31.8%
Acceptance Rate
$11,448
Avg Cost (In-State)
$41,070
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
88%
Graduation Rate
53,082
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
December 1
Common App
No
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
3
Letters of Rec
0
Application Fee
$75
Interview
Not required
Essays: Three short answer essays required through ApplyTexas or Coalition application. Topics include personal background, academic/career goals, and contributions to the university.
Note: Texas residents in top 6% of their high school class are automatically admitted. Uses ApplyTexas or Coalition application, not Common App.
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$60,896
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$75,121
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
88%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | $47,972 | $80,221 | 420 |
| Biology, General. | $31,832 | $66,264 | 355 |
| Political Science and Government. | $43,281 | $75,988 | 327 |
| Economics. | $58,717 | $89,354 | 306 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $111,587 | $155,168 | 296 |
| Psychology, General. | $33,556 | $56,821 | 284 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $96,997 | $146,003 | 278 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | $28,892 | $52,860 | 254 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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