The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX · Public

Acceptance rate
27%
Average SAT
1,395
ACT midpoint
30
Enrollment
42,855
In-state tuition
$11,688
Out-of-state tuition
$44,908
Avg net price
$19,857
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 1250 and 1510 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 30

Popular programs at The University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Biology, General.671
2Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.506
3Psychology, General.461
4Computer and Information Sciences, General.456
5Finance and Financial Management Services.407
6Mathematics.358
7Economics.340
8Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.331
9Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.320
10Political Science and Government.316
11Public Health.305
12Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.290
13Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.277
14Mechanical Engineering.266
15Neurobiology and Neurosciences.264
16Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.253
17Communication and Media Studies.234
18Management Information Systems and Services.213
19Business Administration, Management and Operations.198
20International/Globalization Studies.193

Showing top 20 of 73 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at The University of Texas at Austin?

The University of Texas at Austin has an acceptance rate of 27% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for The University of Texas at Austin?

Admitted students at The University of Texas at Austin typically score between 1250 and 1510 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does The University of Texas at Austin cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at The University of Texas at Austin is approximately $19,857 per year.

What is the graduation rate at The University of Texas at Austin?

4-year graduation rate data for The University of Texas at Austin is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.