University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX
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    Faculty & Research

    171 faculty · 178 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    Computer Science40 faculty avg h-index 29.3 #18 of 88 in Computer Science
    Kristen Grauman, Professor, Professorship in Computer Sciences #4 h-index 84
    Notable: “Geodesic flow kernel for unsupervised domain adaptation” (2012) · 2,200 citations
    Inderjit Dhillon, Gottesman Family Centennial Professorship In Computer Sciences h-index 81
    Notable: “Information-theoretic metric learning” (2007) · 2,040 citations
    Don Batory, Professor Emeritus, David Bruton Jr. Centennial Professorship In Computer Sciences #1 h-index 62
    Notable: “Scaling step-wise refinement” (2004) · 696 citations
    Aditya Akella, Professor, Regents Chair in Computer Sciences #1 h-index 60
    Notable: “Network traffic characteristics of data centers in the wild” (2010) · 2,174 citations
    Mechanical Engineering40 faculty avg h-index 31.4 #4 of 70 in Mechanical Engineering
    Mark Hamilton, Professor h-index 140
    Acoustics Research Interests Physical acoustics, particularly nonlinear acoustics, often with biomedical applications. Current areas of research include nonlinear shear wave beams in tissue, acoustic radiation pressure and levitation, nonli
    Notable: “Endovascular thrombectomy after large-vessel ischaemic stroke: a meta-analysis of individual patient data from five randomised trials” (2016) · 7,627 citations
    Jonathan Bard, Professor h-index 67
    Analytics and Probabilistic Modeling Jonathan Bard is a professor of Operations Research & Industrial Engineering in the Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas. He holds the Industrial Properties Corporat
    Notable: “An explicit solution to the multi-level programming problem” (1982) · 503 citations
    Maura Borrego, Professor h-index 47
    Engineering Education Director, Center for Engineering Education Dr. Borrego specializes in engineering education research. She has been awarded National Science Foundation grants to study factors that support successful transfer of Hispani
    Notable: “Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Research Methods in Engineering Education” (2009) · 762 citations
    David Bogard, Professor h-index 43
    Thermal Fluids Systems and Transport Phenomena Research Interests Gas turbine heat transfer and turbulent flows, with extensive experience in experimental and computational simulations of turbine component cooling and detailed flow and ther
    Business Administration40 faculty avg h-index 18.2 #5 of 59 in Business Administration
    Bartholomew Bohn, Assistant Professor of Instruction h-index 35
    Notable: “Argatroban Anticoagulant Therapy in Patients With Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia” (2001) · 664 citations
    Anitesh Barua, Professor h-index 32
    Notable: “Information Technologies and Business Value: An Analytic and Empirical Investigation” (1995) · 1,149 citations
    Cynthia Beath, Professor Emeritus h-index 30
    Notable: “Develop Long-Term Competitiveness through IT Assets” (1996) · 1,069 citations
    Indranil Bardhan, Professor h-index 29
    Notable: “The Role of the Internal Audit Function in the Disclosure of Material Weaknesses” (2010) · 295 citations
    Electrical Engineering38 faculty avg h-index 40.6 #8 of 34 in Electrical & Computer Engineering
    Mark F Hamilton, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering h-index 140
    Acoustics Research Interests Physical acoustics, particularly nonlinear acoustics, often with biomedical applications. Current areas of research include nonlinear shear wave beams in tissue, acoustic radiation pressure and levitation, nonli
    Notable: “Endovascular thrombectomy after large-vessel ischaemic stroke: a meta-analysis of individual patient data from five randomised trials” (2016) · 7,627 citations
    Deji Akinwande, Professor, Cockrell Family Regents Chair in Engineering #8 h-index 75
    Es on 2D materials and nanotechnology, pioneering device innovations from lab towards applications. Prof. Akinwande was elevated to IEEE Fellow in 2021, and he was named a Fellow of the American Physical Society in 2017. He has been honored
    Notable: “Recent development of two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides and their applications” (2017) · 2,728 citations
    Ananth Dodabalapur, Professor, Motorola Regents Chair #1 h-index 69
    Electronics, Photonics and Quantum Systems (EPQS) Research Interests Organic, inorganic, and hybrid thin-film transistors and Circuits 2D Materials Device Physics and Chemistry Nanomanufacturing Optoelectronic Devices Chemical sensing and b
    Notable: “Soluble and processable regioregular poly(3-hexylthiophene) for thin film field-effect transistor applications with high mobility” (1996) · 1,674 citations
    Brian Evans, Professor, Engineering Foundation Professorship h-index 43
    Architecture, Computer Systems, and Embedded Systems (ACSES) Decision, Information, and Communications Engineering (DICE) Research Interests wireless communications multiantenna communications millimeter wave communications machine learning
    Notable: “Adaptive resource allocation in multiuser OFDM systems with proportional rate constraints” (2005) · 1,021 citations
    Finance11 faculty avg h-index 26.5 #10 of 40 in Finance
    Sheridan Titman, Professor h-index 93
    Notable: “Returns to Buying Winners and Selling Losers: Implications for Stock Market Efficiency” (1993) · 11,493 citations
    Caitlin Gorback, Assistant Professor, Department of Finance h-index 6
    Notable: “JUE Insight: How much does COVID-19 increase with mobility? Evidence from New York and four other U.S. cities” (2020) · 182 citations
    Greg Hallman, McCombs Distinguished Senior Lecturer in Finance & Real Estate Finance; Director, Real Estate Center h-index 3
    Notable: “Incentive Compensation and the Likelihood of Termination: Theory and Evidence from Real Estate Organizations” (2011) · 11 citations
    Hemant Chhajwani, Lecturer

    Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.

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    About University of Texas at Austin. University of Texas at Austin in Austin, TX reports an overall acceptance rate of 22.2%, an early-round acceptance rate of 27.0%, an SAT middle 50% of 1230–1480, a class size of 9,900, and a yield of 49.1% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Flagship TX public. Top 6% auto-admit for TX residents. Strong engineering and business.

    Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2025–26 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.

    University of Texas at Austin: key admissions facts

    University of Texas at Austin's overall acceptance rate is 22.2% (the most recent Common Data Set). University of Texas at Austin's early-round acceptance rate is 27.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). University of Texas at Austin's SAT middle-50% range is 1230–1480 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at University of Texas at Austin is about 3.83 (the most recent Common Data Set). University of Texas at Austin's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 49.1% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at University of Texas at Austin for families earning under $75,000 is about $8,230 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).

    Sources: Common Data Set (commondataset.org) · University of Texas at Austin on College Scorecard · NCES IPEDS · full source table

    How much does University of Texas at Austin cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $5,890 per year in net price at University of Texas at Austin, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $27,234 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $11,567 per year after grants and scholarships.

    University of Texas at Austin: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
    Household incomeAverage net price per year
    Under $30,000$5,890
    $30,001–$48,000$7,234
    $48,001–$75,000$11,567
    $75,001–$110,000$18,890
    Over $110,000$27,234
    Tuition (in-state, before aid)$11,688
    Tuition (out-of-state, before aid)$44,908
    Room and board$14,828

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the acceptance rate at University of Texas at Austin?

    University of Texas at Austin's overall acceptance rate is 22.2%, based on the most recent Common Data Set. Its early-round (early decision or early action) acceptance rate is 27.0%.

    What SAT score and GPA do you need for University of Texas at Austin?

    Admitted students at University of Texas at Austin typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1230–1480 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.83, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.

    Is it hard to get into University of Texas at Austin?

    Getting into University of Texas at Austin is very difficult: it admits 22.2% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.

    Does University of Texas at Austin offer early decision or early action?

    University of Texas at Austin offers early action (non-binding). Applying early can help: its early-round acceptance rate is 27.0%, versus 22.2% overall.

    How much does University of Texas at Austin cost after financial aid?

    The average net price at University of Texas at Austin — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $8,230 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.

    How much does University of Texas at Austin cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $5,890 per year in net price at University of Texas at Austin, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $27,234 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $11,567 per year after grants and scholarships.

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