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Photo: Larry D. Moore / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 4.0The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX
27%
Acceptance Rate
42,855
Undergraduates
$45k
Out-of-state tuition
89%
6-yr grad rate
$75k
Median Earnings (10 yrs)
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Data as of September 2026
Can I Get In?
27%
Very Selective
Acceptance Rate (2024-25)
Test OptionalSAT Range (2023-24)1250–1510
ACT Range (2023-24)27–33
$75 application fee
42,855 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25)
Public · City: Large
Can I Afford It?
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)
$44,908
Average Net Price (2023-24)
$19,857
This college's average after grants, all family incomes. Not your price.
$20,500Median Debt
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$75,121/yr
Debt-to-earnings ratio27%
Why Go Here?
$75k
Median Earnings
10 yrs after entry
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
42.9k
Undergraduates
Large
Public · City: Large
How Does It Stack Up?
#194
Deal Score in TX
of 329 rated colleges
Deal Score72
Good value
28% First-Gen Students
26% Pell Grant Recipients
At a Glance
The University of Texas at Austin is a public college in Austin, TX. It enrolls 42,855 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25).
Deal Score
72
/ 100
Good value
Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes
Academics & Admissions
Student-Faculty Ratio
18:1
SAT Middle 50% / Avg GPA
1250–1510
SAT (2023-24)
Not reported
GPA (CDS 2024-25)
Test Optional
Application Deadline
Not reported
via ApplyTexas, Common Application
Cost & Financial Aid
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)$44,908
Avg net price, % of cost of attendance (2023-24)64%
Students Receiving Aid (CDS 2024-25)43%
Room & Board (2024-25)$14,828
Median Debt at Graduation$20,500
Highest-Earning Programs
Computer and Information Sciences, General$112k/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$97k/yr
Business/Commerce, General$94k/yr
Chemical Engineering$87k/yr
Petroleum Engineering$87k/yr
Management Information Systems and Services$87k/yr
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The Vibe
8
Rigor
8
Career
7
Value
City: Large
Setting
Out of 10. Rigor from the SAT middle-50% midpoint (400 = 0, 1600 = 10); Career from median earnings 10 years after entry ($10k per point); Value is the Deal Score ÷ 10. Setting is the federal locale.
College Decoded Grades
A
Academics
B
Value
A
Outcomes
A+
Diversity
Not enough data
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How much do families pay at The University of Texas at Austin?
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $12,553 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $14,297 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $17,207 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $24,406 |
| Over $110,000 | $30,082 |
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