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
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75%
four-year graduation rate
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52,000+
students
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22.8%
of undergraduates are first generation
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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.
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#1
public university in Texas (U.S. News & World Report, 2024)
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#4
fastest growing state in US (U.S. Census data, 2024)
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#7
public university in US (U.S. News & World Report, 2024)
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#30
university in US (U.S. News & World Report, 2024)
Student Experience
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#4
Best Public Alumni Network
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#9
Best Cities to Find a Job
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#10
Best Value Public College
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#11
Best Public College for Internships
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#14
Best College in the Nation for Veterans
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#15
Best Public College for Making an Impact
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#16
Best Public College Career Placement
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#19
Most Innovative School
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#24
for Undergraduate Study Abroad Opportunities
Princeton Review, 2024; U.S. News & World Report 2024-2025
Individual Programs (2024)
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#1
Engineering Program in Texas
(with several programs in the top 10 nationally)
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#1
Advertising Program
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#1
Most Hired From Architecture Program
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#3
Communications and Media Studies Program Globally
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#6
Undergraduate Business Program
(with several programs in the top 10)
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#10
Computer Science Program
U.S. News & World Report, 2025; Best Accredited Colleges, 2023; DesignIntelligence; QS World University Rankings, 2025
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