UT Austin admits 22% of applicants (fall 2025, Common Data Set 2025-26), requires the SAT or ACT for fall 2027, and regular decision is due Dec 1, 2026.
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Can I get into UT Austin?
22% of applicants get in
Grades and essays carry this one; most strong applicants still hear no. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1250–1510 on the SAT.
Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
90,690 applied, 20,154 admitted, fall 2025 (Common Data Set). Scores: IPEDS fall 2024.
What does UT Austin cost?
$18,554 a year in-state
Out of state: about $51,714 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $31,951.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$8,979
$30,000–$48,000
$9,324
$48,000–$75,000
$12,412
$75,000–$110,000
$21,357
over $110,000
$30,480
Sticker, in-state
$31,951
In-state, with aid
$18,554
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $44,816 a year, against $11,656 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $33,160 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
Is University of Texas at Austin test-optional for fall 2027?
No. UT Austin requires the SAT or ACT for students entering in fall 2027. Checked on admissions.utexas.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
What is University of Texas at Austin's acceptance rate?
22% for fall 2025: 20,154 of 90,690 applicants were admitted (Common Data Set).
What SAT score do you need for University of Texas at Austin?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1250 to 1510 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does University of Texas at Austin cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $12,412 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $31,951.
How much does University of Texas at Austin cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at UT Austin is $44,816 a year, against $11,656 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $18,554 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $33,160 tuition gap gives about $51,714 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
When is the University of Texas at Austin application deadline for fall 2027?
Early action closed Oct 15, 2026. Regular decision is due Dec 1, 2026. Checked on admissions.utexas.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
