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The University of Texas at Austin
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 activity, 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.
General Information
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Contact Information Austin, TX 78712 www.utexas.edu askadmit@uts.cc.utexas.edu |
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| Degrees Offered
Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctor's Degree First-professional Degree | Type of Institution Public, 4-year or above |
| Certificates Offered n/a | Carnegie Classification Research Universities (very high research activity) |
| Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force) Teacher certification Study abroad | Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. Students will not be eligible for federal aid without completing the FAFSA Financial Aid Application. The University of Texas at Austin FAFSA School Code |
| Credit Accepted Dual Credit Advanced placement (AP) credits | Religious Affiliation Not applicable |
| Student Population 49,697 (37,037 undergraduate) | Campus Setting City: Large |
| Undergraduate Student Age 94% under 25, 6% over 25 | Campus Housing Yes |
Admissions Information
| Undergraduate Application Fee (2006-2007) Click here to apply online | $60 |
| UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS: FALL 2006 | |||
| TOTAL | MEN | WOMEN | |
| Number of applicants | 27,315 | 13,225 | 14,090 |
| Percent admitted | 49 | 46 | 51 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Full-time | 55 | 55 | 55 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Part-time | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS | ||
| REQUIRED | RECOMMENDED | |
| Secondary school rank | X | |
| Secondary school record | X | |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | X | |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) | X | |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language) | X | |
| TEST SCORES: FALL 2006 (ENROLLED FIRST-TIME STUDENTS) | ||
| STUDENTS SUBMITTING SCORES | NUMBER | PERCENT |
| SAT | 6985 | 94 |
| ACT | 2361 | 32 |
| TEST SCORES | 25TH PERCENTILE* | 75TH PERCENTILE** |
| SAT Critical Reading | 530 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 690 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 29 |
| ACT English | 21 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 30 |
| * 25% of students scored at or below ** 25% of students scored above Data applies to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission. | ||
Student Expenses
| UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC YEAR PRICES | |||
| DETAILED EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| Tuition and fees | |||
| In-State | $7,630 | $6,972 | $6,588 |
| Out-of-State | $20,364 | $16,310 | $14,772 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 | $762 |
| Living Arrangement | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,176 | $7,638 | $7,088 |
| Other | $3,152 | $3,000 | $2,852 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,472 | $7,638 | $7,088 |
| Other | $3,152 | $3,000 | $2,852 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other | $3,152 | $3,000 | $2,852 |
| TOTAL EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| In-State | |||
| On Campus | $19,758 | $18,410 | $15,533 |
| Off Campus | $20,054 | $18,410 | $17,033 |
| Off Campus with Family | $11,582 | $10,772 | $9,349 |
| Out-Of-State | |||
| On Campus | $32,492 | $27,748 | $24,233 |
| Off Campus | $32,788 | $27,748 | $25,733 |
| Off Campus with Family | $24,316 | $20,110 | $18,049 |
| All student expenses data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. | |||
Blog
Aug 13 2007
Umpires for Major League Baseball are more likely to call strikes in favor of pitchers who share their race or ethnicity, according to new research from The University of Texas at Austin.
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