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

  • 74.5%

    four-year graduate rate

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  • 52,000+

    students

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  • 24.6%

    of undergraduates are first-generation

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  • 130

    countries represented

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  • 164

    Texas counties represented

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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)

  • #9

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

  • #32

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

Student Experience

  • #6

    Best Public Alumni Network

  • #15

    for Undergraduate Research/Creative Projects

  • #16

    for Undergraduate Study Abroad Opportunities

  • #16

    College in the Nation for Veterans

  • #16

    Most Innovative Schools

  • #18

    Best Cities for Young Professionals

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Individual Programs (2024)

  • #2

    Geology Program

  • #5

    Undergraduate Business Program

    (with several programs in the top 10)

  • #8

    Computer Science Program

  • #11

    Undergraduate Engineering Program

    (with several programs in the top 10)

  • #23

    Psychology Program

  • #31

    Nursing Program

U.S. News & World Report, 2024

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