The University of Texas at Austin

2608 Whitis Ave, Austin, TX 78712

Website: The University of Texas at Austin

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The University of Texas at Austin School Description

The mission of the University is to achieve excellence in the interrelated areas of undergraduate education, graduate education, research, and public service. The University provides superior and comprehensive educational opportunities at the baccalaureate through doctoral and special professional educational levels. The University contributes to the advancement of society through research, creative activitiy, scholarly inquiry, and the development of new knowledge. The University preserves and promotes the arts, benefits the state's economy, serves the citizens through public programs, and provides other public service.

The University of Texas at Austin helps build a strong regional economy and provides an educated workforce for Central Texas. Its museums, libraries and athletic facilities serve the local community and the seven million tourists that visit Austin each year. The university transforms people. And those people, in turn, change the world.

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The University of Texas at Austin

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The University of Texas at Austin (also referred to as the University of Texas, UT Austin, UT, or Texas) is a public research university located in Austin, Texas, United States, and is the flagship institution of The University of Texas System. The main campus is located less than a mile from the Texas State Capitol. UT Austin was named one of the original eight Public Ivy institutions. Founded in 1883, the university has had the fifth largest single-campus enrollment in the nation as of fall 2007 (and had the largest enrollment in the country from 1997–2003), with over 50,000 undergraduate and graduate students and 16,500 faculty and staff. It currently holds the largest enrollment of all colleges in the state of Texas.

The university operates various auxiliary facilities aside from the main campus, most notably the J. J. Pickle Research Campus. UT Austin is a major center for academic research, annually exceeding $400 million in funding. In addition, the university's athletic programs were recognized by Sports Illustrated as "America's Best Sports College" in 2002.

History

Establishment

The first mention of a public university in Texas can be traced to the 1827 constitution for the Mexican state of Coahuila y Tejas. Although an article promised to establish public education in the arts and sciences, no action was ever taken by the Mexican government. After Texas obtained its independence from Mexico in 1836, the Congress of Texas adopted the Constitution of the Republic, which included a provision to establish public education in republic, including two universities or colleges. On January 26, 1839, the Congress of Texas agreed to eventually set aside fifty leagues of land towards the effort; in addition, in the new capital of Austin were reserved and designated "College Hill."

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southwest
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Longhorns
Nicknames:
UT Austin, UT, Texas

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
36,878
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
99%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 24,544
Students Receiving Aid:
66%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 60
Selectivity:
Highly Selective
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The University of Texas at Austin Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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The University of Texas at Austin Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 99%
Part-Time 1%
Men vs. Women
Women 54%
Men 46%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 62%
Hispanic 16%
Asian 15%
African-American 4%
Other 3%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 91%
Out-of-State 9%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Texas 91%
Oklahoma 0%
Georgia 0%
Illinois 0%
California 0%
Percent of Students International: 8%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 17%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Big Twelve Conference)
Basketball (Big Twelve Conference)
Baseball (Big Twelve Conference)
Track (Big Twelve Conference)

The University of Texas at Austin Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 7,670 $ 24,544  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,331 21%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 3,784 41%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 3,268 43%  
Student Loans:
$ 4,472 40%  
Any Aid:
  66%  

The University of Texas at Austin Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 51% (Highly Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 95%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 530, Math: 560
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 660, Math: 690
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 40%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 21, Verbal: 21, Math: 23
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 28, Verbal: 29, Math: 29

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 60.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Not Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on The University of Texas at Austin

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I'm at UT, they have both dorms where you can share and private dorms. Those cost a little bit more, but they have them there for you.

Question: What is a good college to go to in Texas?

I know im going to a college in Texas, cause its cheaper, but I want a place with a nice dorm room and it has a great gym, but I also want it to be a fairly small college/university. The college campus has to be nice also. Like like UT where it is all compacted together and not like Texas State San Marcos where its reallllly hilly. Which one? Thxs for you answers
31 months ago

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at UT austin there are new San Jacinto dorms (Dobie dorms look nice but i havent been inside), buses to get around everywhere. The campus itself, some say its big, I say it's not that big. I can walk from one side to the other within 15 minutes. There are 2 gyms that I know of, one is the Gregory Gym where there are three swimming pools (two of which are new) and it is veryyyy clean in that gym. There are many eating places too. I like UT, i wouldn't go anywhere else. everything is in walking distance and its just a great campus life. yes i do agree that classes are very full at times, but that's all i know so i am used to it. i guess it depends on the taste, i find it fun to have 300 students in my history class, makes me feel like i'm in college!

Question: What are the top universities in San Antonio& Austin,Texas for a degree in Accounting?

I want to make sure that the University I'll transfer to is a well established Univ. that offers great programs in Accounting.
32 months ago

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UT Austin has one of the best Accounting programs and the professors are great... Check out UT Austin first. You would need good grades to get into this School... good luck

Question: Which law school? Washington University in St. Louis or University of Texas at Austin?

I am deciding between attending the two law schools. If you have and good/bad knowledge/experience with these schools please advise. UT Austin seems more presitigous but a big, maybe not as pleasant public school. WashU seems a bit less prestigious but possibly a nicer experience? Will I have trouble finding a high paying job in Los Angeles with either school?
32 months ago

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UT is a big school, but everyone I know that goes there loves it. I personally think that you'll have a better shot getting a job out in LA by going to UT, since its widely recognized as one of the best schools in the country. Plus, living in Austin will get you prepared to living and working in a big, crazy city that has a lot going on. The problem with UT is that the enrollment is very large, so you'd be competing with a lot of students. But, that is something you could use to your advantage when trying to get a job at a big law firm.

Question: Student Exchange to University of Texas in Austin?

Anyone got any tips for doing exchange in Austin? I'm looking for a uni to have a lot of fun in- not too concerned about academic merits of uni (i.e. ranking)- and heard UT (Uni of Texas) is the way to go.. Any recommendations of other unis in the US that may interest me? Im there for 6 months in the 2nd half of the year. I'm looking for a place with hot weather, large student population, easy to get into the scene.. Was also looking at Wharton College of Business (this is more of an academic option)- any idea if still a lot of nightlife/fun to be had there? thanks!
32 months ago

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Austin is a GREAT college town -- and a state capital, so it's an interesting, dynamic place. Great music scene. Lots of stuff going on. Very hot in the summer -- just what you want. Also it's an amazingly good university. Go there! Have fun!

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Sure ... they don't have transfer agreements like most CA Junior Colleges have with Cal State and UC schools though. You can always transfer as a 'free moving' student to any school ... you just have to contact their admissions department and find out what their requirements are.

Question: University of Texas at Austin McCombs school of business?

Can anyone give me the basics of getting into that college and what they specifically look for in their incoming freshmen? Can you also tell me if it's competitive or not and anything else you might know?
33 months ago

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yes, it's very competitive. UT Austin has one of the best law schools and b-schools in the South. You need to focus on stellar grades and test scores if you're coming right out of college. B-schools in general like people who have a bit of expereince in the real world - even if that just means summer jobs. So, work somewhere relevant to b-school. Also, they would be interested in people who have some niche expereince - like starting your own non-profit, coming up with some computer program, etc. Other than that, you need to interview well and have great recos from your college profs

Question: How good of a chance do I have to be accept. into UT Austin from comm. college w/ 4.0 GPA & 35 credit hours?

I have a perfect GPA and am a vice president of Phi Thetta Kappa, the honors society of community colleges...I want to be accepted into the Liberal Arts program, but I know it is difficult so I am not really sure if I have a chance or not...Please Help...
33 months ago

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You actually have a really good chance. They value transfer students from community colleges. Since you have a 4.0 AND you are VP of Phi Theta Kappa, you have a GREAT shot. I would also emphasize any other extracurricular activities and especially volunteer work and community service. UT Austin is extremely difficult to be admitted into... Good luck. Consider a back-up or two just in case!

Question: Any University of Texas students out there?

Im thinking of attending the University of Texas at Austin for my masters degree; just wanted to know what students thought of the school; the city, jobs, weather, people, whatever...thanks for your insight!
33 months ago

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I attended Texas State University which is half an hour away from UT. UT has a very nice campus, it's HUGE and very spread out though. Academically it's a good choice for your graduate work. Austin is a very cool city to live in. It's a little more on the liberal side. So if you're a really conservative person you may want to brace yourself. :) I've often heard people refer to it as the san francisco of the south. Let's put it this way. There's a "Keep Austin Weird" campaign there. Lots of live music venues, great restaurants, and clubs. The weather is very nice there. Lots of sunny weather. The people there for the most part are very cool. The job market in Austin tends to be pretty fierce. Lots of computer/tech based jobs. Dell, AMD, Apple...

Question: UT Austin VS UT Dallas?

Compare and contrast these two universities' computer science school.
33 months ago

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UT Austin is consistently one of the top 50 Colleges in the United States. It's located in the hot spot for IT in Texas. UT Dallas comparatively a tiny school (Does it even have dorms?). It has an excellent computer science program, but it will never be ranked or anywhere near in the same league as UT Austin. UT Austin is the easy choice if your accepted to both...It's like comparing Harvard to Bosie State.

Question: What is the best college in Texas for someone who wants to be a architect?

I am a freshmen in high school and im trying to get into the classes iIneed for college. what I need is the name of the best college so I can meet their requirements and be accepted I am a freshmen in high school and im trying to get into the classes i need for college. what I need is the name of the best college so I can meet their requirements and be accepted
34 months ago

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Look into UT-Austin, its a highly ranked university. If you live in Texas, work on getting into the top 10% for class ranking. As law stands now, if you are in top 10%, you are automatically accepted into any Texas public university. Then focus on getting a good ACT/SAT score to potentially qualify for scholarships.

Question: University of Texas at Austin... DETAILS about what it takes to be accepted, and the people/weather there.?

Hey everyone..... i'm a sophmore in highschool in Virginia.... my dream is to graduate high school and get accepted into UT and cheerlead there, i've been cheerleading since forever!.. does anyone go there that can give me a bunch of info and details?? Whats the weather like? and the people? I've never been to Texas.... are the people who live in Austin hillbilllly's? haha... and MOST IMPORTANTLY...does anyone know what it takes to get accepted into UT as an out of state? what GPA do ya'll suggest I have.. SAT and ACT scores as well?? I heard its real tough. :( i'd love love love alot of details about what it takes on being accepted. thank you!
35 months ago

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First, I do not live in Austin. I live in Missouri. My little brother grew up with me in Missouri but moved to Austin well over ten years ago. I've been to visit him several times. The people in Austin are like people everywhere. You will find nice one and mean ones, kind ones and jerks. Are the people of Austin hillbillies? I would hazard to guess there are well over 500,000 in/around Austin. I'd hardly call that many people in a town hillbillies. I'm sorry to say but there are probably more hillbillies in Virginia than Austin. As for the weather. That part of Texas can be hot. I seem to recall my brother once said they had something forty-five days in a row where the temp was about 95 or more. It rarely snows in Austin. When it does my brother stays home. Not because he can't drive in the snow. Growing up in Missouri it's no big deal to drive in a foot or more of snow. He stays off the roads because people in Austin don't know how to drive when there is an inch on the ground. There is great bbq near Austin in a town called Lockhart at a place called Kreuz Market.

Question: which university is the best ,coolest,got everything you need in a great city ???

I want to go to uni soon .But I want a great experience with loads of cool friendly people in a great town or city. I love sports so they have to have a rugger team thats decent,great facilities, vibrant cool town/city renowned for its varied nightlife not to expensive... WHAT IS A GREAT DEGREE THATS VERY STIMULATING ,FUN AND HAS LOADS OF GIRLS ENROLLED ???
35 months ago

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Hmm, first choice would probably be UT-Austin. Second choice, maybe UC Berkeley. Texas wins out cuz it's nitelife wins out, as do the girls. Just pick a major in the humanities and you'll find plenty of girls. What's "stimulating" is really dependent on the individual.

Question: Should I go to the University of Oklahoma or the University of Texas Austin?

Which is really better? Is one supremely better? I'm an atheist libtertarian-ish sort of idea. I have a scholarship to OU that defers the cost a bit and they accept some credit that Austin doesn't. i don't know what I want to study.
35 months ago

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I don't really think you make your decision based upon what everybody tells you. Every person is different and holds a different view as to how each school is. Research the schools at www.princetonreview.com and more importantly, make sure your FAFSA is completed so you can see how much aid each school will give you. U of T- Austin might end up giving you some sort of scholarship on the paper that they send you that contains all of the financial aid you'd get.

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Do you mean public university? In that case it would be University of Texas at Austin. It has the best reputation of Texas public colleges. Texas A&M is pretty close behind, followed by probably University of Houston, Texas Tech, UNT, etc... There are pros and cons to them all, though, and just because UT is generally well-regarded doesn't mean that certain departments or programs are not stronger at other places.

Question: How hard is it to get accepted University of Texas - Austin as a transfer student?

I am a texas resident, currently taking my classes at a community college. The thing is that my GPA is 2.0 at the moment, and probably 2.1 by the end of this semester, which I know its very low but I messed up in previous years. The question is, how hard is it to get accepted into UT-Austin? Is it harder than Baylor University? or is it equal to Texas A&M or University of Houston? Any (serious) comments/tips are welcomed. Thank you. Additional Details I have over 30 hrs of college credit courses, close to 60 hrs. I don't know if this helps or not. I am a Biology Major, pre-med.
37 months ago

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Generally speaking, UT is very competitive regardless of what college or program you're applying for. However, you do have a chance to sell yourself through the personal essays. Maybe you could incorporate your previous "hardships" and why you chose UT to help you achieve your current and future goals. Even SAT scores could help you if they at least meet the minimum requirement. TAMU and Baylor are equally as competitive as UT. Even their satellite campuses in Houston, TX are competitive. I think UH would be the "easiest" school to get in, but it's not guaranteed. Another option is to retake the courses you didn't do well in at the school you originally took them. This way the school can change your grade on your transcript. Most schools will not erase or delete the previous grade, but they will take it out of the GPA calculation and use the newest grade. Good luck!

Question: What do you think of ______/college?

University of Texas in Austin......do they have a good film school? I would like to have a career working with special effects for movies. So tell me what you think of the college,and if they have a good film school, plz!
37 months ago

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UT Austin is a great school.... in comparison to the other public Texas Universities. I'm not quite sure how the film institute at UT ranks nationally, but since it is in Austin, it provides a setting with a booming entertainment market. I found this link for the film institute at UT: http://utfi.utexas.edu/

Question: Southwestern University vs. University of Texas in Austin in the sciences?

I was wondering if anyone knew which university is better in the sciences (Biology, Chemistry, etc...) or know which school has a higher percentage of students getting accepted to medical/dental school. I know Southwestern is known for being a liberal arts school but I'm not sure how strong they are in the sciences. If you could give suggestions or know of any links I would really appreciate it. Thank you.
38 months ago

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Both schools are great, but comparing them is really not fair. Southwestern is very tiny and therefore very limited in terms of funds. I just graduated from the University of Texas and I must tell you that the sciences are incredibly strong. The amount and vastness of science classes offered at a university catering to 52,000 students will far exceed those offered at a university with 4,000 (I'm not totally sure on the numbers). Texas is highly regarded in the academic community. It is also considered a 'public' ivy league university. Their engineering program is in the top 5 in the nation. The reason I mention this is because science is very closely linked to engineering. They also have a rare program called biomedical engineering. I have several friends who are still at Texas, many pre-med, who have all had success being accepted to medschools this semester. Good luck.

Question: What do you think of the University of Texas at Austin?

Is it a good university?
43 months ago

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Okay, I may be biased since I go there, but I think it's one of the best. All the schools in the university are high class, so no matter what you want to study, you're getting a good education. Plus, Austin is a great city. There's always something to do.

Question: Which College would you go to: Loyola New Orleans or UT Austin?

I like the smallness of Loyola New Orleans, but the prestige of UT Austin. Any opinions would be very much welcomed.
46 months ago

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UT Austin - it's a very good school. Have you decided what major/areas that you would be interested in? Say... if you are interested in business, I know UT Austin has a pretty strong business/accounting program. But in some other academic area Loyola may be stronger...

Question: In TX, best college for psychology undergrad study?

Our daughter wants to major in psychology & go to school in either Austin or San Antonio, if possible. Which college would be the best? She's got very good grades, etc. but finding the best & right school is what we're trying to do. (Done all the locators on Prince Review, etc. need some real world advice.) Thanks.
47 months ago

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Well, the idea of "best" depends on what you are looking for. UT Austin is clearly the most renowned of the two depts. It will be a big dept, very research focused, a number of classes taught by grad students, some very good opportunities to hear seminars by leading psychologists. San Antonio is likely to be smaller, more personal interaction, more classes taught by regular faculty. So, the best depends on what you want. If you want best from the outside, UT Austin has it hands down. If you want best in terms of fit for your daughter, I don't think you can tell this until you and she have actually visited the schools and talked to students and sat in on classes and looked at what fits best for her. Good luck! A fun but scary time! Either way it will be a good education for her.

Question: I need information on University of Texas at Austin. Any of you from there, been there?

How is the place, and how is the university itself? I mean general atmosphere, graduate student financial support, international students,etc. and how is Austin? Thanks a lot. i would love to have some detailed answers please, thanks!
50 months ago

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Oh! A question about Texas that I can answer. I have so many friends who go there, and although I don't attend myself, I've been there a time or two. Austin is amazing, it's really such a great town, really up there on the younger-people's places to visit list. Good nightlife and odd places to visit, plus being the capitol of Texas, it's amazingly rife with gung-ho liberals, as well as conservatives, both often times doing what activists do on the capitol building. THe university itself is great. Of all the Universities in Texas to go to, it is probably, and arguably the best. (You'd have to take that up with their rials A&M) It has some amazing programs, and as long as you can stand the fact that it also holds the most students of any other campus in Texas (40-50000, I think, if not more!) then you've got a great place to go to. Financial Aid is good, so I hear, many of my friends have recieved some. And international students are always welcomed, every college in Texas is very welcoming of people from out of country, and tend to give them wonderful scholarships (as well as their mother country in most cases), mainly because it makes us look good to have so many people from outside the states. I really would reccomend Austin, of all places, to experience America. The climate is bearable (cold for me is just awful, I love the warmer climate), the people are wonderful, and Texas itself is such a great expanse that it encompasses everything you could want to see on your stay over here. I know I can't be of much help, but I'm sure their website can help you with more details: http://www.utexas.edu/ I hope you decide to come to Texas! I've loved it this far!

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    McCombs School of Business is among the top ranked schools of business in the country. [source]
  • Alexander Phimister Proctor's 1948 Mustangs, with the Engineering Sciences buildings in the background.
    Alexander Phimister Proctor's 1948 Mustangs, with the Engineering Sciences buildings in the background. [source]
  • View of downtown Austin from Main Mall south of the Main Building.
    View of downtown Austin from Main Mall south of the Main Building. [source]
  • A student giving the Hook 'em Horns hand gesture at a Longhorn football game.
    A student giving the Hook 'em Horns hand gesture at a Longhorn football game. [source]
  • University of Texas Longhorn logo
    University of Texas Longhorn logo [source]
  • The University's old Main Building in 1903.
    The University's old Main Building in 1903. [source]
  • The Littlefield House, used today by the university's Office of Resource Development, was constructed in 1893 and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
    The Littlefield House, used today by the university's Office of Resource Development, was constructed in 1893 and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. [source]
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