University of Texas at Austin: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #32 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #28 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #26 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #1 of 119 | In Texas |
| #1 of 9 | In Austin |
| #2 of 3,520 | For Geotechnical Engineering |
| Top10 | For 16 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 29%
- Undergraduates
- 42,444
- Graduates
- 10,638
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.utexas.edu
University of Texas at Austin Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Texas at Austin has an acceptance rate of 29% and is among the top 7% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 29% | 25% | 33% |
| Applicants | 66,109 | 32,100 | 33,843 |
| Admissions | 19,253 | 7,869 | 11,331 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 9,230 | 3,758 | 5,454 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 155 | 65 | 90 |
19,565 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
262 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
5,912 or 63%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1230
or below
75% of them
had 1490
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Texas at Austin are 1230-1490 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,880 or 20%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 27
or below
75% of them
had 33
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Texas at Austin are 27-33 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 17507 (33%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 13384 (25%) |
| Asian | 11696 (22%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 5082 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 2389 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 1969 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 964 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 33 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 27 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $12,060
- Students receiving aid
- 69%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $11,678 | $12,012 |
| Tuition in-state | $11,678 | $12,012 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $42,778 | $22,954 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 7,960 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,136 |
University of Texas at Austin majors
University of Texas at Austin has granted 10,094 bachelor's degrees across 108 programs, 3,390 master's across 101 programs, and 1,291 doctorate degrees across 83 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Texas at Austin.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 216 | 535 | 4 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 455 | 202 | 25 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 590 | ||
| Psychology, General | 514 | 8 | 9 |
| Finance, General | 434 | ||
| Accounting | 140 | 240 | 3 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 275 | 64 | 30 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 340 | 5 | 12 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 342 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 308 | 2 | 15 |
| Advertising | 272 | 41 | 10 |
| Biochemistry | 303 | 10 | |
| Radio and Television | 262 | 30 | 4 |
| Economics, General | 290 | ||
| Law | 278 | ||
| Neuroscience | 262 | 1 | 6 |
| Civil Engineering, General | 142 | 74 | 47 |
| Social Work | 84 | 142 | 5 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 203 | 13 | 15 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | 144 | 56 | |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical & Space Engineering, General | 138 | 48 | 9 |
| Information Science & Studies | 192 | 3 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 191 | 4 | |
| Chemical Engineering | 155 | 5 | 33 |
| Management Information Systems, General | 178 | ||
| Nutrition Sciences | 122 | 46 | 4 |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 171 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 132 | 24 | 14 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 155 | 7 | 6 |
| Public Health, General | 168 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 128 | 13 | 16 |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 144 | 7 | 5 |
| Sociology, General | 135 | 5 | 14 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 141 | 10 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 149 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 147 | ||
| Journalism | 116 | 17 | 6 |
| Public Relations & Image Management | 137 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 136 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 125 | 10 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 103 | 26 | 5 |
| Chemistry, General | 90 | 6 | 34 |
| History, General | 104 | 5 | 11 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 118 | ||
| Behavioral Aspects of Health | 117 | ||
| Music, General | 35 | 48 | 34 |
| Pharmacy | 116 | ||
| Physics, General | 80 | 1 | 27 |
| Digital Arts | 97 | ||
| Petroleum Engineering | 67 | 11 | 16 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 4 | 73 | 16 |
| Sustainability Studies | 83 | 4 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 86 | ||
| Data Science, General | 84 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 34 | 20 | 28 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 64 | 17 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 50 | 30 | |
| Organizational Communication, General | 78 | ||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 54 | 20 | |
| Architectural Engineering | 72 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 68 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 54 | 3 | 10 |
| Financial Mathematics | 65 | 2 | |
| Computational Science | 32 | 20 | 11 |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 41 | 22 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 59 | ||
| Architectural and Building Sciences & Technology | 51 | ||
| Geography | 43 | 5 | 3 |
| Philosophy | 47 | 4 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 39 | 12 | |
| Educational Psychology | 28 | 22 | |
| Apparel and Textiles, General | 48 | ||
| Architecture | 47 | 1 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 31 | 10 | 4 |
| Medicine | 44 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 31 | 11 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 41 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 28 | 8 | 5 |
| City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 34 | 4 | |
| Theatre and Dance | 38 | ||
| Astronomy | 29 | 3 | 4 |
| Writing, General | 35 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 34 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 9 | 18 | 4 |
| Linguistics | 26 | 2 | 3 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other | 31 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 31 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 30 | ||
| Industrial Engineering | 25 | 5 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 28 | ||
| Dance, General | 24 | 2 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 25 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 23 | ||
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 20 | 2 | |
| Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 12 | 3 | 7 |
| Nursing Practice | 22 | ||
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 22 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 14 | 3 | 4 |
| Advanced Legal Research & Studies, General | 20 | ||
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 15 | 5 | |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 5 | 15 | |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 14 | 2 | 3 |
| Creative Writing | 19 | ||
| Cell & Cellular and Molecular Biology | 1 | 17 | |
| Environmental Studies | 18 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 11 | 1 | 5 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 17 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 17 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 17 | ||
| Statistics, General | 11 | 5 | |
| Informatics | 15 | ||
| Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods | 7 | 8 | |
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 14 | ||
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American & Chicano Studies | 11 | 3 | |
| Landscape Architecture | 14 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 13 | ||
| French Studies | 12 | ||
| Materials Engineering | 2 | 10 | |
| Audiology & Audiologist | 11 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Russian Studies | 3 | 8 | |
| Acting | 10 | ||
| Interior Design | 3 | 7 | |
| Latin American Studies | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Nursing Science | 10 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 9 | ||
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 3 | 6 | |
| Women's Studies | 5 | 4 | |
| Art Teacher Education | 8 | ||
| Microbiology, General | 8 | ||
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 7 | ||
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | 7 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Italian Studies | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Management Science | 2 | 5 | |
| Engineering Mechanics | 4 | 2 | |
| Geophysics and Seismology | 6 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 4 | 2 | |
| Comparative Literature | 5 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 4 | ||
| Education, General | 4 | ||
| Geological & Geophysical Engineering | 4 | ||
| Middle & Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Botany & Plant Biology | 1 | 2 | |
| Conducting | 2 | 1 | |
| European Studies & Civilization | 3 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 | 2 | |
| Historic Preservation and Conservation, General | 3 | ||
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science | 3 | ||
| Intercultural & Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 3 | ||
| Jazz & Jazz Studies | 3 | ||
| Marine Sciences | 1 | 2 | |
| Architectural History and Criticism, General | 1 | ||
| Ethnic Studies | 1 | ||
| Jewish & Judaic Studies | 1 | ||
| Medical & Health Humanities | 1 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | ||
| Portuguese Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 10,094 | 3,390 | 1,291 |
University of Texas at Austin has a graduation rate of 88%, which is among the 6% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 88% | 85% | 90% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Texas at Austin is a world-class research university with 249,099 scientific papers published and 9,915,982 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Medicine, and Materials Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2758 | 39593 |
| 1993 | 2828 | 41435 |
| 1994 | 2837 | 43812 |
| 1995 | 2863 | 47779 |
| 1996 | 3150 | 53509 |
| 1997 | 3234 | 58176 |
| 1998 | 3142 | 62791 |
| 1999 | 3212 | 68222 |
| 2000 | 3253 | 76703 |
| 2001 | 3401 | 82765 |
| 2002 | 5138 | 111448 |
| 2003 | 4825 | 118357 |
| 2004 | 4487 | 126888 |
| 2005 | 5296 | 146730 |
| 2006 | 5915 | 167614 |
| 2007 | 5507 | 185953 |
| 2008 | 5805 | 208559 |
| 2009 | 6340 | 234873 |
| 2010 | 7070 | 263727 |
| 2011 | 7374 | 300148 |
| 2012 | 7622 | 334471 |
| 2013 | 7942 | 371268 |
| 2014 | 8578 | 408105 |
| 2015 | 8549 | 433846 |
| 2016 | 8300 | 457518 |
| 2017 | 8788 | 483724 |
| 2018 | 9233 | 531434 |
| 2019 | 10081 | 587432 |
| 2020 | 10869 | 672251 |
| 2021 | 10518 | 724107 |
| 2022 | 9971 | 663734 |
| 2023 | 9960 | 683010 |
| 2024 | 9617 | 652198 |
University of Texas at Austin alumni
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Matthew McConaughey
- Occupations
- television producervoice actorscreenwriterfilm producerfilm actor
- Biography
-
Matthew David McConaughey is an American actor. He achieved his breakthrough with a supporting performance in the coming-of-age comedy Dazed and Confused (1993). After a number of supporting roles, his first success as a leading man came in the legal drama A Time to Kill (1996). His career progressed with lead roles in the science fiction film Contact (1997), the historical drama Amistad (1997), and the war film U-571 (2000).
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Kevin Durant
- Enrolled in the University of Texas at Austin
- Studied in 2006-2007
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Kevin Wayne Durant, also known by his initials KD, is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Durant has won two NBA championships, four Olympic gold medals, an NBA Most Valuable Player Award, two Finals MVP Awards, two NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Awards, four NBA scoring titles, and the NBA Rookie of the Year Award; been named to 11 All-NBA teams (including six First Teams); and selected 15 times as an NBA All-Star. In 2021, Durant was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.
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Renée Zellweger
- Occupations
- film actorvoice actormanufactureractor
- Biography
-
Renée Kathleen Zellweger is an American actress. The recipient of various accolades, including two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards, she was one of the world's highest-paid actresses by 2007.
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Ethan Hawke
- Occupations
- screenwriterfilm directornovelisttheatrical directorstage actor
- Biography
-
Ethan Green Hawke is an American actor, author, and film director. He made his film debut in Explorers (1985), before making a breakthrough performance in Dead Poets Society (1989). Hawke starred alongside Julie Delpy in Richard Linklater's Before trilogy from 1995 to 2013. Hawke received two nominations for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Training Day (2001) and Boyhood (2014) and two for Best Adapted Screenplay for co-writing Before Sunset (2004) and Before Midnight (2013). Other notable roles include in Reality Bites (1994), Gattaca (1997), Great Expectations (1998), Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (2007), Maggie's Plan (2015), First Reformed (2017), The Black Phone (2021), and The Northman (2022).
General info
| Alternative names | UT Austin |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1883 |
| Motto | Disciplina praesidium civitatis, « What starts here changes the world » |
| Colors | burnt orange, white |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May). Summer Semester (June-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 16,363 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 110 Inner Campus Drive Austin, Texas, 78705 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 962,000 |
| Phone | 5124713434 |