General Information

Location:
Austin, Texas, 78712

General Info:
(512) 471-3434

Website:
www.utexas.edu

Type:
4-year, Public

Awards offered:
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor's Degree
Master's Degree

Campus setting:
City: Large

Campus housing:
Yes

Student population:
50,170 (37,459 undergraduate)

Nickname:
The University of Texas, UT Austin, UT, Texas

Mascot:
Longhorns


Admissions Department: www.utexas.edu/student/admissions

Financial Aid Office: finaid.utexas.edu

Apply Online: bealonghorn.utexas.edu/services/apply/apply/index.html

Mission Statement

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.

Special Learning Opportunities
ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force) Teacher certification Study abroad

Student Services
Remedial services Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students Placement services for completers On-campus day care for students' children

Credit Accepted
Dual credit Advanced placement (AP) credits

Carnegie Classification
Research Universities (very high research activity)

Religious Affiliation
Not applicable

Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).

Undergraduate Student Age
24 and under: 95% 25 and over: 5%