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Acceptance Rate History
The University of Texas at Austin
TX · Current rate: 29%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29.12% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 31.35% | 60,055 | 18,830 |
| 2021 | 28.75% | 66,077 | 18,994 |
| 2020 | 31.95% | 57,241 | 18,290 |
| 2019 | 31.82% | 53,525 | 17,029 |
| 2018 | 38.52% | 50,575 | 19,482 |
| 2017 | 36.49% | 51,033 | 18,620 |
| 2016 | 40.37% | 47,511 | 19,182 |
| 2015 | 39.24% | 42,392 | 16,633 |
| 2014 | 39.66% | 38,785 | 15,381 |
| 2013 | 40.19% | 38,161 | 15,335 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
The University of Texas at Austin's acceptance rate has decreased from 40.2% in 2013 to 29.1% in 2026, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2019.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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