The University of Texas at Austin Acceptance Rate
Austin, Texas · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 66,109
- Admitted
- 19,253
- Yield
- 48.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, The University of Texas at Austin's acceptance rate has fallen from 39.7% in 2014–15 to 29.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 38,785 to 66,109 (+70%) over that period.
Its 29.1% rate makes The University of Texas at Austin more selective than about 93% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 65 tracked Texas schools, it is more selective than about 95%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (33.5% for women vs 24.5% for men, a 9-point gap). The University of Texas at Austin has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 48.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 38,785 | 15,381 | 39.7% | 7,285 |
| 2015–16 | 42,392 | 16,633 | 39.2% | 7,743 |
| 2016–17 | 47,511 | 19,182 | 40.4% | 8,719 |
| 2017–18 | 51,033 | 18,620 | 36.5% | 8,381 |
| 2018–19 | 50,575 | 19,482 | 38.5% | 8,960 |
| 2019–20 | 53,525 | 17,029 | 31.8% | 8,170 |
| 2020–21 | 57,241 | 18,290 | 32% | 8,459 |
| 2021–22 | 66,077 | 18,994 | 28.7% | 9,060 |
| 2022–23 | 60,055 | 18,830 | 31.4% | 9,109 |
| 2023–24 | 66,109 | 19,253 | 29.1% | 9,385 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 33,843 | 11,331 | 33.5% |
| Men | 32,100 | 7,869 | 24.5% |
| Unknown | 166 | 53 | 31.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 620–730 | 63% |
| SAT Math | 610–760 | |
| ACT Composite | 27–33 | 20% |
How The University of compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is The University of Texas at Austin's acceptance rate?
The University of Texas at Austin's acceptance rate is 29.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (19,253 admitted of 66,109 applicants).
Is The University of Texas at Austin test optional?
The University of Texas at Austin is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to The University of Texas at Austin?
The University of Texas at Austin received 66,109 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 19,253.
What SAT score do you need for The University of Texas at Austin?
Admitted students at The University of Texas at Austin typically scored 620–730 on SAT Reading/Writing and 610–760 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is The University of Texas at Austin getting harder to get into?
The University of Texas at Austin has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 39.7% in 2014–15 to 29.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.utexas.edu/.