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The University of Texas at Austin
Admissions Data Dashboard | Common Data Set 2016-2025
Total Applications
72,885
2024-2025
Acceptance Rate
26.6%
2024-2025
Enrolled Students
9,210
2024-2025
SAT Middle 50%
N/A
2024-2025
Admissions Factors
Relative importance reported in the latest available Common Data Set.
Source: CDS 2024-2025, Section C7
| Factor | Rating |
|---|---|
| Academic | |
| Rigor of secondary school record | Considered |
| Class rank | Considered |
| Academic GPA | Considered |
| Standardized test scores | Considered |
| Application essay | Considered |
| Recommendation(s) | Considered |
| Nonacademic | |
| Interview | Not Considered |
| Extracurricular activities | Considered |
| Talent/ability | Considered |
| Character/personal qualities | Considered |
| First generation | Considered |
| Alumni/ae relation | Not Considered |
| Geographical residence | Considered |
| State residency | Considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Considered |
| Volunteer work | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Level of applicant's interest | Not Considered |
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | ||||
| Rigor of secondary school record | ✓ | |||
| Class rank | ✓ | |||
| Academic GPA | ✓ | |||
| Standardized test scores | ✓ | |||
| Application essay | ✓ | |||
| Recommendation(s) | ✓ | |||
| Nonacademic | ||||
| Interview | ✓ | |||
| Extracurricular activities | ✓ | |||
| Talent/ability | ✓ | |||
| Character/personal qualities | ✓ | |||
| First generation | ✓ | |||
| Alumni/ae relation | ✓ | |||
| Geographical residence | ✓ | |||
| State residency | ✓ | |||
| Religious affiliation/commitment | ✓ | |||
| Volunteer work | ✓ | |||
| Work experience | ✓ | |||
| Level of applicant's interest | ✓ | |||