The University of Texas at Austin, TX
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Nonresidential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Austin, TX 78705
The University of Texas at Austin Rankings
Affordability70
Selectivity79
Retention89
Graduation74
Earnings65
Diversity86
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at The University of Texas at Austin
55%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
45%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture<1%
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences9%
Business, Management, Marketing19%
Communication, Journalism10%
Communications Technologies<1%
Computer and Information Sciences5%
Engineering11%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs7%
History2%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences3%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting<1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities1%
Mathematics and Statistics3%
Multi-disciplinary Studies4%
Natural Resources and Conservation<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies2%
Personal and Culinary Services<1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences3%
Psychology3%
Public Administration and Social Service1%
Social Sciences10%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into The University of Texas at Austin
39%
Admission Rate
685
Median SAT Math
670
Median SAT Reading
30
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)610–760
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)620–720
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)27–33
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending The University of Texas at Austin
$11K
In-State Tuition
$38K
Out-of-State Tuition
$25K
Average Total Cost
$17K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $11K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $12K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $15K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $20K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $24K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after The University of Texas at Austin
36%
Receive Federal Loans
$18K
Median Federal Debt
77%
Repayment Rate
$204
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 30% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 7% | 9% |
| >$110K | 25% | 7% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $16K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $18K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $18K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $18K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $18K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $38K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $28K | $15K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $10K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 73% | 35% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 77% | 39% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 82% | 44% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 85% | 48% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at The University of Texas at Austin
95%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
7%
Withdrawal Rate
83%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 61% | 32% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 83% | 51% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 83% | 52% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 88% | 50% | 53% |
| Black | 74% | 35% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 86% | 44% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 74% | 42% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 86% | 36% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 75% | 36% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 81% | 46% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 84% | 37% | 44% |
| Other race | 79% | 36% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after The University of Texas at Austin
93%
Employment Rate
$46K
Median Salary
$29K
25 Pctl Salary
$67K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 93% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 92% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 91% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 92% | 82% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $12K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $29K | $17K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $46K | $28K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $67K | $42K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $87K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $46K | $28K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $50K | $32K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $58K | $34K | $35K |
Students
Students at The University of Texas at Austin
40,329
Undergraduates
84%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
11,028
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 54% | 66% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 46% | 33% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 22% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 4% | 20% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 40% | 30% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24% | 39% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 5% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 26% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 10% | 14% |
| >$110K | 27% | 10% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near The University of Texas at Austin, TX
Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
1 miles, N
Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest
1 miles, NE
Huston-Tillotson University
2 miles, SE
Austin Community College District
3 miles, NE