The Basics About University of Texas
University of Texas is a public institution that was founded in 1883. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 38,168, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 350 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Texas's ranking in the 2011 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 45. Its in-state tuition is $9,418; out-of-state tuition is $31,218.
Overview: University of Texas--Austin
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General Information
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Institutional Control:
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Public
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Year founded:
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1883
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Religious affiliation:
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N/A
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Academic calendar:
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semester
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Fall 2009 Total number of undergraduates:
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38,168
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Setting:
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urban
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2009 Endowment:
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$2,383,865,738
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Fall Admissions
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Application deadline:
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12/1
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Application fee:
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$60
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Fall 2009 Acceptance rate:
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45%
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Selectivity:
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more selective
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Expenses
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Costs:
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2010-2011 In-state: $9,418; Out-of-state: $31,218
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Student Life at University of Texas
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The University of Texas—Austin, often referred to as Texas or UT, boasts one of the best college towns in the country. Austin is home to music and entertainment venues, trendy shops and restaurants, the 350-acre Zilker Park, the Texas State Capitol, and three nearby lakes. As for on-campus life, students can choose from more than 900 clubs and organizations as well as more than 50 Greek chapters representing about 4,000 students. Athletics are integral to student life at UT; the Texas Longhorns are known for their consistently strong football team, which is among the most successful teams in college football and has graduated such players as Ricky Williams and Vince Young. The well-recognized "Hook ’Em, Horns" cheer and hand sign are popular UT traditions, as is bathing the UT Tower in orange light after an athletic victory or university accomplishment.
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Other Facts About University of Texas
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UT is divided into 12 schools and colleges, the largest of which is the College of Liberal Arts. UT’s graduate programs include the highly ranked McCombs School of Business, College of Education, Cockrell School of Engineering, College of Fine Arts, School of Nursing, College of Pharmacy, and School of Social Work, in addition to the well-regarded School of Architecture. UT offers more than 650 study abroad programs, with the most popular destinations being Spain, Italy, the United Kingdom, France, and China. Notable alumni include former pitcher Roger Clemens, actor Matthew McConaughey of films The Wedding Planner and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, and former first lady Laura Bush.
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Mission (as provided by the school)
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In addition to the superb instruction available, one of the special strengths of the University of Texas at Austin is its size. This allows UT to offer great educational variety: there are over 300 degree programs in 15 colleges, and scores of these programs are nationally ranked. UT's size is also reflected in its vast intellectual resources. To mention but a few: the renowned Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center, the McDonald Observatory in the Davis Mountains, the Blanton Museum of Art, and the Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies attract scholars from throughout the world, and are readily accessible to our students. But the greatest assets of UT are its faculty and students, talented and diverse groups with representation from all 50 states and more than 110 nations, who make the learning experience inside and outside the classroom invaluable. Our graduates learn to work in an inclusive and international environment that prepares them for life in the world at large.
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Applications: University of Texas--Austin
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Regular Decision
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Application deadline:
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12/1
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Notification date:
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N/A
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Deadline for accepting admissions offers:
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Rolling (Fall), Rolling (Spring), Rolling (Summer)
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Early Decision
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Is an early decision plan offered?
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No
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Early decision deadline:
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N/A
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Early decision decision sent by:
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N/A
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Early Action
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Is an early action plan offered?
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No
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Early action deadline:
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N/A
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Early action decision sent by:
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N/A
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Application Fee
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Application fee:
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$60
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Is the application fee refundable?
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No
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Can the application fee be waived for students with financial need?
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Yes
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Is it possible to defer admission?
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Yes
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Application Formats
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Can applications be submitted via E-mail?
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Yes
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Electronic application URL:
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http://bealonghorn.utexas.edu/freshmen/admission/requirements/
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Tuition and Room Deposits
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Tuition deposit:
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$200
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Is the tuition deposit refundable?
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Refundable by May 1
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Room deposit:
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$300
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Is the room deposit refundable?
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Nonrefundable
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Contact Information
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Admissions director:
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Kendra Ishop
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Admissions office phone number:
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(512) 475-7440
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Admissions E-mail:
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Requirements and Factors: University of Texas--Austin
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Admission Requirements
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Admission interview?
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Neither required/recommended
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Campus visit?
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Recommended
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Off-campus interviews?
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are not available
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Does the school have an open admission policy?
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No
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Does the college use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions for first-time, first-year applicants?
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Yes
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Standardized tests?
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Either SAT or ACT required.
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ACT Writing test?
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ACT with writing required
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SAT/ACT scores must be received by:
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12/01
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SAT Subject Test scores must be received by:
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N/A
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High school completion requirement for admissions:
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High school diploma is required and GED is accepted
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General college-preparatory program?
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Require
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Academic Factors Used in Admissions Decisions
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Rigor of secondary school record?
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Very Important
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Class rank?
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Very Important
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Academic GPA?
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Not Considered
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Standardized test scores?
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Important
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Application essay?
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Important
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Recommendations?
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Considered
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Nonacademic Factors Used in Admissions Decisions
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Interview?
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Not Considered
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Extracurricular activities?
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Important
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Talent/ability?
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Important
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Character/personal qualities?
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Considered
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Being a first-generation college student?
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Considered
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Alumni/ae relations?
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Not Considered
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Geographical residence?
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Not Considered
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State residency?
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Considered
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Religious affiliation/commitment?
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Not Considered
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Race/ethnicity?
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Considered
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Volunteer work?
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Important
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Work experience?
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Important
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Level of the applicant's interest?
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Considered
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Required High School Course Work
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High school units required in English:
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4
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High school units required in Foreign Languages:
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2
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High school units required in Mathematics:
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3
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High school units required in Science:
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3
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High school units required in Social Studies:
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4
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High school units required in academic electives:
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5
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Total high school units required:
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21
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Recommended High School Course Work
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High school units recommended in English:
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4
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High school units recommended in Foreign languages:
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2
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High school units recommended in Mathematics:
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4
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High school units recommended in Science:
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4
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High school units recommended in Social Studies:
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4
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High school units recommended in academic electives:
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6
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Total high school units recommended:
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26
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Entering Class Statistics: University of Texas--Austin
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Fall 2009 Selectivity
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Selectivity:
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more selective
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Fall 2009 Acceptance rate:
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45%
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Early decision acceptance rate:
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N/A
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Early action acceptance rate:
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N/A
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Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students):
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45%
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Fall 2009 Applications, Acceptances, and Enrollments
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Number of applicants:
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31,362
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Number of applicants accepted:
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14,213
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Freshman enrollment for Fall 2009:
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7,243
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Percent of total enrolled incoming freshmen who been accepted under either early acceptance or early action:
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N/A
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Number of male applicants:
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15,376
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Number of male applicants accepted for Fall 2009:
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6,442
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Male freshman enrollment:
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3,373
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Number of female applicants:
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15,986
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Number of female applicants accepted Fall 2009:
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7,771
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Female freshman enrollment:
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3,870
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Fall 2009 Wait List
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Does the school have a waiting list?
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Yes
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Number of applicants placed on a waiting list:
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253
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Number of students on the wait list accepted:
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165
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Number of students enrolled from a waiting list:
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165
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Fall 2009 High School Rank
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Percent of first-year students submitting high school class standing:
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99%
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2009 Freshmen in top 10 percent of high school class:
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77%
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2009 Freshmen in top 25 percent of high school class:
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94%
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2009 Freshmen in top 50 percent of high school class:
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99%
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Fall 2009 High School GPA
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Percent of first-year students submitting high school GPA:
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N/A
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Average high school GPA:
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N/A
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Fall 2009 Freshmen SAT Scores
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Percent of first-year students submitting SAT scores:
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92%
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SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range:
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530-660
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SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range:
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570-700
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SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range:
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530-660
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SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range:
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8-9
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 700-800 range:
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15%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 600-699 range:
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37%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 500-599 range:
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34%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 400-499 range:
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13%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 300-399 range:
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2%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 200-299 range:
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0.1%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 700-800 range:
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26%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 600-699 range:
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42%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 500-599 range:
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24%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 400-499 range:
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7%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 300-399 range:
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0.5%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 200-299 range:
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0%
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Fall 2009 Freshmen ACT Scores
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Percent of first-year students submitting ACT scores:
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44%
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ACT English 25th-75th percentile range:
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25-32
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ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range:
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23-31
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ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range:
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24-30
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 30-36 range:
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37%
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 24-29 range:
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37%
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 18-23 range:
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21%
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 12-17 range:
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4%
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 6-11 range:
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0.5%
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Percent with ACT English scores below 6:
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0%
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 30-36 range:
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38%
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 24-29 range:
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45%
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 18-23 range:
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15%
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 12-17 range:
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2%
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 6-11 range:
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0%
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Percent with ACT Math scores below 6:
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0%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 30-36 range:
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34%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 24-29 range:
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45%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 18-23 range:
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19%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 12-17 range:
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2%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 6-11 range:
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0%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores below 6:
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0%
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Transfer Students: University of Texas--Austin
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Deadlines
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Terms for which transfer students may apply for admission:
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Fall, Spring, Summer
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Application date for transfer students:
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Rolling (Fall), Rolling (Spring), Rolling (Summer)
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Admission decision sent:
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Rolling (Fall), Rolling (Spring), Rolling (Summer)
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Deadline for accepting admissions offers:
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Rolling (Fall), Rolling (Spring), Rolling (Summer)
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Requirements
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Do transfer applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply?
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Yes, 30
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Minimum required high school GPA:
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N/A
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Minimum required college GPA:
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3.0
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High school transcript?
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Not required
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College transcript?
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Required of all
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Essay/personal statement?
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Required of all
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Admission interview?
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Not required
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Standardized test scores?
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Not required
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Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)?
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Recommended of all
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Lowest course grade that may be transferred for credit:
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C
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Maximum number of credit/courses that may be transferred:
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N/A
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Is there a minimum number of credits needed to complete degree?
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60 credits for a bachelor's degree
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Transfer Student Application and Enrollment Statistics
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Total number of transfer students applying for Fall 2009:
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7,432
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Total number of transfer students accepted for Fall 2009:
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3,209
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Total number of transfer students enrolled for Fall 2009:
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2,419
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International Student Admissions: University of Texas--Austin
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Deadlines and Requirements
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Application deadline:
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December 1 (Fall), October 1 (Spring), December 1 (Summer)
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Preapplication form required?
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No
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Separate application form required?
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Yes
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TOEFL
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TOEFL requirement?
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N/A
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May the TOEFL be submitted in place of the SAT or ACT?
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No
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Minimum TOEFL score required (paper test):
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550
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Minimum TOEFL score required (internet test):
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79
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Average TOEFL score (paper test):
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N/A
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Average TOEFL score (internet test):
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N/A
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