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The University of Texas at Austin

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Large
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 7,809
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Acceptance rate 29%
Students retention rate 96%
On-time graduation rate 88%

Located in Austin, Texas, UT Austin is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The University of Texas at Austin is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

UT Austin boasts an impressive student retention rate of 96% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 68% and 72%, respectively.


  • The institution has on-campus hospital
  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

28.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,752

Cost of attendance at The University of Texas at Austin in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $7,907
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$40,996

Cost of attendance at The University of Texas at Austin in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $17,011
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 51 of freshman students at The University of Texas at Austin received on average $12,725 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$12,725
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 2,432 29% $5,179 $12,595,709
Other Federal Grant 2,691 32% $5,826 $15,677,288
State Grant/Scholarships 2,496 30% $7,217 $18,013,452
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 3,668 44% $5,448 $19,983,351
Total Grant & Scholarships 4,218 51% $12,725 $53,674,091

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of The University of Texas at Austin students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of The University of Texas at Austin students is 87.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 89.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 85.2%.

87.8%

  • asian 92.1% 1,624 students
  • African American 79.4% 277 students
  • white 89.1% 2,752 students
  • unknown 89.5% 51 students
  • hawaiian 70.0% 7 students
  • hispanic 81.9% 1,375 students
  • International Students 88.3% 309 students
  • Mixed Race 91.9% 239 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Big Twelve Conference
  • Baseball Big Twelve Conference
  • Basketball Big Twelve Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Big Twelve Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

The University of Texas at Austin provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

The University of Texas at Austin offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Navy
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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