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The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, Texas · Public · Founded N/A

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$60,896

Acceptance Rate

29%

Graduation Rate

88%

Annual Tuition

$11,678

At a Glance

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Total Students

42,100

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Retention Rate

96%

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Faculty Ratio

18

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Financial Aid

27%

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Median Debt

$20,500

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Campus Setting

City

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Institution Type

Public

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Founded

N/A

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Institution Overview

The University of Texas at Austin is a large public institution with over 42,000 students. The university has a selective admissions process, accepting less than 30% of applicants. The university retains over 96% of its students, and nearly 88% graduate. The annual in-state tuition is approximately $11,700.

Graduates experience strong early career earnings. One year after graduation, the median salary is over $51,000. Five years after graduation, the median salary is over $60,800, and ten years after graduation, the median salary is over $75,000. Over a quarter of students receive financial aid, and the median debt upon graduation is approximately $20,500.

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Earning Projection Over Time

$51k

1 YEAR

$61k

5 YEARS

$75k

10 YEARS

Top 14% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, University of Texas at Austin alumni earn a median salary of $51,060. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $60,896, and after ten years, median earnings reach $75,121. The median debt for graduates is $20,500, and 27.1% of students receive financial aid.

The University of Texas at Austin has a high retention rate of 96.1% and an 87.7% graduation rate. The university has a selective admissions process, accepting 29.1% of applicants. The in-state tuition is $11,678.

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Campus Location

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Austin, Texas

Austin, TX 78705

The University of Texas at Austin is located in Austin, Texas. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The University of Texas at Austin has an acceptance rate of 29%.