The University of Texas at Austin

    Austin, TX · Public · Doctoral / R1 research university

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1250–1510
    Median ~1380
    Acceptance rate
    27%
    Enrollment
    42,855
    ACT middle 50%
    27–33

    What the numbers say about UT Austin

    • The reported middle 50% spans 260 points, from 1250 to 1510. A planning score near or above 1550 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The reported section midpoints are 680 Reading and Writing and 690 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 27% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 89% completion rate and $75,121 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1380 SAT scorePlan for a 1550Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $11,688
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $44,908
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $75,121
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    89%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1250 and 1510. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1550 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1510 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1380 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1250 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to UT Austin's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    Brigham Young UniversityProvo, UT1270–146068%
    North Carolina State University at RaleighRaleigh, NC1300–147042%
    Syracuse UniversitySyracuse, NY1270–144046%
    Rochester Institute of TechnologyRochester, NY1300–146067%
    American UniversityWashington, DC1280–146062%
    Pepperdine UniversityMalibu, CA1290–145063%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for UT Austin?

    The University of Texas at Austin's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1250–1510, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1550 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is UT Austin's acceptance rate?

    The University of Texas at Austin's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 27%.

    How much does it cost to attend UT Austin?

    In-state tuition is approximately $11,688 and out-of-state is approximately $44,908. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

    Is UT Austin test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check The University of Texas at Austin's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

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