Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
29.12%
SAT Average
1,380
ACT Range
27-33
The University of Texas at Austin Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 29.12%. This means approximately 291 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 42,100 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
29.12%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $11,678 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $42,778 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $29,842 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $19,678 | State avg: $17,343. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 25.11% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 27.06% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does The University of Texas at Austin Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$42,778
Room and board
$14,136
Books and supplies
$724
Other expenses
$5,034
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$29,842
Average net price
$19,678
Average aid coverage
34%
$10,164 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at The University of Texas at Austin pays approximately $19,678 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Texas average of $17,343 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is The University of Texas at Austin?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Texas and national averages.
The University of Texas at Austin net price
$19,678
Texas average
$17,343
National average
$17,506
The University of Texas at Austin Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $42,778 and average net price at $19,678. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$42,778
Current net price
$19,678
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
87.64%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$75,121
Undergraduates
42,100
10-Year Median Earnings - The University of Texas at Austin vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
The University of Texas at Austin graduates earn about 1.7x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends The University of Texas at Austin?
Undergraduates
42,100
Completion rate
87.64%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
25.11%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
27.06%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 25.11% of The University of Texas at Austin students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 27.06% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at The University of Texas at Austin
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use The University of Texas at Austin's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
The University of Texas at Austin lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
The University of Texas at Austin is listed at 110 Inner Campus Drive, Austin, TX 78705. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare The University of Texas at Austin with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Austin | 29.12% | $42,778 | $19,678 | $75,121 |
| West Coast University-Texas | Not available | $16,715 | $25,957 | $102,672 |
| University of North Texas Health Science Center | Not available | Not available | Not available | $93,615 |
| The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston | Not available | Not available | Not available | $92,961 |
| Chamberlain University-Texas | 95.65% | $19,686 | $32,247 | $92,405 |
Similar Schools in Austin
This local cluster focuses on nearby Austin schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Austin.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The University of Texas at Austin's acceptance rate?
The University of Texas at Austin's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 29.12%.
How much is The University of Texas at Austin tuition?
The University of Texas at Austin's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $42,778.
What is The University of Texas at Austin's average net price?
The University of Texas at Austin's average net price in the local dataset is $19,678.
What is The University of Texas at Austin's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $75,121 for The University of Texas at Austin.
Is The University of Texas at Austin accredited?
The University of Texas at Austin's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend The University of Texas at Austin?
The local dataset lists 42,100 undergraduate students at The University of Texas at Austin.
What percentage of The University of Texas at Austin students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for The University of Texas at Austin in the local dataset is 25.11%.
What is the federal loan rate at The University of Texas at Austin?
The federal loan rate for The University of Texas at Austin in the local dataset is 27.06%.
Where should I verify The University of Texas at Austin data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with The University of Texas at Austin or the latest official federal education data.