
Austin, TX
Selective
Graduation
The University of Texas at Austin is a public four-year institution located in Austin, Texas. With an enrollment of approximately 42,100 undergraduate students, it is a large institution. The university admits 29% of applicants, making it moderately selective. The graduation rate stands at a strong 88%. Graduates earn a median salary of $75,121 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $19,678 per year.
Acceptance Rate
29%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
88%
Enrollment
42,100
Total students
Median Earnings
$75,121
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$11,678
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$42,778
Per year
Average Net Price
$19,678
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
1240–1500
25th–75th percentile
ACT Score Range
27 – 33
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1240
Median
1380
75th
1500
SAT Math
25th
610
Median
690
75th
760
ACT Composite
25th
27
Median
30
75th
33
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$78,712
10-Year Earnings
$751,210
ROI Multiple
9.5×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Graduation Rate
Above national average
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students