Ranks & Stats

Everything’s bigger in Texas, including our accomplishments. Below are some of the rankings and achievements we’re most proud of, thanks to our talented and driven Longhorn community.

Student Demographics

  • 76.0%

    four-year graduation rate

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  • 55,000

    students

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  • 22.6%

    of undergraduates are first generation

  • 122

    countries represented

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  • 219

    Texas counties represented

12th Class Day Numbers. Fall 2025 (PACE Included). Enrollment Management. The University of Texas at Austin.

  • #1

    public university in Texas (U.S. News & World Report 2027 Rankings)

  • #5

    public university for future leaders (TIME, 2025)

  • #8

    public university in U.S. (U.S. News & World Report 2027 Rankings)

  • #34

    university in U.S. (U.S. News & World Report 2027 Rankings)

Student Experience

  • #3

    Best Public Alumni Network

  • #9

    Best Cities to Find a Job

  • #9

    Best Public College for Internships

  • #14

    Best Value Public College

  • #16

    Best College in the Nation for Veterans

  • #16

    Best Public College Career Placement

  • #22

    Most Innovative School

  • #24

    for Undergraduate Study Abroad Opportunities

Princeton Review, 2026; TIME Magazine, 2025; Wallet Hub, 2026; U.S. News & World Report 2027 Rankings

Individual Programs (2025)

  • #1

    Engineering Program in Texas

    (with several programs in the top 10 nationally)

  • #1

    Most Hired From Architecture Program

  • #2

    Entrepreneurship Program

  • #2

    Advertising Program

  • #4

    Communications and Media Studies Program Globally

  • #6

    Undergraduate Business Program

    (with several programs in the top 10)

  • #11

    Computer Science Program

U.S. News & World Report 2027 Rankings; Best Accredited Colleges, 2026; DesignIntelligence; QS World University Rankings, 2026

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