UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
AUSTIN
Why be a Longhorn?
Ranked # 1 in Texas and #17 in the US according to U.S. News and World Reports
Ranked highest graduation rate in 4 years
95% freshmen retention rate- a measure of student satisfaction
Educates more students than any other TX university
17:1 student – to – faculty ratio
170 fields of studies
450 study abroad programs in 78 countries
Smart Beginnings-frst year interest groups. 25 or less students grouped together
through assistance of university. 2-4 classes together with a group of students with
the same interests.
• 1,100 student organization
• Freshman Research Initiative (undergraduate research involvement)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BBbRzUQVL0
GENERAL ADMISSION INFORMATION
• 43,000 applications last year
• 16,000 students admitted
• 7,745 enrolled freshmen
Admissions
In dallas:
8,133 applications
3,900 admits
2,350 enrolled freshmen
79.7% students from Texas
1. Top 8% automatic admit for 2016-2017 (make up 75%
of accepted students) based on fall rankings.
2. 25% are admitted through holistic review
Quality, diversity and academic fit
Academic and personal achievement
Top 7%
Holistic Review
•Average ACT
• 29
• 91st percentile
•Average SAT (math and reading)
• 1280
• 1900 new scoring
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
• Apply at ApplyTexas.org
• Be as detailed as possible. Scholarship committees look at this info.
• ACT/SAT must be sent from testing agency. Send ALL scores. Will accept December SAT
or ACT plus Writing scores.
• Send separate expanded resume (give every detail, craft resume based on interest
area)
• Transcripts- drop off or upload. Request in counseling office.
• 2 essays (written at college level) (Essay C required and 1 addtl)
• Market yourself (don’t stress about length)
• Letters of recommendation (no more than 2, must be information not found in resume
or transcript)—OK with no letters of rec
• Additional requirements for specific majors.
ADMISSION CONTINUED
DEADLINE: December 1st
• No trick or treat if your application isn’t complete!
• October 15th is recommended priority
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$75 application fee
March 1st all decisions completed
May 1st deadline to accept admission
Track your application portfolio at “My Status”
deadline!
MAJOR SELECTION PROCESS
• 82% admitted student got 1st choice of major.
• No guarantee you can transfer into your major later so put your 1st
choice as your 1st choice!
• All Majors fill up with 1st choices first then, if there are spots open
in a major, will fill up with 2nd choices.
• If you are admitted and not selected for your 1st or 2nd choice of
major you will be given the option from the open majors.
• Calculus Ready!
• 600 SAT/26 ACT
ADDITIONAL PATHWAYS
CAP-Coordinated Admissions Program
--30 hours, 3.2 GPA guarantees UT transfer
--Through 7 UT System campuses
PACE Co-Enrollment
--1 UT course and the remainder at ACC (Austin Community College)
--Most rights and privileges of UT student
--Transfer as a sophomore into liberal arts major (2.5 GPA with 42 hours,
core complete)
Transfer
--3.6 or 3.7 with 30 hours
HOUSING
• Apply for housing once your application is complete!
• $50 non-refundable fee
• Apply through “My Status”
• Students are put in list order once application is
received.
• Mid-July: residence hall and roommate assignments given
• Not required but 70% of freshmen choose to live on
campus
SCHOLARSHIPS
• Apply for scholarship by December 1st
October 15th
• Don’t trick or treat till your application is complete!
• Priority deadline is
• Separate application on Apply Texas or on UT website
• Can not make changes to application once submitted. Take your time the first
time around.
• UT Scholarships go to http://texasscholarships.com
• Texas Advance- low income students.
• Students are informed earlier (Mid-December)
• University Leadership Network
• Presidential Scholars
• Texas Exes Scholarship www.texasexes.org
• 40 Acres-full ride, merit based, 20 students per year
• 500+ other scholarships
FINANCIAL AID
COA= $26,018
Tuition – $5,369/semester
Room Board - $5,728/semester
Miscellaneous – $1,912/semester
FAFSA priority deadline – March 1st
• 48% gift aid
• $9,792 average gift aid
• CASH – Check Aid Status Here
UT INFORMATION
• Students Go to bealonghorn.utexas.edu
• Dallas Admission Center
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214-526-2386 (phone)
214-526-2376 (fax)
dac@austin.utexas.edu
3102 Oak Lawn Ave, Suite 350, Dallas
• Visit UT:
• October 31 (STEM) Saturday
• October 12 Monday
• November 23 Monday