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The University of Texas at Austin, also referred to as the University of Texas, UT Austin, UT, or Texas, is a major research university located in Austin, Texas. It was founded in 1883. It is the flagship institution of The University of Texas System. The main campus is spread across an area of 350 acres. The university has ranked 12th among public schools (U.S. News and World Report, 2008) and 19th nationally (The Washington Monthly, 2007). UT Austin offers more than 100 undergraduate and over 150 graduate degrees.
The university's athletic programs were recognized by Sports Illustrated as "America's Best Sports College" in 2002. It ranked fifth in the nation among Division I schools according to the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics. Their sports teams are known as Texas Longhorns.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The University Of Texas is known for its programs in mathematics, science, engineering, media, and liberal arts.
The school does not offer open admission. The University Of Texas admitted just 51% of applicants in 2007. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 530. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 560 and 690. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at The University Of Texas is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school had 50,170 enrolled students in 2007.
The University Of Texas values student athletics, and belongs to the Big Twelve Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of the University is to achieve excellence in the interrelated areas of undergraduate education, graduate education, research, and public service. The University provides superior and comprehensive educational opportunities at the baccalaureate through doctoral and special professional educational levels. The University contributes to the advancement of society through research, creative activity, scholarly inquiry, and the development of new knowledge. The University preserves and promotes the arts, benefits the state's economy, serves the citizens through public programs, and provides other public service."
More complete details are provided below.
The University Of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX 78712
General Phone: (512) 471-3434
http://www.utexas.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 3,095 | political science, English, economics, history, interdisciplinary studies, sociology, Spanish language, liberal arts and sciences, ... |
| Business And Management | 1,836 | accounting, business management, finance, marketing, business, MIS, business administration, logistics |
| Engineering | 1,556 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, aerospace engineering, biomedical engineering, petroleum engineering, architectural engineering, ... |
| Media | 1,266 | advertising, radio and television, communication studies, public relations, journalism |
| Science | 1,054 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, geology, astronomy, microbiology, molecular biology, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 585 | psychology, communication disorders, educational psychology, clinical psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 507 | social work, family studies, public policy analysis, food and nutrition, family and consumer science |
| Law | 454 | law |
| Education And Teaching | 284 | curriculum and instruction, educational administration, special ed, physical education teaching, foreign language teaching, math teaching, science teaching, music teaching, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 255 | computer and info science |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 234 | health and physical education, sports and fitness management, athletic trainer, exercise science, nutrition sciences |
| Mathematics | 218 | mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 181 | registered nursing |
| Music | 166 | music, music performance, music theory and composition, jazz |
| Fine Arts | 165 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Architecture And Planning | 163 | architecture, urban planning, landscape architecture, environmental design |
| Medicine | 130 | pharmacy, neuroscience |
| Construction Trades | 106 | apparel and textiles |
| Religion And Philosophy | 93 | philosophy, religion, Islamic studies, Jewish studies |
| Art Studies | 62 | visual and performing arts, art studies |
| Medical Support And Technology | 48 | health service and sciences, clinical lab tech, audiology and speech pathology |
| Design | 42 | design and visual communication, interior design |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 41 | drama, dance |
| Medical Administration | 22 | pharmacy courses, public health education |
Number of programs and degrees for The University Of Texas in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 8,521 | 96 |
| Master's degree | 2,684 | 93 |
| Doctor's degree | 779 | 76 |
| First-professional degree | 579 | 2 |
In 2007, The University Of Texas had a total enrollment of 50,170 students (47,490 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 75% |
| Graduate | 22% |
| First Professional | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 57% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 15% |
| Asian | 14% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 9% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 92 % |
| Part-Time | 77 % |
The University Of Texas offers campus housing for 8,146 of its 47,490 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Austin, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 27,237 | 13,800 | 51% | 7,478 | 54% |
| Men | 13,419 | 6,390 | 48% | 3,481 | 54% |
| Women | 13,818 | 7,410 | 54% | 3,997 | 54% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 530 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 690 |
| SAT Writing | 510 | 640 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 29 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 95% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 40% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,670 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 24,544 |
| Room and board | $ 8,576 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,240 |
Financial Aid:
The University Of Texas participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 365800)
The University Of Texas has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 1,072 | 357 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 277 | 181 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 238 | 323 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 793 | $128,730 | 183 | $114,265 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 279 | $83,757 | 174 | $77,280 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 276 | $80,841 | 178 | $72,535 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 175 | $56,767 | 197 | $49,550 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 63 | $64,700 | 127 | $53,373 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 1,587 | $101,976 | 861 | $74,346 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Big Twelve Conference |
| Basketball | Big Twelve Conference |
| Baseball | Big Twelve Conference |
| Track | Big Twelve Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 227 | 169 | 396 |
| Football | 86 | 0 | 86 |
| Track | 35 | 23 | 58 |
| Baseball | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| Basketball | 12 | 14 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 56 | 132 | 188 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Environmental Design/Architecture
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Logistics and Materials Management
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Archeology
Architectural Engineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Mechanics
Engineering, Other
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Public Policy Analysis
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Ancient Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Arabic Language and Literature
Asian Studies/Civilization
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Creative Writing
Czech Language and Literature
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Composition
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Hebrew Language and Literature
Historic Preservation and Conservation
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Italian Language and Literature
Latin American Studies
Latin Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Science/Librarianship
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Portuguese Language and Literature
Russian Language and Literature
Russian Studies
Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
Public Health Education and Promotion
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
MEDICINE
Neuroscience
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
MUSIC
Jazz/Jazz Studies
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Nutrition Sciences
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Islamic Studies
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Astronomy
Biochemistry
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Botany/Plant Biology
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Geophysics and Seismology
Hydrology and Water Resources Science
Microbiology, General
Molecular Biology
Physics, General
Physics, Other
Population Biology
Zoology/Animal Biology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Communication Disorders, General
Educational Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets The University Of Texas Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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