The university of texas at austin
Welcome from the President
Welcome to The University of Texas at Austin. Founded in 1883, UT is one of the largest and most respected universities in the nation.
Ours is a diverse learning community, with students from every state and more than 100 countries.
We’re a university with world talent and Texas traditions. Discover more about us online and come visit our beautiful campus in person.
— President William Powers Jr.
FAST FACTS ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY
President: William Powers Jr.
Founded: 1883
Degrees awarded yearly: 12,000
Continuing education enrollment: 300,000
Undergraduate academic costs for resident: $9,418 for 2010-11
Employees: About 24,000 staff and faculty members
Registered student organizations: 1,000
Student enrollment: About 51,000 students
Colleges/schools: 17
Operating budget: $2.14 billion for 2010
Research funding: $644 million for 2009-10
Museums and libraries: Seven museums and 17 libraries
Alumni: About 450,000
Mascot: Bevo, the Texas longhorn
Colors: Burnt orange and white
Welcome to The University of Texas at Austin. Founded in 1883, UT is one of the largest and most respected universities in the nation.
Ours is a diverse learning community, with students from every state and more than 100 countries.
We’re a university with world talent and Texas traditions. Discover more about us online and come visit our beautiful campus in person.
— President William Powers Jr.
FAST FACTS ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY
President: William Powers Jr.
Founded: 1883
Degrees awarded yearly: 12,000
Continuing education enrollment: 300,000
Undergraduate academic costs for resident: $9,418 for 2010-11
Employees: About 24,000 staff and faculty members
Registered student organizations: 1,000
Student enrollment: About 51,000 students
Colleges/schools: 17
Operating budget: $2.14 billion for 2010
Research funding: $644 million for 2009-10
Museums and libraries: Seven museums and 17 libraries
Alumni: About 450,000
Mascot: Bevo, the Texas longhorn
Colors: Burnt orange and white
Academics
- Academics (colleges and programs): Colleges and Schools, Areas of Study, Beyond the Classroom.
- Texas Performing Arts has many ways students can get involved.
- Student Organizations and Community Engagement.
- Rankings and Kudos. Did you know that U.S. News and World Report ranked UT's Graduate School of Education #2 in the country! (tied with Harvard University!)
Campus
Welcome to the UT campus. Learn about what life is like learning and living on campus in Austin, Texas.
- Dorm Life: Living and Eating, Student Housing. Watch a video on Kinsolving Residence Hall (where Ms. de la Houssaye lived her Freshman year!) Check out what's on this week's menu for UT dorms.
- Special Facilities: UT even has world-renowned museum on campus! The Blanton Museum of Art, The Harry Ransom Center, and the Briscoe Center for American History. Research and study all day and all night at one of UT's many libraries.
Athletics
- Not a professional athlete!? You can still stay healthy and in shape with UT's amazing sports and recreation facilities.
- Texas Longhorns: Visit the official website of Texas Athletics. Texas is famous for their athletics program. They've won many national championships and have sent many athletes to the Olympics!
Life in Austin!
Austin is a creative center. It's even known as the "Live Music Capital of the World!" Take a look at what the city has to offer its residents.