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Austin, TX · Lubbock, TX
| The University of Texas at Austin | Texas Tech University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $19,857/yr | $19,070/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $12,553/yr | $12,457/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $20,500 | $21,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $14,297/yr | $13,851/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $17,207/yr | $17,058/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $24,406/yr | $22,073/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $30,082/yr | $24,622/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $217/mo | $228/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $14,828/yr | $10,742/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $14,964/yr | $11,303/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $724/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $5,206/yr | $4,731/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $31,247/yr | $27,443/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $11,688/yr | $11,852/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $44,908/yr | $24,451/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 26% | 28% |
| Students taking federal loans | 27% | 41% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 27% | 73% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1250–1510 | 1090–1280 |
| SAT average | 1395 | 1190 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 27–33 | 23–28 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 26–35 · Math 25–33 | English 21–28 · Math 21–27 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 66,109 | 34,020 |
| Students accepted | 19,253 | 24,116 |
| Students who enrolled | 9,385 | 7,217 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 49% | 30% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 63% | 33% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 20% | 11% |
| High-school GPA | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| College-prep program | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 89% | 69% |
| Freshmen who come back | 97% | 85% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $75,121/yr | $62,454/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $50,527–$116,556 | $41,009–$91,778 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 85% | 67% |
| White students graduating | 90% | 70% |
| Black students graduating | 83% | 60% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 84% | 68% |
| Asian students graduating | 93% | 79% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $60,896/yr | $52,588/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 85% | 82% |
| Graduate on time | 74% | 47% |
| Pell students who graduate | 84% | 60% |
| First-gen students who finish | 78% | 57% |
| Low-income students who finish | 78% | 56% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 20% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $68,554/yr | $57,570/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 14% · Engineering 10% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 10% | Business, Management & Marketing 23% · Communication & Journalism 10% · Engineering 9% |
| Most popular program | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 14% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 23% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Engineering — 10% of degrees | Communication & Journalism — 10% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 10% of degrees | Engineering — 9% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 9% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 9% of degrees | Family & Consumer Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $159,326/yr | Computer Engineering — $85,619/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 33% | 24% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 42,855 | 32,394 |
| Students per professor | 18 : 1 | 20 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 10,699 | 8,177 |
| Average professor pay | $15,819/mo | $11,757/mo |
| Full-time professors | 84% | 85% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $53,018 | $51,321 |
| Setting | City (large) | City (large) |
| Location | Austin, TX | Lubbock, TX |
| Region | Southwest | Southwest |
| Founded | 1883 | 1923 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 4.4% | 2.1% |
| Men | 42% | 50% |
| Women | 58% | 50% |
| White students | 30% | 52% |
| Black students | 4.6% | 6.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 28% | 30% |
| Asian students | 26% | 3.5% |
| Two or more races | 4.1% | 4.5% |
| Other / not reported | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 28% | 32% |
| Part-time students | 5.4% | 8.9% |
| Students age 25+ | 1.9% | 6.5% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $20,294/yr | $8,554/yr |
| Endowment | $6.2B | $2.1B |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 7,960 | 8,349 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $6,694/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $3,766/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | Yes | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | Yes | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FBS | NCAA Division I-FBS |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 17 | 13 |
| Student athletes | 564 | 437 |
| Athletic scholarships | $16.2M | $7.8M |
| Athletics budget | $277.4M | $127.9M |
| Athletics revenue | $343.1M | $128.8M |
| Recruiting spend | $5.8M | $3.0M |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.