UT Austin sees record number of freshman applications for Fall 2025

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UT Austin marked its third consecutive year of receiving a record-breaking number of freshman applications, the university announced in a Friday news release.

The university said the applications increased nearly 25 percent for the Fall 2025 term — with 90,562 applications received from Aug. 1 to Dec. 1, the release said.

A total of 72,885 applications were received for Fall 2024 admission.

“Applications from Texas residents increased by 12 percent, while out-of-state applications soared by 48 percent,” the announcement added.