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

  • 75%

    four-year graduation rate

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  • 52,000+

    students

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  • 22.8%

    of undergraduates are first-generation

  • 130

    countries represented

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  • 164

    Texas counties represented

12th Class Day Numbers. Fall 2023 (PACE Included). Enrollment Management. The University of Texas at Austin.

  • #1

    public university in Texas (U.S. News & World Report, 2024)

  • #4

    fastest growing state in US (U.S. Census data, 2024)

  • #7

    public university in US (U.S. News & World Report, 2024)

  • #30

    university in US (U.S. News & World Report, 2024)

Student Experience

  • #4

    Best Public Alumni Network

  • #9

    Best Value Public College

  • #9

    Best Cities to Find a Job

  • #11

    Best School for Internships

  • #14

    College in the Nation for Veterans

  • #15

    Best School for Making an Impact

  • #15

    for Undergraduate Research/Creative Projects

  • #19

    Most Innovative School

  • #24

    for Undergraduate Study Abroad Opportunities

Princeton Review, 2023-2024; U.S. News & World Report, 2024; U.S. News & World Report, 2024; U.S. News & World Report, 2024; U.S. News & World Report, 2024; U.S. News & World Report, 2023–2024

Individual Programs (2024)

  • #1

    Engineering Program in Texas

    (with several programs in the top 10 nationally)

  • #1

    Advertising Program

  • #1

    Most Hired From Architecture Program

  • #2

    Communications and Media Studies Program

  • #2

    Geology Program

  • #6

    Undergraduate Business Program

    (with several programs in the top 10)

  • #8

    Education Program

    (with several programs in the top 10)

  • #10

    Computer Science Program

Best Accredited Colleges, 2023; DesignIntelligence; U.S. News & World Report, 2024

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