The University of Texas at Austin
About
The University of Texas at Austin is a public research university in Austin, Texas, United States. Founded in 1883, it is the flagship institution of the University of Texas System. With 53,864 students as of fall 2024, it is also the largest institution in the system.
Admissions & acceptance rate
How selective is this institution, and how many admitted students choose to enroll?
Graduation rate & outcomes
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Pell equity
Pell and non-Pell students graduate at nearly identical rates — a notably small equity gap.
Tuition & cost
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Academic programs at University of Texas at Austin
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Top program families by completions
Enrollment trends & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Gender split
Race / ethnicity composition
Student-faculty ratio
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
University of Texas at Austin vs Peer comparison
The peer institutions University of Texas at Austin selected for federal comparison reporting.
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
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SubjectThe University of Texas at Austin | 89% | — | 53,864 | $19,678 | R1 Research |
Indiana University-Bloomington | 80% | 78.2% | 48,424 | $15,342 | R1 Research |
Michigan State University | 81% | 84.8% | 52,089 | $20,751 | R1 Research |
Ohio State University-Main Campus | 88% | 60.6% | 61,443 | $18,292 | R1 Research |
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | 86% | 60.6% | 50,737 | $32,598 | R1 Research |
Purdue University-Main Campus | 83% | 49.9% | 58,658 | $13,945 | R1 Research |
University of California-Berkeley | 93% | 11.0% | 45,882 | $14,979 | R1 Research |
University of California-Los Angeles | 93% | 9.0% | 47,335 | $14,013 | R1 Research |
University of California-San Diego | 86% | 26.7% | 44,256 | $11,750 | R1 Research |
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | 85% | 42.4% | 59,238 | $15,201 | R1 Research |
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | 93% | 15.6% | 52,855 | $14,832 | R1 Research |
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | 85% | 79.7% | 56,666 | $17,139 | R1 Research |
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | 91% | 15.3% | 32,438 | $12,983 | R1 Research |
University of Washington-Seattle Campus | 85% | 39.1% | 56,997 | $13,485 | R1 Research |
University of Wisconsin-Madison | 90% | 45.2% | 51,044 | $16,928 | R1 Research |
| Peer group median | 86% | 43.8% | 52,089 | $15,201 |
University of Texas at Austin Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
The page provides contact details and navigation for the Institutional Reporting, Research, Information, and Surveys office at The University of Texas at Austin. It offers links to the Common Data Set, various data trends, and survey reports. The office is located at 1616 Guadalupe, Ste. 6.422 in Austin, Texas.
Visit IR office pageResearch funding
External research funding from NSF, NIH, HERD, and federal spending sources.
Common Data Set (1)
The institution's official annual Common Data Set publications — the most detailed reference for enrollment, admissions, and outcomes.
Reports & documents (5)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- DashboardDashboardreports.utexas.edu
- Data definitionCommon Data SetThe Common Data Set page at the University of Texas at Austin provides a set of standardized data and definitions developed collaboratively by higher education data providers and survey publishers. It aims to enhance information accuracy for the student transition into higher education and reduce the data reporting burden. The page includes interactive and PDF reports of UT Austin's CDS data and features a new interactive peer comparison report.reports.utexas.edu
- Data dictionaryBridge Data DictionaryThe document is a comprehensive data dictionary for bridge-related data used by The University of Texas at Austin. It provides definitions for numerous fields relating to bridge identification, structure, function, inventory routes, traffic information, inspection data, and construction details. This dictionary is intended to standardize terms and ensure consistent reporting and analysis of bridge data.caee.webhost.utexas.edu
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- GlossaryHandbook of Business Procedures - GlossaryThe University of Texas at Austin provides a glossary as part of its Handbook of Business Procedures, which offers definitions of accounting and financial terms used in university administration. This resource, relevant for dealing with costing and management tasks at the institution, covers a broad array of terms including acquisition cost, billing rate, deficit balance, and cost accounting standards. The glossary aids in understanding financial processes and adhering to federal guidelines in the management of university operations.afm.utexas.edu
Grants & funding (12)
Federal grant awards and open funding opportunities awarded to this institution.
- opportunityDr. Cécile DeWitt-Morette France-UT Endowed Excellence FundTexas Globalinstitution_site$10,000
- opportunityTexas Global Publication FundTexas Globalinstitution_site$10,000
- opportunityCampus Internationalization Event FundTexas Globalinstitution_site
- opportunityFaculty Travel Planning GrantsTexas Globalinstitution_site
- opportunityGlobal Career LaunchTexas Globalinstitution_site
- opportunityGlobal Virtual ExchangeTexas Globalinstitution_site
- opportunityGreat Britain Faculty Travel Planning GrantTexas Globalinstitution_site
- opportunityPresident's Award for Global LearningTexas Globalinstitution_site
- opportunityRio Grande Valley Policy InitiativeThe University of Texas at Austininstitution_site
- opportunityStephany June Bryan: Bold Spirit of Achievement ScholarshipThe University of Texas at Austininstitution_site
- opportunityTexas Global Faculty Research Seed GrantsTexas Globalinstitution_site
- opportunityViva Travel Grant Program: Complimentary Flights to MexicoTexas Global and Viva Aerobusinstitution_site
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