Public · Austin, Texas

The University of Texas at Austin

Urban campus · 42,855 undergraduates · 18 students per faculty member · Official website

Acceptance rate: 27%
ACT middle 50%: 27–33
Average net price: $19,857; per year, after grants
6-year graduation: 89%

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What The University of Texas at Austin costs

Net price is what a first-year student pays for a year after grants and scholarships, by family income. It is usually far below the sticker price.

Net price by family income

Under $30,000: $12,553
$30,001 – $48,000: $14,297
$48,001 – $75,000: $17,207
$75,001 – $110,000: $24,406
Over $110,000: $30,082

For students receiving federal aid, at in-state tuition.

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Price and aid

Full cost of attendance (sticker): $31,247
Tuition, in-state: $11,688
Tuition, out-of-state: $44,908
First-years given a grant by the school: 37%
Average grant from the school: $5,615
Median debt at graduation: $20,500
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Admissions

Acceptance rate: 27%
SAT middle 50%: 1250–1510
ACT middle 50%: 27–33
Test scores: Considered, not required
First-year retention: 96%

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