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SAT University Admissions Guide
Also known as: UT Austin, UT, Texas
Public school in Austin, Texas, United States of America
Founded in 1883, UT Austin enrolls 53,864 students as of fall 2024 on a 431‑acre urban campus and offers over 170 undergraduate and 200 graduate programs across 13 colleges and schools. The university is classified as an R1: Doctoral University – Very High Research Activity and houses seven museums, 17 libraries, and research facilities such as the J.J. Pickle Research Campus and the McDonald Observatory. UT Austin is consistently ranked among the top public universities nationally and recorded research expenditures of $1.06 billion in fiscal year 2023. Iconic campus landmarks include the UT Tower, the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library, and the Blanton Museum of Art, and the university supports a vibrant campus life with more than 800 student organizations.
SAT Scores are required
This university has a test-required policy.
Effective for Summer/Fall 2025 applications and beyond, UT Austin requires first‑year applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores—sent directly from the testing agencies using SAT code 6882 or ACT code 4240—as part of their undergraduate admission application; essay and writing sections are not required. Scores were optional only for Spring 2025 due to the pandemic but are now mandatory for admission consideration.
Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.
University Park, Texas, United States of America
Southern Methodist University (SMU) is a private research university in University Park, Texas, affiliated with the United Methodist Church and classified among R1 institutions for very high research activity.
Abilene, Texas, United States of America
Abilene Christian University (ACU) is a private Christian research university in Abilene, Texas, classified as Carnegie R2 for high research activity.
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Alamo Colleges District is a network of five open‑admissions community colleges in San Antonio, Texas, serving diverse learners with credit, workforce, and continuing education programs.
Alvin, Texas, United States of America
Alvin Community College (ACC) is a public community college in Alvin, Texas, offering open enrollment and workforce‑focused programs across associate and certificate pathways.
San Angelo, Texas, United States of America
Angelo State University (ASU) is a public, test‑optional university in San Angelo, Texas, and part of the Texas Tech University System.
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Austin Community College District (ACC) is a public community college district in Austin, Texas, with open‑door admissions and multiple campuses serving over 35,000 credit students and nearly 100,000 total learners.
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