The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX · public
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 26.6% |
| Applicants | 72,885 |
| Middle-50% SAT | 1230–1490 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 27–33 |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $19,678 |
| Grad rate | 88% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $75,121 |
| Source | cds · 2024 |
Application requirements
| Early Action | 2025-10-15 |
| Regular / Rolling | 2025-12-01 |
| Application fee | $75 (US) · $90 (intl) |
| Personal essay | Required |
| Test policy | always required |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
~300 words each.
- Why are you interested in the major you indicated as your first-choice major?
- Think of all the activities — both in and outside of school — that you have been involved with during high school. Which one are you most proud of and why? Guidance for students: This can include an extracurricular activity, a club/organization, volunteer activity, work or a family responsibility.
- Please share background on events or special circumstances that you feel may have impacted your high school academic performance.
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).