University of Texas at Austin School of Law

Ranked #16
2026 US News rankings
Ranked #13 in Above the Law 2025
Austin, Texas

Admissions stats

Accepts GRE
Offers part-time
Median GPA
3.89
Median LSAT
172
Acceptance rate
14%

LSAT vs GPA

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Last cycle's acceptance stats

Based on 2025 data from ABA

25TH
50TH
75TH
LSAT
166
172
173
GPA
3.75
3.89
3.96
Admissions funnel

Based on 2025 data from ABA

Count
Percent
Applications
6297
100%
Accepted
881
14%
Matriculated
361
6%

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LSAT
GPA
Underrepresented minority

Trends

UT Austin acceptance rate trend

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UT Austin rankings trend

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UT Austin LSAT trend

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UT Austin GPA trend

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Employment

Employment outcomes

Based on 2024 data from ABA

Full-time legal employment
95%
Full-time non-legal
4%
Unemployed
1.0%
Top employment locations

Based on 2024 data from ABA

Location
Jobs
Texas
290
New York
30
District Of Columbia
24
International
1
Jobs by employer type
Based on 2024 data from ABA
Law firms
62%
1-25
7%
26-500
13%
501+
42%
Business & industry
4%
Government
8%
Public interest
8%
Clerkship
16%
Federal
12%
State
4%
Tribal
0%
International
0%
Education
0.7%
Unemployed
1.0%

Tuition & costs

Tuition
Annual tuition, 2025-2026
$38,236
Estimated 3 years: $114,708
Cost of living (off-campus)
$25,174
Estimated 3 years
$75,522
Total cost
$62,506
Estimated 3 years
$187,518
Tuition progression
Scholarships
Median scholarship
$21,948
25th percentile: $10,000
75th percentile: $35,667
Scholarship amounts
<50%
45%
50-100%
47%
100%
2%
>100%
7%

Demographics

Out of 865 students in 2024, 50% were women, and 39% were racially or ethnically minoritized [?].

By gender
Students
Men
50%
Women
50%
Other
0%
Full-time faculty
Men
61%
Women
39%
Other
0%
Part-time faculty
Men
67%
Women
33%
Other
0%
By race/ethnicity
Students
White
61%
Black
6%
Asian
14%
Hisp
13%
PI
0%
AI
0.2%
2+
2%
Unk
4%
Int'l
0%
Graduates
White
65%
Black
3%
Asian
13%
Hisp
12%
PI
0%
AI
0.2%
2+
2%
Unk
4%
Int'l
0%
Full-time faculty
White
82%
PoC
18%
Part-time faculty
White
85%
PoC
15%
UT Austin student and staff demographics

Based on 2024 data from ABA

STUDENTS
GRADUATES
FULL-TIME PROFESSORS
PART-TIME PROFESSORS
Men
435
-
59
126
Women
430
-
37
63
Other gender
0
-
0
0
White
526
267
79
160
Asian
121
54
-
-
Hispanic
113
48
-
-
Black
49
14
-
-
Pacific Islander
0
0
-
-
American Indian
2
1
-
-
International
0
0
-
-
2+ races
17
10
-
-
Other
37
18
-
-
People of Color
339
145
17
29
Frequently asked questions
Is UT Austin hard to get into?

Yes, admission to UT Austin is highly competitive. For the 2025 application cycle, the UT Austin acceptance rate was 13.99%.

What LSAT score do I need for UT Austin?

To be a competitive applicant at UT Austin, you should aim for an LSAT score around the median of 172 and a GPA of 3.89. The middle 50% of accepted students scored between 166 and 173 on the LSAT.

How much does UT Austin cost?

For the 2025 academic year, UT Austin tuition is $38,236 for full-time students. When factoring in the cost of living and additional fees, the total estimated cost of attendance is $62,506 per year.

Is UT Austin a good law school?

Yes, UT Austin is a highly regarded institution. It is currently ranked #16 in the U.S. News & World Report Best Law Schools rankings for 2026.

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