Texas Residents
As the flagship university of our state, we are proud to have a student body that represents over 160 Texas counties — and counting. Wherever you live in the state, there are a wide variety of resources and programs available to you as a Texas resident.
Determining Texas Residency
When you apply to a Texas college or university, the school uses the information on your application to decide if you qualify as a Texas resident. Review qualification requirements below.
Questions? Contact residency@austin.utexas.edu.
Free Application Week
Get ready to apply for college for free! The second full week of October is officially Free College Application Week in Texas. From October 13-19, 2025, Texas residents can apply to any Texas public college or university for undergraduate admission, including first-year freshman and transfer applicants, without paying an application fee.
How To Waive Your Application Fee
- Texas Residents applying via ApplyTexas will automatically have the fee waived.
- Texas Residents applying via Common App should select this fee waiver option: “I am a Texas Resident and will submit my application during the Free College Application week”
Regional Admissions Centers
We have dedicated teams of admissions counselors serving local residents of different regions throughout Texas. Visit or contact your regional admissions center below.
| Central Texas 512-471-1287 ctac@austin.utexas.edu |
Dallas 512-232-6322 dac@austin.utexas.edu |
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Houston |
Rio Grande Valley |
Admissions Decisions
Automatic Admission
Some Texas residents (both freshman and transfer) may be eligible for automatic admission. Review the requirements below.
Holistic Review
When making an admission decision, the University considers every component of the application. See what items are reviewed below.
Coordinated Admissions Program (CAP)
CAP is an alternate pathway to enrollment offered to Texas residents who are not offered regular admission. Students spend their freshman year at another UT System school and are guaranteed transfer admission to UT Austin if all requirements are met.
Cost & Aid
Learn more about what it costs to attend UT and how to receive financial aid as a Texas resident.
In-State Cost of Attendance
- Tuition$10,858-$13,576
- Housing & Food$15,420-$15,510
- Transportation$1,786
- Books, course materials, supplies and equipment$720
- Personal/Miscellaneous$3,560
- Total Investment$32,344-$35,152
Texas Advance Commitment
Texas families with AGIs up to $100,000 receive full tuition coverage, and those with AGIs up to $125,000 receive guaranteed tuition support.
More Resources for Residents
Financial Aid
Apply for aid, including state aid, by the priority January 15 deadline.
Find Scholarships
Browse scholarship opportunities you may qualify for.
Highest Ranking High School Graduate
The highest ranking graduate of any Texas high school is tuition exempt for their first two semesters.
Tuition Assistance for Texas Veterans
See tuition benefits for military veterans.