College Admissions for Texas Students

College admissions guide for Texas students. UT Austin, Texas A&M, Rice strategies. Top 6% auto-admit rule and TEXAS Grant details.

1150

Average SAT (TX)

62%

College-going rate

TEXAS Grant / Top 6% Auto-Admit (UT Austin)

State merit scholarship

Top Public Colleges in Texas

UT AustinTexas A&MUT DallasTexas Tech

Top Private Colleges in Texas

Rice UniversitySMUTrinity UniversityBaylor University

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Texas top 6% rule work?

Texas students in the top 6% of their high school class are automatically admitted to UT Austin. Admission to specific majors (CS, Engineering, Business) is not guaranteed and requires a separate application review.

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