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The University of Texas at Austin admits 27% of those who apply, which makes it selective. The median admission rate of colleges on this site that report one is 77%. The average SAT score of admitted students is 1395 out of 1600 (midpoints: 675 in reading and writing, 690 in maths). The midpoint ACT score is 30 out of 36.
What it costs
| Tuition and fees, students from Texas | $11,656 |
| Tuition and fees, students from elsewhere | $44,816 |
| Room and meals on campus | $15,420 |
| Books and supplies | $720 |
| Average full cost of a year (tuition, living, books), before aid | $31,951 |
| Average net price after grants and scholarships | $18,554 |
The net price is what students who got federal aid paid on average for a year after grants and scholarships were taken off (for a public college, students from inside the state). It is 30% above the median net price of colleges in Texas on this site ($14,222). International students are normally charged the out-of-state tuition and do not receive US federal aid.
Net price by family income
| Family income a year | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | $8,979 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $9,324 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $12,412 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $21,357 |
| Above $110,000 | $30,480 |
For students who received federal aid. A negative figure means grants were larger than the cost counted.
For an estimate that fits your own family, use the college's net price calculator.
Results
| Measure | This college | TX median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students who come back for a second year | 97% | 67% | 73% |
| Students who finish their degree (within one and a half times the normal length) | 89% | 41% | 49% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $81,694 | $51,026 | $53,132 |
| Median federal loan debt of those who finish | $19,000 | $18,657 | $19,994 |
Medians are the middle value of the colleges on this site in Texas and in the whole country. Completion and return rates count first-time, full-time students. Earnings and debt count students who received federal aid.
The students
29% of undergraduates receive a Pell Grant, the federal grant for students from lower-income families. 29% take a federal student loan. The undergraduate body is 58% women and 42% men. By undergraduate numbers it is number 4 of the 163 colleges in Texas on this site that report a size; the middle-sized one has 2,253.
Other colleges in Texas of a similar size
- University of HoustonHouston, public
- Texas State UniversitySan Marcos, public
- University of North TexasDenton, public
- Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, public
- The University of Texas at ArlingtonArlington, public
- The University of Texas at San AntonioSan Antonio, public
Common questions
What is the acceptance rate of The University of Texas at Austin?
The University of Texas at Austin admits 27% of applicants, according to the College Scorecard.
How much is tuition at The University of Texas at Austin?
Published tuition and fees are $11,656 a year for students from Texas and $44,816 for others. Most students with aid pay less: see the net price.
What is the graduation rate of The University of Texas at Austin?
89% of first-time, full-time students finish within one and a half times the normal length of the course.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education, data released on 2 November 2026; checked in November 2026. Net price, debt and earnings describe students who received US federal aid. Costs change each year. This is official data for general information, not advice: confirm costs and admission rules on the college's own website and at collegescorecard.ed.gov.