University of Texas at Austin
Founded 1883
President Jay Hartzell (President)
Fees USD 11,702
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Urban
The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) is the flagship institution of the University of Texas System, founded in 1883. A major public research university enrolling approximately 51,000 students on a beautiful 433-acre campus in the heart of Austin, UT Austin is consistently ranked among the top 10 public universities in the United States and top 50 globally. The university produces more Fortune 500 executives from Texas than any other school and is a driving engine of Austin’s booming tech economy.
Schools and Colleges
- McCombs School of Business — Top-5 accounting and finance nationally
- Cockrell School of Engineering — Top-10 public engineering school
- School of Law — Top-15 US law school
- Moody College of Communication — Top-ranked journalism and advertising
- LBJ School of Public Affairs — Top public policy school
- College of Natural Sciences — Math, physics, and life sciences
- College of Liberal Arts — Comprehensive humanities and social sciences
How to Apply
- Application: Apply Texas or Common App
- Test Scores: Test-optional; middle 50% SAT 1230–1490
- Acceptance Rate: ~31%
- In-State Tuition: ~$11,702 | Out-of-State: ~$41,070
Key Deadlines
- Priority: December 1
- Final: February 1