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University of Texas at Austin

Texas

United States

Overview

The University of Texas at Austin, founded in 1883, ranks among the best public research universities in the world supporting over 53,000 students, 3,800 teaching faculty, and top national programs across 19 colleges and schools. A globally recognized research leader and member of the Association of American Universities since 1929, UT attracted more than $1 billion for research in 2023-24.

Location

2400 Inner Campus Drive, Austin, Texas, 78705

Website

https://www.applytexas.org/

Total Cost

$44,908

Median Salary

$51,060

Ranking

#38

US World and News Report

#50

The World University Rankings

#66

QS World University Rankings

Admissions

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Application Deadline

Acceptance rate

26.64%

Yield Rate

47.43%

SAT range

1230-1480

ACT range

29-34

Cost and Scholarships

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Total Cost

$44,908

In State Cost

$11,688

Out of State Cost

$44,908

In State Tuition Fees

$11,688

Room And Board

$14,828

Living Cost

$20,758

Average Total Aid Awarded

$20,219

Funding Options

Scholarship

Merit Scholarship

Need-Based Aid

44.26% of students receive financial aid. Average award: $20,219.

Scholarships

Dean's Scholarship - Merit-based; Provost's Scholarship - Merit-based; Chancellor's Scholarship - Merit-based; Dr. H. Franklyn Alexander Endowed Scholarship - For full-time undergraduate students of high academic achievement in the College of Natural Sciences who are US citizens or permanent residents.; Robert E. Boyer Endowed Presidential Scholarship for Natural Sciences - For full-time students in the College of Natural Sciences with a minimum 3.75 GPA and 45 credit hours in residence.; Kevin E. Underhill Memorial Endowed Presidential Scholarship - For junior or senior full-time students in the College of Natural Sciences with a minimum 3.75 GPA and 45 credit hours in residence.; James W. Vick Endowed Presidential Scholarship in Natural Sciences - For junior or senior full-time students in the College of Natural Sciences with a minimum 3.75 GPA and 45 credit hours in residence.; Brian Murray Welch Endowed Memorial Scholarship - For current full-time majors in the College of Natural Sciences with a minimum 3.0 GPA.; Texas Advance Commitment - Texas residents with financial need and family adjusted gross incomes (AGI) of up to $100,000 are eligible for full tuition coverage. Families with AGIs of up to $125,000 are eligible for need-based aid.; Carl Stone Benedict Scholarship - For worthy students in need of financial assistance, with preference for sophomores.; Blocker-Cramer Endowed Scholarship - For full-time US citizens or permanent residents with financial need, who are third- or fourth-year undergraduates majoring in science or pursuing a pre-medical curriculum, with at least a 3.0 GPA and leadership roles.; Dean & Charlene Henney Endowed Scholarship in Natural Sciences - Preference for students with financial need and from rural or agrarian backgrounds who matriculated from a Texas high school.; Thomas and Elizabeth Merner Scholarship in Natural Sciences - For full-time students in financial need with strong academic performance, majoring in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or other sciences.; Out-of-State Tuition Waivers (USD 1,000) - Allows non-resident students to pay tuition at in-state rates if they receive a university-administered scholarship worth at least $1,000. This is a highly competitive award.