University of Texas at Austin acceptance rate
University of Texas at Austin admitted 22.2% of first-year applicants for fall 2025. Of 90,690 students who applied, 20,154 got in.
- 90,690applied
- 20,154admitted
- 9,900enrolled
- 49%of admitted students enrolled (yield)
Fall 2025 entering class. Source: University of Texas at Austin, Common Data Set 2025–26, section C1. Checked October 30, 2026.
How this compares with the federal figure
The Department of Education's College Scorecard still shows fall 2024, the latest year federal data covers. The college's own report is a year newer.
| Entering class | Acceptance rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 22.2% | Common Data Set 2025–26 |
| Fall 2024 | 26.6% | College Scorecard (IPEDS 2024–25) |
Admission got harder by 4.4 percentage points in one year.
Acceptance rate by residency
University of Texas at Austin reports applicants and admits separately for Texas residents, out-of-state students and international students.
| Texas residents | 35.9% | |
|---|---|---|
| Out-of-state | 7.5% | |
| International | 7.9% |
Computed from the residency breakdown in section C1 of the Common Data Set 2025–26.
Early decision and early action
University of Texas at Austin offers neither early decision nor early action. All applications are due December 1 (priority date October 15).
SAT and ACT scores
The SAT or ACT is required for students applying to start in fall 2027.
University of Texas at Austin did not report SAT or ACT score ranges in its Common Data Set 2025–26. The latest federal data (fall 2024) shows a combined SAT range of 1250–1510.
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Check my chances at UT AustinApplication fee and cost
Application fee: $75 (can be waived for financial need).
Tuition and fees for 2025–26 are $11,656 for Texas residents and $44,816 for out-of-state students; the average net price after grants was $18,554 in 2024–25. See UT Austin's full cost and net price by family income.
Common questions
What is the UT Austin acceptance rate?
22.2% for students entering in fall 2025. The college admitted 20,154 of 90,690 first-year applicants, according to its Common Data Set 2025–26. The federal figure for fall 2024 was 26.6%.
Is UT Austin test-optional?
No. University of Texas at Austin requires the SAT or ACT for students applying to start in fall 2027.
Sources
- University of Texas at Austin, Common Data Set 2025–26 (from the college's institutional research office), checked October 30, 2026.
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, release of October 15, 2026.
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