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The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TXPublicCity Setting
Selective • 27% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
The University of Texas at Austin is a public institution located in the city setting of Austin, TX. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 42.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 27%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
42.9K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
27% (Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading630 - 740
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math620 - 770
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite27 - 33
1typical 50% range36
27%
Acceptance Rate
Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Biological Sciences10% of degrees
Engineering10% of degrees
Business & Marketing10% of degrees
Social Sciences8% of degrees
Health Sciences5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $219,705
Earnings 5yr: $174,177
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $197,707
Earnings 5yr: $183,281
Debt: N/A
Law.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $173,114
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Law.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $156,311
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $155,168
Earnings 5yr: $132,436
Debt: $20,500
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $146,003
Earnings 5yr: $123,101
Debt: $20,500
Engineering-Related Fields.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $145,638
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $143,049
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $142,359
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $140,262
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Petroleum Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $139,867
Earnings 5yr: $121,692
Debt: $17,239
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $134,846
Earnings 5yr: $92,438
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $132,075
Earnings 5yr: $116,432
Debt: $20,500
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $128,956
Earnings 5yr: $134,215
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $128,909
Earnings 5yr: $152,332
Debt: N/A
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $127,158
Earnings 5yr: $112,047
Debt: $19,000
Economics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $126,566
Earnings 5yr: $98,715
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $119,127
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $117,656
Earnings 5yr: $111,580
Debt: N/A
Applied Mathematics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $115,629
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$19,857
In-State Tuition$11,688
Out-of-State Tuition$44,908
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
26%
Pell Grants
27%
Take Loans
77%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$60,896
+23% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$75,121
Completion Signals
89%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
97%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,909
Est. Monthly Payment
$204/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
42%
Men58%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 42% men and 58% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
28%
Part-Time Share
5%
Avg Family Income
$75,674
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