No published SAT cutoff
UT Austin does not publish the 1230–1500 middle-50% range as a minimum or guarantee. It describes enrolled students who submitted scores, not an automatic admission threshold.
College SAT requirements
University of Texas at Austin
Does UT Austin Require the SAT?
Yes, for most first-year applicants. UT Austin requires an official SAT, ACT or CLT score for freshman admission.
Source-backed guidance · Last checked September 2, 2026
Middle 50%
1230–1500
UT Austin SAT composite
Median score
1365
Among enrolled score submitters
Data source
Official
Latest published institutional data
Minimum SAT
None published
The reported range is not a cutoff
Yes — UT Austin requires testing
UT Austin requires an official SAT, ACT or CLT score for freshman admission. The official policy linked on this page is the source of truth for applicant type, entry term, deadlines, and any exception.
Official score context
UT Austin SAT score range
The latest official institutional score source linked below reports a 1230–1500 middle-50% SAT composite range, with a midpoint of 1365, among enrolled score submitters.
UT Austin middle 50%
Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores
123025th percentile
1365Median
150075th percentile
Cohort dates and reporting definitions can differ by institution; open the official source for its precise reporting year. The range describes enrolled students who submitted scores; it is not a minimum or admission guarantee.
Personal score check
Should you submit your SAT score?
Because testing is required, use the published 1230–1500 range for context and submit the strongest valid score you can produce.
Enter your SAT score
Use a valid total score from 400 to 1600 in 10-point increments.
Within the range
1365 is the published midpoint
This score sits near the middle of UT Austin’s published SAT range for enrolled score submitters. It is context, not an admissions prediction.
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What UT Austin’s SAT policy means in practice
Confirm multi-date scoring
The cited policy does not state a simple universal SAT superscore rule. Confirm the current multi-date scoring instructions before deciding which sittings to send.
Check self-report and verification rules
UT Austin’s SAT code is 6882. Use the official policy for whether scores may be self-reported at application time and when an official testing-agency report is required.
Entry-term policy matters
With official testing due by the application deadline. Testing rules can change by cycle, so confirm the entry term shown on the official page before submitting.
Quick answers
UT Austin SAT requirements FAQ
Does UT Austin require the SAT?
UT Austin requires an official SAT, ACT or CLT score for freshman admission. Always match the policy to your applicant type and intended entry term.
What SAT score do you need for UT Austin?
UT Austin does not publish one score that guarantees admission. Its published middle-50% SAT range is 1230–1500 among enrolled students who submitted scores.
What is the average SAT score at UT Austin?
The official score context used here has a midpoint of 1365. This page calls it a midpoint or median-style benchmark rather than claiming that every institutional source reports a mathematical average.
Does UT Austin superscore the SAT?
The cited policy does not state a simple universal SAT superscore rule. Confirm the current multi-date scoring instructions before deciding which sittings to send.
Can I self-report SAT scores to UT Austin?
Use UT Austin’s current testing page for the application-stage reporting rule and official-score verification deadline. The SAT reporting code listed by the institution is 6882.
Should I submit a 1365 SAT score to UT Austin?
A 1365 is near the midpoint of the published 1230–1500 range. Since testing is required, treat the range as context and submit your strongest valid result.
Verification
Official UT Austin sources
Admissions policies can change. These links are the source of truth and were checked on September 2, 2026.
UT Austin Freshman Requirements Official testing requirement and score-reporting guidance
UT Austin Freshman Requirements Official application review and testing context
UT Austin Common Data Set Official institutional SAT score data or data archive
UT Austin Common Data Set Official institutional data source
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