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UT Austin Score Requirements
The University of Texas at Austin requires a minimum TOEFL score of 79 and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 for admissions. The average SAT score is 1355, with a 25th percentile of 1230 and a 75th percentile of 1490. For the ACT, the average score is 30, with a 25th percentile of 27 and a 75th percentile of 33. The average unweighted GPA of admitted students is 3.83. For the IB program, the average score is 38, with a 25th percentile of 35 and a 75th percentile of 42.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
The University of Texas at Austin reports an unweighted average GPA of 3.83 for undergraduate admissions. Data for the weighted GPA, including the 25th and 75th percentiles, is not disclosed. This GPA indicates a strong academic performance among admitted students.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1230-1490
Average: 1355
Submitting SAT: 63%
Math: 610-760
Reading: 620-730
The University of Texas at Austin has an average SAT score of 1355, with a 25th percentile score of 1230 and a 75th percentile score of 1490. For the math component, the 25th percentile is 610, while the 75th percentile is 760. In the reading and writing component, the 25th percentile is 620, and the 75th percentile is 730. Approximately 63% of students submitted their SAT scores.
More DetailsACT Requirements
27-33
Average: 30
Submitting ACT: 20%
Math: 25-33
English: 26-35
Reading: -
Science: -
The University of Texas at Austin reports an average ACT score of 30 for admitted students. The 25th percentile score is 27, while the 75th percentile score is 33. In terms of ACT components, the 25th percentile for Math is 25 and for English is 26, with a 75th percentile of 33 for Math and 35 for English. The university has 20% of students submitting ACT scores. Reading and Science component scores are not disclosed.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
79-79
Average: 79
Minimum: 79
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
The University of Texas at Austin requires a minimum TOEFL score of 79 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score for admitted students is also 79, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles at 79. Data for the individual components of the TOEFL, including listening, reading, speaking, and writing, is not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Not Allowed
The University of Texas at Austin does not allow superscoring for undergraduate admissions. Superscoring means considering the highest section scores across multiple test dates to create a cumulative score. In this case, applicants must submit their best single test score without the benefit of combining scores from different attempts.
More DetailsRequires Testing
Self-Reporting Not Allowed
The University of Texas at Austin is not test optional, and it does not allow self-reporting of scores, meaning applicants must submit official test scores. Approximately 63% of applicants choose to submit SAT scores, while 20% submit ACT scores. The combined percentage exceeds 100% as some students submit both scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
35-42
Average: 38
The University of Texas at Austin reports an average IB score of 38, with a 25th percentile at 35 and a 75th percentile at 42. For recommended subjects, students are advised to take Higher Level (HL) courses in Math AA, Physics, and Chemistry, along with Standard Level (SL) courses in English B and Biology.
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