About The University of Texas at Austin
Type
Public
4 Years
Student Population
51,832
Website
www.utexas.eduAccreditation
SACSCOC
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
Located in Austin, TX, The University of Texas at Austin is a public university. The University of Texas at Austin covers an area of 431 acres. The foundation of The University of Texas at Austin was laid down in the year 1883. The motto of the The University of Texas at Austin is Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis (Latin) and its official colors are burnt orange and white. In addition to over 40,163 undergraduate students, TUTA also boasts of over 10,927 students in its postgraduate courses, taking the total enrollment to over 51,090 (Fall 2019). To teach various courses to the students, the school has employed a total of 3,722 (2019-20) faculty. Around 97% of the students are 24 and under at The University of Texas at Austin. At TUTA around 39% are white, 24% belong to Hispanic ethnicity, and 23% are Asian. And, when it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 54% of the students are females and 46% are males. The college has produced several notable alumni including Matthew McConaughey (Film Producer, Actor), Neil deGrasse Tyson (Astrophysicist, Author), Farrah Fawcett (Film Producer, Model), and Roger Clemens (Baseball player, Actor) in its 137 years of existence. The University of Texas at Austin's sporting teams are affiliated to NCAA Division I – Big 12. Like several universities in the country, athletics play an important part here as well. At TUTA, 505 undergraduate and graduate-level programs, including both residential and online, are offered to the students. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), ABA (American Bar Association), ACEJMC (Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication), and ACEND (Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics). The University of Texas at Austin has around $30 billion (system)(2019) in endowment.
Rankings
Forbes and US News provide rankings to the universities, which are trusted everywhere. But this is applicable only if the universities are located in the US. The ranking of universities by Forbes is done keeping in mind common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others. Moreover, Forbes has placed The University of Texas at Austin at the 76th position among other national universities.
Admissions
Application Deadline
1st Dec
Acceptance Rate
39%
SAT Range
1230 - 1480
ACT Range
27 - 33
Application Fee
$75
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Considered but not required
Accept Common App
None
The admissions process is moderately difficult albeit selective in its approach. To kickstart the admission process at TUTA, the candidates have to fill an application form and submit a fee of $75. As per the past trends, the SAT score of a student must lie in the range of 1230-1480 to improve her chances. Notably, students securing ACT score less than 27 might also given admission but the average ACT score at The University of Texas at Austin is 30. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at 110 Inner Campus Drive, Austin, Texas 78705. They can also call them at (512) 471-3434.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$14,156
Average Annual Cost
$10,610
Books And Supplies
$700
Room And Board
$10,804
Budget For Other Expenses
$4,392
Total One Year Cost
$26,506
Before applying to TUTA, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $41,479. If it sounds unaffordable to the applicant, there are numerous financial aid options available that they can explore.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Doctor's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
18:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
95%
Part-Time Retention Rate
89%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$11,729
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Business/Commerce, General
1,513 Graduates
Biology, General
713 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
556 Graduates
Economics
481 Graduates
Public Relations, Advertising, and...
469 Graduates
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
455 Graduates
Finance and Financial Management Se...
352 Graduates
Psychology, General
322 Graduates
Mathematics
317 Graduates
Political Science and Government
314 Graduates
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...
298 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering
283 Graduates
Electrical, Electronics and Communi...
282 Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...
281 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
276 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
272 Graduates
Radio, Television, and Digital Comm...
270 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
224 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
213 Graduates
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Servi...
203 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
197 Graduates
International/Global Studies
196 Graduates
Human Development, Family Studies,...
193 Graduates
Public Health
179 Graduates
Chemical Engineering
178 Graduates
History
173 Graduates
Marketing
169 Graduates
Journalism
152 Graduates
Sociology
148 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
147 Graduates
Chemistry
138 Graduates
Management Information Systems and...
130 Graduates
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
130 Graduates
Civil Engineering
122 Graduates
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
120 Graduates
Communication Disorders Sciences an...
102 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
102 Graduates
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astrona...
100 Graduates
Social Work
94 Graduates
Geography and Cartography
90 Graduates
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing St...
89 Graduates
Physics
88 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
83 Graduates
Petroleum Engineering
81 Graduates
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...
71 Graduates
Anthropology
68 Graduates
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
67 Graduates
Apparel and Textiles
66 Graduates
Music
64 Graduates
Area Studies
57 Graduates
Philosophy
49 Graduates
Architecture
47 Graduates
Visual and Performing Arts, General
47 Graduates
Architectural Engineering
46 Graduates
Real Estate
46 Graduates
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...
42 Graduates
Linguistic, Comparative, and Relate...
41 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
40 Graduates
Astronomy and Astrophysics
31 Graduates
Design and Applied Arts
29 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
27 Graduates
East Asian Languages, Literatures,...
27 Graduates
Urban Studies/Affairs
20 Graduates
Dance
19 Graduates
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science...
17 Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...
15 Graduates
Applied Mathematics
15 Graduates
International Business
14 Graduates
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Lan...
11 Graduates
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human...
10 Graduates
Germanic Languages, Literatures, an...
10 Graduates
Classics and Classical Languages, L...
9 Graduates
Religion/Religious Studies
9 Graduates
Culinary Arts and Related Services
8 Graduates
Geological/Geophysical Engineering
8 Graduates
Graphic Communications
8 Graduates
Classical and Ancient Studies
6 Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation and...
3 Graduates
Archeology
1 Graduates
Entrepreneurial and Small Business...
1 Graduates
Peace Studies and Conflict Resoluti...
1 Graduates
Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languag...
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
40,804
Socio-Economic Diversity
24%
Part-time
7%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$72,284 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
N/A
Undergrads in College Housing
19%
Averege Housing Cost
N/A
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around N/A.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
N/A
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Bevo (Longhorn Steer)
School Colors
burnt orange and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Big Twelve Conference
Total Male Athletes
341
Total Female Athletes
341
Intramural Sports
18
Sports Club
76
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Football
Golf
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Crew-Rowing
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
On-campus housing facilities are offered to the students who wish to remain nearby. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $11,812 per year for living on campus. To ensure the safety and security of students, the university has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The number of female and male students at the university are 46% and 54%, respectively.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$46,000/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$58,200/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$174 - 275
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$11,217
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,808
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$7,247
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$5,777
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$13,854
$30K - $48K
$12,857
$48K - $75K
$10,322
$75K - $110K
$5,359
> $110K
$1,270
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$7,676,366
The financial aid department of The University of Texas at Austin helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. The average financial aid at The University of Texas at Austin is around $5,158 and the federal grant is $4,771. The university provides financial assistance in the form of state-level aid worth $6,842 and institutional aid worth $5,158. At TUTA, the total amount of non-need-based scholarships/grants awarded to students stands at $7,676,366 per year.
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