The mission of the University is to achieve excellence in the interrelated areas of undergraduate education, graduate education, research, and public service. The University provides superior and comprehensive educational opportunities at the baccalaureate through doctoral and special professional educational levels. The University contributes to the advancement of society through research, creative activity, scholarly inquiry, and the development of new knowledge. The University preserves and promotes the arts, benefits the state's economy, serves the citizens through public programs, and provides other public service.
Admission Considerations:
Secondary school rank (Required), Secondary school record (Required), Completion of college-prepatory program (Required), Admission test scores (Required), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (Required)
Test Scores (2006) :
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading
530
660
SAT Math
570
690
SAT Writing
520
640
ACT Composite
23
29
ACT English
21
29
ACT Math
24
30
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Notes:
25th Percentile = 25% of students scored at or below
75th Percentile = 25% of students scored above
Tuition and Fees :
Undergraduate Academic Year Cost:
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
Tuition and fees (in-state)
$6,972
$7,630
$7,670
Tuition and fees (out-of-state)
$16,310
$20,364
$24,544
Books and supplies
$800
$800
$800
Room and board (on campus)
$7,638
$8,176
$8,576
Room and board (off campus)
$7,638
$8,472
$8,576
Financial Aid Information:
Financial Aid Office Phone: (512) 475-6282
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid: 67%
Average amount of types of financial aid received from:
Federal Grants: $3,669
State/Local Grants: $3,877
Institutional Grants: $4,239
Student Loans: $5,493
