University of Texas at Austin
School info
4.2
Overall Quality
Reputation
4.6
Food
3.7
Clubs
4.4
Facilities
4.3
Internet
4.1
Location
4.6
Opportunities
4.5
Safety
3.4
Social
4.4
Happiness
4.3
Basic Information
Location
- Austin, TX
Institution Overview
- Public/Private: Public research university
- Established: September 15, 1883; 141 years ago (1883-09-15)
- Founder: The University of Texas at Austin was founded through legislative actions, so it does not have a single founder in the traditional sense. However, key figures and organizations involved include: Texas Legislature, Ashbel Smith, Board of Regents of The University of Texas
Academic information
Degree Courses
- More than 100 undergraduate and 170 graduate degrees
Key Area
- Human-Centered Data Science
- User Experience (UX) Research & Design
- Health Informatics
- Energy
- Computer Science
Student and Staff Numbers
- Students: 52,384 (Fall 2022)
- Undergraduates: 42,444 (Fall 2023)
- Postgraduates: 9,469 (Fall 2023)
- Academic Staff: 3,254 (Fall 2022)
- Administrative Staff: 11,645 (2015)
Notable Alumni
- Matthew McConaughey
- Renée Zellweger
- Owen Wilson
- Neil deGrasse Tyson
- Laura Bush
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Good reviews
Overall 5
Parking can be an issue, but this is the best university in Texas.
Overall 5
Time of my life. Helped set me up for my career and I often look back fondly on my time at UT.
Overall 5
OU sucks
Overall 5
I didn't expect much coming in, but this year as a freshman has been fantastic. There are so many organizations to join and the teachers are great! Still use Rate My Professor though. There are lots of less-well known yet valuable research opportunities and UT housing and dining is underrated in my opinion.
Overall 5
Currently a sophomore at UT Austin and am an Out-Of-State student. UT Austin is my second home. The drive every student has at this school and the school spirit is unmatched. Football games and other sporting events really show you how much everyone loves this school. Teachers actually care for you and lots of opportunities to achieve your dreams!
Overall 5
Best school on the planet. Has everything you want in a vibrant city. Hook em!
Overall 5
This university is so good, I’m hyperventilating ?
Overall 5
Their Littlefield Fountain is so pretty
Overall 5
I LOVE IT HERE HOOK EM ASF
Overall 5
This school is insane
Bad reviews
Overall 1
I would highly recommend being careful when choosing this school, you could make a big mistake. It is filled with incompetent people who only got their jobs because they also went to school here. It is run more like a fraternity than a place of higher education. Conservative, most of its money is in oil and it is surrounded by churches.
Overall 1
This school is extremely overhyped. HUGEE Large class sizes makes it hard to interact with professor directly and its super crowded. Not sure how this school is #2 in Texas considering how its a purely a party school with some academics (McCombs Business and Comp Sci/Engineering are great programs though). transfer to Rice or UT Dallas.
Overall 1.6
It was shocking to see "State Troopers" marching onto campus from across the street at the Texas Capitol. They marched in formation right past my dormitory (Jester). It was like a scene out of a movie about a fascist society. My friend was pepper sprayed and said it was the most painful experience she ever felt. UT has always mistreated students.
Overall 1.7
Worst four years of my life. Some of the faculty is the worst you will ever come across.
Overall 1.9
ok school but overrated for sure
Overall 2
An ok college.