Overview
The University of Texas' Austin campus is home to more than 40,000 undergraduate and graduate students, approximately 92% of whom are in-state resident students. It is among Texas' most competitive public universities, admitting about 47% of undergraduate applicants each year. In addition to the Graduate School and the general School of Undergraduate Studies, the University of Texas offers degrees through its Colleges of Engineering, Communication, Education, Fine Arts, Liberal Arts, Natural Sciences, Pharmacy, Innovative Education, Geoscience, Public Affairs, Business, Architecture, Law, Information, Nursing, and Social Work. Students can earn bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, PhDs, and certain professional degrees.

Student Appeal
Austin's UT campus emphasizes community involvement, and students who are intersted in community service will find several dedicated student organizations to help them get involved, as well as opportunities like alternative spring break and service learning, which is attached to several classes. Academically, the school offers nearly every degree program that a student could ask for, meaning they will have plenty of opportunities to explore academic content areas. There is also an extensive library system and opportunities to work with local businesses, museums, schools, and hospitals.