Deadlines
ADMISSION FOR 2026-27
Applicants will receive an admissions decision within 14 business days of UATX receiving both a completed application and a verified test score. (Note: It may take 5–10 business days after you submit your verified test score for UATX to receive it.)
As a free-tuition institution, UATX is limited in the number of students it can support each year. Students are encouraged to apply and deposit as early as possible to secure their spot in the class.
The final deadline to apply for Fall 2026 enrollment is August 1, 2026.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST:
1. Submit materials
All applicants must submit standardized test scores (SAT, ACT, or CLT). Applications may be submitted without scores, but they will not be considered complete until an official test score is received. Verified scores must come directly from the testing agency and should be sent immediately after submitting the application to ensure timely review.
- SAT Code: 9190 (Essay section not considered)
- ACT Code: 8137 (Writing section not considered)
- CLT Code: Select “University of Austin” in your CLT account
- Ensure scores are received as soon as possible after application submission. Admissions decisions may be delayed or withheld until verified scores are received.
If you scored SAT ≤ 1450, ACT ≤ 32, CLT ≤ 104, submit exceptional AP scores (4/5) or IB scores (5/6/7). No essays, extracurriculars, or GPAs are considered.
Score Review Policies:
- We consider SAT, ACT, and CLT scores equally.
- We superscore, i.e., consider the highest section scores across multiple test sittings.
- Submit all test attempts; we will use the highest verified scores.
- Essay or writing components of standardized tests are not considered in the evaluation.
Updates & Reconsideration of Test Scores:
- Applicants may submit updated scores from subsequent test dates.
- Denied or waitlisted applicants may be reconsidered upon submission of new scores.
- All admissions decisions are final as of August 1, 2026; no new test scores will be reconsidered after August 1, 2026.
2. Prove eligibility
For automatic admission, applicants must be between 17 and 23 years old at the start of the academic year. They must not have completed a four-year undergraduate degree but may hold a two-year degree.
All applicants must submit one of the following:
- A high school transcript showing progress toward or completion of a diploma.
- An official GED certificate including the date of completion.
Official transcripts must be sent directly by the issuing institution (transcripts sent by students will not be accepted). Submit transcripts by the application deadline via:
- Electronically: Parchment or Scoir
- By mail to:
University of Austin
Attn: Office of Admissions
522 Congress Ave, STE 300
Austin, TX 78701
Home-schooled applicants must have their education administrator submit a transcript including:
- Overall GPA
- Course list with semester grades
- Brief course descriptions
- Record of any college coursework (if any)
- Parent/administrator signature
Before enrolling, all admitted students must submit a final high school transcript or equivalent showing completion of a diploma.
Note: GPA is not a criterion for admission to the University of Austin.
3. Verify Your Integrity
The integrity check confirms, at the discretion of the Admission Committee, that each admitted student meets our high standards, including honesty, responsibility, and readiness.
- Submit one recommendation letter from someone who knows you well and can attest to your integrity.
- Disclose any disciplinary, criminal, or ethical issues in your history.
- If we have concerns about your application, we may ask for an interview to verify information.