The University of Texas at Austin

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$11,678

0.171% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$18,036

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

29.1%

66,109 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

53,082

94% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

87.6%

7,220 Graduates

About

The University of Texas at Austin is a higher education institution located in Travis County, TX. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentrations at The University of Texas at Austin were Biological & Physical Sciences (866 degrees awarded), General Computer & Information Sciences (347 degrees), and General Hispanic & Latin American Languages, Literatures, & Linguistics (259 degrees).

In 2023, 17,518 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at The University of Texas at Austin. 56.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (6,654 degrees), 1.73 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (3,848 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at The University of Texas at Austin is $11,678, which is $−19,325 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at The University of Texas at Austin was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 6,664 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at The University of Texas at Austin is $11,678, which is $19,326 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,036.

In 2023, 51% of undergraduate students attending The University of Texas at Austin received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 27% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$11,678

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at The University of Texas at Austin was $11,678. The cost of tuition at The University of Texas at Austin is $−19,326 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of The University of Texas at Austin (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,036

2023 Value

3.45%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 The University of Texas at Austin had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,036. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of The University of Texas at Austin grew by 3.45%.

This chart compares the average net price of The University of Texas at Austin (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,169

Room and Board

$724

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at The University of Texas at Austin was of $13,169 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.14% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $724. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at The University of Texas at Austin (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

51%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

27%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

51% of undergraduate students at The University of Texas at Austin received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 27.1% with respect to 2022, when 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at The University of Texas at Austin (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at The University of Texas at Austin was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 6664 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

The University of Texas at Austin received 66,109 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 10.1% annual growth. Out of those 66,109 applicants, 19,253 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 29.1% acceptance rate.

There were 53,082 students enrolled at The University of Texas at Austin in 2023. 63% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The University of Texas at Austin has an overall enrollment yield of 48.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

29.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

19,253

Accepted Out of 66,109

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of The University of Texas at Austin was 29.1% (19,253 admissions from 66,109 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 31.4%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 10.1%, while admissions grew by 2.25%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of The University of Texas at Austin (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

63%

Submission Percentage (2023)

5,912

Scores Submitted (2023)

63% of enrolled first-time students at The University of Texas at Austin in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

The University of Texas at Austin had a total enrollment of 53,082 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at The University of Texas at Austin is 49,894 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,188. This means that 94% of students enrolled at The University of Texas at Austin are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at The University of Texas at Austin, both undergraduate and graduate, is 33% White, 25.2% Hispanic or Latino, 22% Asian, 4.5% Black or African American, 3.71% Two or More Races, 0.109% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0622% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at The University of Texas at Austin in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (18.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (17.6%) and Asian Female (13.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (20.1%), followed by White Male (18.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.55%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

94%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at The University of Texas at Austin in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 53,082 students. The full-time enrollment at The University of Texas at Austin is 49,894 and the part-time enrollment is 3,188. This means that 94% of students enrolled at The University of Texas at Austin are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at The University of Texas at Austin (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

96%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at The University of Texas at Austin was 96%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), The University of Texas at Austin had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at The University of Texas at Austin (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
17,507 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
13,384 enrolled students
Asian
11,696 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at The University of Texas at Austin is 33% White, 25.2% Hispanic or Latino, 22% Asian, 4.5% Black or African American, 3.71% Two or More Races, 0.109% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0622% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 964 students (1.82%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 2,122 more women than men received degrees from The University of Texas at Austin. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at The University of Texas at Austin is white (6,654 degrees awarded). There were 1.73 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (3,848 degrees).

The most common Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at The University of Texas at Austin is Biological & Physical Sciences (866 degrees awarded), followed by General Computer & Information Sciences (347 degrees) and General Hispanic & Latin American Languages, Literatures, & Linguistics (259 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at The University of Texas at Austin, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Language & Linguistics (473 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (1,816 degrees), and Communications (1,249 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The University of Texas at Austin are Software developers (548,179 people), Other managers (492,900 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (368,884 people), Civil engineers (301,125 people), and Mechanical engineers (218,171 people).

The most specialized majors at The University of Texas at Austin in 2023 are Language & Linguistics (473 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (1,816 degrees), Communications (1,249 degrees), Math & Statistics (541 degrees), and Engineering (2,077 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The University of Texas at Austin are Podiatrists, Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at The University of Texas at Austin are Language & Linguistics (473 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (1,816 degrees), Communications (1,249 degrees), Math & Statistics (541 degrees), and Engineering (2,077 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The University of Texas at Austin are Computer Systems Design (588,133 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (474,418 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (435,723 people), Elementary & secondary schools (381,423 people), and Construction (320,941 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by The University of Texas at Austin.

Most Common (2023)

General Biological Sciences
590 degrees awarded
General Psychology
514 degrees awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
455 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at The University of Texas at Austin was General Biological Sciences with 590 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at The University of Texas at Austin according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

7,698

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

9,820

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 7,698 degrees were awarded to men at The University of Texas at Austin, which is 0.784 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (9,820).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at The University of Texas at Austin by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 752 degrees were awarded to men at The University of Texas at Austin in General Computer & Information Sciences, which is 2.71 times more than the 277 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 644 degrees were awarded to men at The University of Texas at Austin in Biological & Physical Sciences, which is 2.9 times more than the 222 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

70%

100% Completion Time

88%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 70% of students graduating from The University of Texas at Austin completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 88% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 89% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (94%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at The University of Texas at Austin is Female and Asian (94% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.679% of graduates (49 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
6,654 degrees awarded
Asian
3,848 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
3,744 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at The University of Texas at Austin is white (6,654 degrees awarded). There were 1.73 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (3,848 degrees).

1.43% of degree recipients (250 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
3,676 degrees awarded
White Male
2,978 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
2,330 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at The University of Texas at Austin is white female (3,676 degrees awarded). There were 1.23 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (2,978 degrees).

Operations

The University of Texas at Austin has an endowment valued at nearly $5.74B, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 416M (7.24%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, The University of Texas at Austin had a total salary expenditure of 4.16B. The University of Texas at Austin employs 966 Professors, 863 Lecturers and 480 Associate professors. Most academics at The University of Texas at Austin are Male Professor (652), Female Lecturer (479), and Male Lecturer (384).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at The University of Texas at Austin are: Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 2,887 employees, Management, with 2,143 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 1,667 employees.

Endowment

$5.74B

2023 Endowment

2.06%

growth from 2022

The University of Texas at Austin has an endowment valued at about $5.74B, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of The University of Texas at Austin grew 2.06% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.31B higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at The University of Texas at Austin (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$675M - Federal
$79.7M - State
$8.44M - Local

As of 2023, The University of Texas at Austin received $675M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $79.7M from state grants and contracts, and $8.44M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$1.73B

2023 Salaries

10.8%

growth from 2022

In 2023, The University of Texas at Austin paid a median of $1.73B in salaries, which represents 41.5% of their overall expenditure ($4.16B) and a 10.8% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.42% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.39% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$383M

Instructional Salaries

2,746

Number of Employees

In 2023, The University of Texas at Austin paid a total of $383M to 2,746 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

966 Employees

Computer, Engineering, and Science

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

2,887 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at The University of Texas at Austin were Professor with 966 employees, Lecturer with 863 employees, and Associate professor with 480 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at The University of Texas at Austin were Computer, Engineering, and Science with 2,887 employees, Management with 2,143 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 1,667 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Lecturer
Male Lecturer

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at The University of Texas at Austin was Male Professor with 652 employees, Female Lecturer with 479 employees, and Male Lecturer with 384 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at The University of Texas at Austin.

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