Undergraduate Admissions

The University of Texas at Austin is one of the most highly regarded universities in the United States, with a student body representing all 50 states and 100 countries. UT Austin offers more than 130 undergraduate majors across the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities and arts. The university has also been recognized by U.S News & World Report as having one of the best graduate programs in 19 disciplines, including law, business, medicine and public health.

Application for Admission

The University of Texas at Austin Undergraduate Admissions Office processes applications and issues acceptance letters. To be considered for admission, you must apply online through the UT System’s Apply Texas website. The application fee is $40 per student (including non-residents) and should be paid electronically through the system once you have completed your profile. All students applying for financial aid should also complete this process by submitting documentation of their financial need (if applicable).

The deadline for fall 2019 admission was January 2; however, there may still be some spaces available if you apply after that date or if we can reopen our waitlist due to cancellations or withdrawals from other applicants’ files after February 1 (the next time we will update our admissions statistics).

If you have questions about applying as an international applicant, please visit our international admissions page before starting your submission!

Admission Requirements

UT Austin is a public research university and the flagship institution of the University of Texas System. It was established in 1883 and, as of 2018, has an enrollment of over 51,000 students. The university offers bachelor’s degrees across more than 500 majors, minors and programs for undergraduate students; master’s degrees through its graduate school; doctoral degrees through 11 professional schools; and law degrees through its Law School.[1]

UT Austin is consistently ranked among America’s top 50 public universities by U.S News & World Report.[2] In 2017-18, it ranked 41st among all national universities, according to U.S News & World Report.[3] The university also earned high rankings from Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine as one of America’s Best Value Colleges for 2016-17[4] and one of their Top 10 Public Schools For Undergraduate Education For 2015-16.[5][6][7]

Application Fee and Payment Options

The application fee is $60. Payment options are credit card, check, money order or online payment. You can pay in person at any campus location or mail it to the UT Austin Office of Admissions. As noted above, you must submit a $60 nonrefundable application fee with your application for admission. This fee covers processing costs for reviewing your file and does not apply toward tuition (see “How Much Does It Cost?”).

Application Deadlines

Deadlines are a big deal. If you miss them, there’s no second chance. So ensure you know when to apply and get everything in on time!

Fall semester: August 1
Spring semester: November 1 (for transfer students) or December 1 (for new first-year students)
Summer session: April 1

Standardized Testing Requirements

The University of Texas at Austin Undergraduate Admissions office requires that applicants take either the SAT or ACT before their application deadline. The test must be taken in one sitting, on or after September 1, 2016, and within five years of submitting your application. The applicant must also take the test in their country of citizenship or permanent residency (if they have lived outside the United States).

Accommodations for Disabilities or Special Needs

If you need accommodations for a disability or particular need, contact the Office of Student Disability Services. Please get in touch with UT Austin’s Language and Communication Services to request additional services (e.g., sign language interpretation).

International Applicants and Transcripts

International applicants must submit their transcripts from overseas schools.
If you have attended an international institution, please ensure that your official academic records are sent directly to UT Austin from your school. We cannot accept photocopies or faxed copies of international documents; originals only!
Some international students may be required to take the TOEFL or IELTS exam as part of our admissions process. Check out our English proficiency requirements for more information about these exams and how they can help you prepare for study at UT Austin.

UT Austin has a robust and diverse student body with many interests.

A robust and diverse student body with many interests will surround you. Our students come from all over the world and have many different interests. There are more than 1,000 student organizations on campus!

UT Austin has a strong research reputation. We’re one of the largest public universities in the nation, so you can expect undergraduate research opportunities and internships or extracurricular activities that connect you to faculty members and mentors who can guide your career path forward.

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