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University of Texas at AustinSAT & ACT Scores

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 1230–1490 on the SAT and 27–33 on the ACT.

Admitted-student score ranges

Each bar shows the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students. Aim for the upper end to be comfortably competitive.

SAT total1230 – 1490
40080012001600

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1230 and 1490 on the SAT total.

ACT composite27 – 33
1122436

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 27 and 33 on the ACT composite.

Test25th percentile75th percentile
SAT total12301490
ACT composite2733

What the “middle 50%” actually means

These are not cutoffs. The 25th percentile (1230 SAT / 27 ACT) means a quarter of admitted students scored at or below it, and the 75th percentile (1490 SAT / 33 ACT) means a quarter scored at or above it. Half of admitted students land inside the range — and students are admitted both below and above it every year, because scores are only one part of the application.

University of Texas at Austin requires the SAT or ACT

For the current application cycle, University of Texas at Austin requires you to submit an SAT or ACT score. A strong score is part of a complete application, so it is worth preparing for.

Frequently Asked Questions

Honest answers about SAT and ACT scores for University of Texas at Austin, from the data above.

What SAT score do I need for University of Texas at Austin?+
There is no fixed cutoff. The middle 50% of recently enrolled University of Texas at Austin students scored between 1230 and 1490 on the SAT, so a competitive target is around 1490 (the 75th percentile). A score near 1360 would sit close to the middle of admitted students.
Is a 1230 SAT good enough for University of Texas at Austin?+
A 1230 sits at roughly the 25th percentile — about a quarter of enrolled students scored at or below it, so it is within range but on the lower end. Admitted students at that level typically stand out in other ways (grades, rigor, essays, activities). Aiming closer to 1490 gives you more margin.
What ACT score do I need for University of Texas at Austin?+
The middle 50% of recently enrolled students scored 27–33 on the ACT. A composite around 33 would place you near the top of that range; 27 is roughly the 25th percentile.
Is University of Texas at Austin test-optional or test-required?+
For the current application cycle, University of Texas at Austin requires you to submit an SAT or ACT score. A strong score is part of a complete application, so it is worth preparing for.

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Score ranges describe the middle 50% of University of Texas at Austin’s admitted students (Fall 2024 entering class (CDS 2024–2025)); they are not admission cutoffs or guarantees. UT Austin reinstated its SAT/ACT requirement for Fall 2024 admission. Most in-state students are admitted through the top-class-rank automatic-admission law rather than on scores alone. Figures are compiled from official Common Data Set and college sources and may differ slightly from the most recent cycle — always confirm with University of Texas at Austin’s admissions office.

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