The University of Texas at Austin, the largest component of The University of Texas System. The University of Texas at Austin is a major research university home to more than 48,000 students, 2,700 faculty and 17,000 staff members.
Dedicated to the state of Texas: Archway from the Main Building looks out at the State Capitol
President: Larry R. Faulkner
Founded: 1883
Degrees awarded yearly: 11,000
Enrollment: 50,000
Continuing education enrollment: 300,000 yearly
Total yearly costs: $13,000
(Including tuition and housing)
Employees: 3,000 faculty, 18,000 staff members
Registered student organizations: 900
Graduate/undergraduate:
11,000 graduate/39,000 undergraduate
Number of Colleges: 16
Total yearly budget: $1.3 billion
Research funding: $300 million
Museums and libraries: 7 museums and 17 libraries
Alumni: 450,000
Mascot: Bevo the Texas longhorn
Colors: Burnt Orange and white