The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin, founded in 1883, ranks among the 30 best universities in the nation. As the flagship university of America’s second-largest state, it supports some 52,000 diverse students with top national programs across 19 colleges and schools. It is consistently ranked for top educational value, and Austin is rated one of America’s top cities in which to live.
Texas is a leader in energy, computer science, entrepreneurship and national security, and its alumni include Nobel laureates and founders of industry-leading companies. UT attracts over $1 billion annually for research and is home to the nation’s largest undergraduate research program.
Texas is a leader in energy, computer science, entrepreneurship and national security, and its alumni include Nobel laureates and founders of industry-leading companies. UT attracts over $1 billion annually for research and is home to the nation’s largest undergraduate research program.
Accepts first-year applicationsSouthwestPublicUrbanLarge (15,000+)Co-Ed
Academic programs
- Design
- Engineering
- Research
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Communication
- Music
- Art & Design
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
- Psychology
- Computer Science
- Public health
- Architecture
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Greek Life
- Intramural/Club Sports
- Military/Veteran Services
- On-Campus Housing
- ROTC Program
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
- Veteran Fee Waiver
Application information
First-year
If you are a high school senior or a student who has graduated from high school but has not yet enrolled at another college or university, you should apply for freshman admission. You are still considered a first-year candidate if you were enrolled in concurrent high school and college courses, or you chose to take time off from schooling after high school graduation and have not yet applied to a college or university. UT accepts early action and regular decision first-year applications. For summer/fall semesters, the early action deadline is October 15. The regular decision deadline is December 1. For spring semesters, the regular decision deadline is September 1 (spring application not available via Common App). More information regarding our application process can be found here.
Transfer
If you have already started your post-secondary studies at another college or university after graduating from high school or earning a GED and have or will have earned 24 semester hours of required transferable coursework at another college or university, you can apply for transfer admission. Please note that the option to use coursework in progress is not available for spring semester applicants. For summer/fall semesters, the regular decision deadline is March 1. For spring semesters, the regular decision deadline is September 1 (spring application not available via Common App). More information regarding our application process can be found here.
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Additional information
Freshman applicants are automatically considered for scholarships when they apply for admission. There is no separate application. Students must file a financial aid application to be considered for merit and need-based awards. For more information, visit admissions.utexas.edu/cost-aid.
With the Texas Advance Commitment, Texas residents with financial need and family adjusted gross incomes (AGI) of up to $100,000 are eligible for full tuition coverage. Families with AGIs of up to $125,000 are eligible for need-based aid.
With the Texas Advance Commitment, Texas residents with financial need and family adjusted gross incomes (AGI) of up to $100,000 are eligible for full tuition coverage. Families with AGIs of up to $125,000 are eligible for need-based aid.
Visit us
There’s no better way to experience the Longhorn spirit than by visiting our campus, affectionately referred to as the Forty Acres. We’re home to unparalleled traditions, brilliant minds, top-ranked academics and diverse cultures – all within the bustling, creative backdrop of Texas’s capital. If you plan to visit us in person, we invite you to schedule a walking tour. Our colleges, schools and campus resources offer interest sessions to complement your visit to campus. We also offer virtual opportunities to explore campus, such as our Virtual 360 Tour, and virtual sessions.