ADMISSIONS AT UATX
The Fairest and Most Honest Admissions in America
Completely merit-based. High test scores earn automatic admission; otherwise, APs and IBs can help.
APPLICATION
TRANSPARENT AND MERITOCRATIC
Score 1460+ SAT, 33+ ACT, or 105+ CLT for automatic admission. Below that, strong scores and AP/IB results are fully considered.
AUTOMATIC ADMISSION
Score 1460+ SAT, 33+ ACT, or 105+ CLT and you’re in.
BELOW THE THRESHOLD?
We evaluate your test scores and AP/IB results (4–5 on AP, 5–7 on IB). That’s it.
REQUIREMENTS
Age 17–23 at start of academic year for automatic admission + U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
SPOTS ARE LIMITED
Apply and deposit early before all spots are filled.
Send your scores to UATX. Codes: SAT 9190. ACT 8137. CLT select “University of Austin.”
Receive automatic admission or an admissions decision.
Send your deposit to secure your spot.
“UATX’s admission policy embraces the exact ideal that Students for Fair Admissions has long championed: Merit and achievement, not racial classifications, should determine a student's educational opportunities.”
EDWARD BLUM, FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT OF STUDENTS FOR FAIR ADMISSIONS
COST OF STUDY
Scholarships and Financial Aid
FREE TUITION
Every admitted student receives free tuition. Limited spots.
MERIT AND BUILD AWARDS
Top scorers (1500/34/108+) are eligible to receive the Lonsdale Magaro Build Scholarship ($100,000 over four years).
NEED-BASED SUPPORT
Additional grants for housing, meals, books, and travel are available for families under $125,000 AGI (with adjustments); students apply for aid each year.
GOOD TO KNOW
Admissions Quick Reference
- Test score required. Self-report, then send official scores.
- We superscore SAT, ACT, and CLT.
- Denied or Waitlisted? Retake the test and send us better scores.
- Everyone enters as a first-year. Prior coursework may let you place out of certain courses.
- U.S. citizens and permanent residents only.
- Middle 50% of the last class scored between 1340 and 1500 normalized.
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The future of our institutions will be shaped by the students educated today. UATX exists to form leaders prepared to meet that responsibility.