determine its location.
- •The University of Texas officially opened its doors on September 15, 1883.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1380
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
73.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.4%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$18,909
Programs (345)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
96%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
319
Peer Average
240
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from TX state average + large city premium