THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN

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The University Of Texas At Austin

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a large city (in Austin, TX). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral (and professional) degree.

Contacting the School

Austin, TX 78712
Main Phone: (512) 471-3434
Web Site: www.utexas.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 49,037 (full-time equivalent) students. 98.9% of students attend full-time, while 1.1% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 3,782 male students and 4,153 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 47.7% of the student body, while females made up 52.3%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (3)%, Hispanic (12)%, and Asian (14)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 60.7% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 540. One quarter of students scored at least 650.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 570 or higher. One fourth of students scored 680 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctor's Degree
First-Professional Degree

Degree Programs

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Architecture

Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Business And Management

Communications

Computer

Computer And Information Sciences

Education

Engineering

English Language And Literature

Health Care

History And Social Sciences

Home Economics

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies

Law School And Legal

Law And Legal

Leisure Recreation And Fitness

Health And Fitness

Library Science

Librarianship

Life Sciences

Literature And Language

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Physical Sciences

Psychology

General Psychology

Public Administration And Public Service

School Accreditation

The University Of Texas At Austin reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

The University Of Texas At Austin is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC).

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

The University Of Texas At Austin belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Big Twelve Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
AP credits
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates
On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 13,417
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 7,442
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 19,957

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

Secondary school rank is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
A college preparatory program is required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

Recommendations are recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

High-school GPA is neither required nor recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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