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The University of Texas at Austin SAT & ACT scores

Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% of about 1250-1510. Their ACT composite middle 50% was 27-33. The University of Texas at Austin admitted 27% of applicants and considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional).

SAT middle 50%
1250-1510
ACT middle 50%
27-33
Acceptance rate
27%
Test policy, fall 2024
Test-optional
Undergraduates
42,855

Quick answer

What SAT score do you need for The University of Texas at Austin?

There is no published minimum. Aim for 1510 or higher to sit in the top quarter of The University of Texas at Austin's SAT submitters; 1250 marks the bottom quarter. Its SAT midpoint is higher than at 88% of the 902 colleges in this directory that report SAT scores.

Score check

Where does your score land at The University of Texas at Austin?

The middle 50% describes enrolled students who chose to submit scores, so test-optional colleges can show higher ranges than their full class. Scores are one part of an application.

Fall 2024 entering class

The University of Texas at Austin SAT and ACT score ranges

Score percentiles of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing630690740
SAT Math620700770
SAT total (estimated)125013901510
ACT composite273133

Math runs higher than Reading and Writing here: the top quarter of submitters starts at 770 in Math but 740 in Reading and Writing.

College Scorecard's SAT-equivalent average for admitted students is 1395.

Testing policy

Does The University of Texas at Austin require the SAT or ACT?

Reported for fall 2024: Test-optional

The University of Texas at Austin told the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional) for students entering in fall 2024.

Check the current cycle

Many colleges have changed testing rules since 2024, and several now require scores again. Confirm the policy for your application year on The University of Texas at Austin's website before deciding whether to submit.

Beyond scores

Cost and outcomes at The University of Texas at Austin

In-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$11,688
Out-of-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$44,908
Average net price after aid (2023-24)
$19,857
First-year retention rate
97%
Graduation rate within 6 years
89%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$75,121

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FAQ

The University of Texas at Austin admissions questions

What SAT score do you need to get into The University of Texas at Austin?

The University of Texas at Austin does not publish a minimum SAT score. Among enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024, the middle 50% scored between 1250 and 1510 (estimated from section scores). A score of 1510 or higher would place you in the top quarter of that group; 1250 marks the bottom quarter.

What ACT score do you need for The University of Texas at Austin?

Enrolled first-year students who submitted ACT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% composite of 27 to 33, with a median of 31. Scoring 33 or above puts you in the top quarter of submitters.

Does The University of Texas at Austin require the SAT or ACT?

For fall 2024 entry, The University of Texas at Austin reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional). Testing policies have changed at many colleges since then, so confirm the current policy on The University of Texas at Austin's admissions website before you apply.

What is The University of Texas at Austin's acceptance rate?

The University of Texas at Austin admitted 27% of applicants for fall 2024, according to data it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Sources and method

Where these numbers come from

Test scores: 25th, 50th and 75th percentile SAT section scores and ACT composites of first-time students who enrolled in fall 2024 and submitted scores, as each college reported to IPEDS. Composite SAT ranges add the two section percentiles, so they are an estimate of the true composite range.

Admissions and test policy: Fall 2024 entering class, reported to IPEDS in 2024-25. Policies change; check each college's admissions site before applying.

Cost and outcomes: tuition for academic year 2024-25; average net price for academic year 2023-24; graduation rate for first-time, full-time students who started in 2018-19, graduating within 150% of normal time (6 years for a bachelor's degree); median earnings 10 years after entry, measured in 2020 and 2021, in 2022 dollars.

Coverage: colleges currently operating that reported SAT or ACT ranges and enrolled at least 500 undergraduates. Data released 2026-06-10, retrieved 2026-10-05. Spot an error? Email [email protected].