University of Texas at Austin acceptance rate, scores and deadlines
Source: Common Data Set 2025–26 · deadlines from UT Austin's admissions site.
Acceptance rate
UT Austin acceptance rate by year
20,154 of 90,690 applicants admitted for Fall 2025, against 26.6% for Fall 2024.
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| Entering class | Applied | Admitted | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 90,690 | 20,154 | 22.2% | Common Data Set |
| Fall 2024 | 72,885 | 19,417 | 26.6% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2023 | 66,109 | 19,253 | 29.1% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2022 | 60,055 | 18,830 | 31.4% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2021 | 66,077 | 18,994 | 28.7% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2020 | 57,241 | 18,290 | 31.9% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2019 | 53,525 | 17,029 | 31.8% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2018 | 50,575 | 19,482 | 38.5% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2017 | 51,033 | 18,620 | 36.5% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2016 | 47,511 | 19,182 | 40.4% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2015 | 42,392 | 16,633 | 39.2% | IPEDS |
2026–27 applications
UT Austin deadlines for 2026–27
Apply with ApplyTexas or Common App. Checked October 24, 2026 on UT Austin's admissions site. Dates can change; confirm them there before you submit.
- Early action Apply by Decisions By January 15 (admit or deferral)
- Regular decision Apply by Decisions By February 15
Early rounds
Early decision and early action at UT Austin
UT Austin offers early action for 2026–27. It does not publish separate early admit rates in its Common Data Set.
Scores and GPA
Test scores and GPA at UT Austin
Scores are for enrolled students who sent them, not for everyone admitted.
Approximate: reading and math ranges added.
What counts
What UT Austin weighs
From section C7 of UT Austin's Common Data Set 2025–26.
Considered
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- GPA
- Test scores
- Essays
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First-generation status
- Where you live
- State residency
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
Not considered
- Interview
- Alumni relation
- Religious affiliation
- Demonstrated interest
Cost
What UT Austin costs
From the College Scorecard. For your own estimate, use UT Austin's net price calculator.
Compare
Colleges with a similar acceptance rate
Close to UT Austin's 22.2%, from the same official data.
FAQ
Questions about UT Austin admissions
What is UT Austin's acceptance rate?
UT Austin admitted 20,154 of 90,690 first-year applicants for Fall 2025, an acceptance rate of 22.2%. That is down from 26.6% for Fall 2024. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26.
Is UT Austin test-optional for 2026–27?
No. UT Austin requires the SAT or ACT from first-year applicants for 2026–27.
When are UT Austin's application deadlines for 2026–27?
Early action: October 15, 2026; Regular decision: December 1, 2026. Check UT Austin's admissions site before you apply, as dates can change.
What SAT score do you need for UT Austin?
There is no cutoff. The middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored about 1250–1510 on the SAT (Fall 2024). A score at or above about 1510 is in the top quarter of enrolled students. This range is approximate: it adds the college's reading and math section ranges, because no total-score range is published.
Where the numbers come from
Sources
- University of Texas at Austin Common Data Set 2025–26
- College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), IPEDS admissions 2015–2024
- UT Austin first-year admissions, checked October 24, 2026
Odds are estimates from public data, shown as a range. An estimate, not a guarantee.
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