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College Profile · Fall 2027 Entry
University of Texas at Austin Admissions: Acceptance Rate, Cost, Financial Aid and Deadlines
Austin, TX · 44,314 undergraduates. Everything families need to apply to University of Texas at Austin for fall 2027, verified against the school’s own Common Data Set, cost of attendance and admissions pages, with ConnectPrep’s strategic read.
By Jeremy Fine, Founder of ConnectPrep
Updated October 11, 2026 · Data verified against official sources
✓ Every figure cited
Quick answer
University of Texas at Austin admitted 26.6% of first-year applicants.[1] The 2026-27 cost of attendance is $32,508 for in-state students and $64,204 out of state.[2] For fall 2027 entry, deadlines are Early Action Oct 15, Regular Decision Dec 1.[3]
26.6%
Overall admit rate[1]
27 to 33
Middle 50% ACT[1]
$64,204
Out-of-state cost, 2026-27[2]
88.9%
Six-year graduation rate[1]
University of Texas at Austin at a Glance
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Type
- Public
- Student to faculty ratio
- 18:1[1]
- Endowment
- $6.2 billion (federal data)[1]
- SAT/ACT, fall 2027
- Required (SAT or ACT; CLT accepted; no superscoring)[3]
- Application
- Common App, ApplyTexas[3]
- First-year retention
- 97.1%[4]
The ConnectPrep Take on University of Texas at Austin
The ConnectPrep take
UT Austin's review decides two things at once, admission and major, and the competitiveness of the major your student picks is part of the read. Texas students in the top 5% of an eligible class are admitted automatically, but without a guaranteed major. Federal data shows a 26.6% admit rate. Early Action closes Oct 15, with Regular Decision on Dec 1. Testing is required again and UT does not superscore, so the best single sitting counts. Federal data puts the middle 50% ACT at 27 to 33, so we want 30 or above and aim for 33. Texas residents with need and AGI up to $100,000 receive tuition support. The mistake we see is missing the honors layer: Plan II, Turing and Canfield Business Honors each require a separate application with essays and a resume, due Dec 10.
What to do this fall
- Apply Early Action by Oct 15, and choose a first-choice major your record supports.
- Open the separate honors application in MyStatus after applying, and finish essays and resume by Dec 10.
- Plan for one strong ACT or SAT sitting, since UT does not superscore.
- Butler School of Music applicants submit the prescreen and audition selection by Dec 1.
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University of Texas at Austin Admissions Statistics
Testing and academic profile
| Academic profile of enrolled first-years |
Middle 50% or share |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing[1] |
630 to 740 |
| SAT Math[1] |
620 to 770 |
| ACT composite[1] |
27 to 33 |
The admit rate and test score ranges on this page come from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, which reports an earlier entering class than the school’s newest Common Data Set.[1]
ConnectPrep score target
Aim for 740 in Reading and Writing and 770 in Math, the 75th percentile for each section here, or 33 on the ACT. A higher score is always better, and the test can be retaken. Not there yet? Take a free practice test and we will build the plan to close the gap.
What University of Texas at Austin looks for
In its own words: UT says 'Each application receives an individualized holistic review' that 'informs decisions of admission as well as major selection,' weighing class rank, strength of academic background, test scores, achievements and awards, work and service, essays, optional recommendations and the competitiveness of the major.[5]
University of Texas at Austin Application Deadlines 2026-2027
| Round |
Deadline |
Decision |
| Early Action |
Oct 15 |
Jan 15 |
| Regular Decision |
Dec 1 |
by Feb 15 |
Insider deadlines families miss
These scholarship, honors, program, interview and aid deadlines come from University of Texas at Austin’s own pages. Anything tagged Before RD is due before the Regular Decision deadline.
| Program or rule |
Deadline |
What to know |
| Honors programs (Plan II, Turing, Canfield Business Honors, Dean's Scholars, Polymathic, Liberal Arts Honors) |
Dec 10 |
Separate online honors application opens in MyStatus after submitting the admission application; requires program essays, resume and (for most) a teacher recommendation, plus a qualifying first or second choice major. Engineering Honors needs no separate application. Decisions Mar 1.[6] |
| Forty Acres Scholars Program |
Scholarship Interest Form after applying; resume and essay due Jan 15 |
Texas Exes program: applying to UT by Oct 15 (EA) or Dec 1 makes students candidates; an optional Scholarship Interest Form in MyStatus triggers an expanded resume and additional essay due Jan 15. U.S. citizens and permanent residents only; McCombs applicants should also apply to Canfield Business Honors.[7] |
| Butler School of Music application and prescreen |
Dec 1 |
Separate Butler application in MyStatus (intro video, prescreen videos, audition date selection) due Dec 1, 2026, earlier than the Dec 10 supporting materials deadline; live auditions Jan 23 or Jan 30, 2027.[8] |
| Financial aid priority |
Jan 15 |
Submit the financial aid application before Jan 15 to maximize award eligibility.[3] |
See how University of Texas at Austin compares with other colleges in the South deadlines database or the full 2026-2027 college application deadlines hub.
University of Texas at Austin Cost and Financial Aid
| Cost and aid |
Figure |
| Cost of attendance, in-state (2026-2027)[2] |
$32,508 |
| Cost of attendance, out-of-state (2026-2027)[2] |
$64,204 |
2026-27, full-time undergraduate (12 hours fall and spring), Texas resident on or off campus: tuition $10,858 to $13,576, total $32,508 to $35,386; non-resident tuition $42,554 to $51,106, total $64,204 to $72,916. Low end of each range used for integer fields.[2]
- Texas Advance Commitment: Texas residents with AGI up to $100,000 with need receive support to cover tuition; AGI $100,000 to $125,000 receive tuition support (limits effective Fall 2025).[9]
What families actually pay: net price by income
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus the average grants and scholarships for first-year in-state students receiving aid, by family income. It comes from federal data, which runs a year or two behind the school’s current cost figures.[1]
| Family income |
Average net price per year |
| $0 to $30,000 |
$12,553 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 |
$14,297 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 |
$17,207 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 |
$24,406 |
| Over $110,000 |
$30,082 |
| All aided students |
$19,857 |
Academics and Majors at University of Texas at Austin
Signature programs
Plan II Honors (College of Liberal Arts)
Small interdisciplinary honors major that admits roughly 15% of applicants and weighs essays, writing, and extracurricular depth heavily.[10]
Texas Advance Commitment
Covers tuition for Texas residents with demonstrated need and AGI up to $100,000, with partial support up to $125,000.[9]
Choosing a major and getting in
UT's holistic review 'informs decisions of admission as well as major selection,' and the competitiveness of the major applied to is part of freshman review; admitted students who want a different major are told to join the waitlist.[5]
Special admission paths
- Plan II Honors and other college honors programs (separate review).
University of Texas at Austin Retention and Graduation Rates
| Outcome |
Figure |
| First-year students who returned for sophomore year[4] |
97.1% |
| Graduated within four years[4] |
75.7% |
| Graduated within six years[1] |
88.9% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting college[1] |
$75,121 |
| Median federal loan debt of graduates[1] |
$20,500 |
| Undergraduates receiving Pell Grants[1] |
26% |
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University of Texas at Austin FAQs
What is the University of Texas at Austin acceptance rate?
University of Texas at Austin admitted 26.6% of first-year applicants.
When are the University of Texas at Austin application deadlines for 2026-27?
For students entering in fall 2027: Early Action Oct 15; Regular Decision Dec 1.
How much does University of Texas at Austin cost?
The 2026-2027 cost of attendance is $32,508 for in-state students and $64,204 for out-of-state students.
What does UT Austin cost for a family earning under $75,000?
Texas residents face a 2026-2027 cost of attendance starting at $32,508. The Texas Advance Commitment covers tuition for residents with need and AGI up to $100,000. Federal data shows an average net price of $17,207 for families earning $48,001 to $75,000. Submit the financial aid application before Jan 15.
Does automatic admission guarantee a major at UT Austin?
No. Texas students in the top 5% of an eligible class are admitted automatically, but the policy does not state a guaranteed major. UT's holistic review decides both admission and major, and admitted students who want a different major are told to join the waitlist.
About the author
Jeremy Fine
Jeremy Fine founded ConnectPrep in 2013 and brings more than 20 years of experience in education, spanning test preparation, college advising and academic program management. He holds a BA from Washington University in St. Louis and an MPA from the University of Pittsburgh.
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This profile is an independent ConnectPrep resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by University of Texas at Austin. Figures come from the sources listed above as published when checked in October 2026; the Common Data Set year is noted where used. Policies and costs change, so confirm with the school before applying.
