UT Austin Ranks Seventh Best Public University in the U.S.

The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) has once again earned recognition as one of the premier public universities in the nation, ranking as the seventh-best public university according to the 2025 Best College Rankings released by U.S. News and World Report. This marks a rise from its previous ninth-place ranking in 2024.

Key Highlights:

• Tied Ranking: UT Austin shares the seventh position with the University of Florida, both institutions ranking 30th among national universities overall.
• Top Public Schools: The top-ranked public universities, as per U.S. News and World Report, are as follows:
  1. University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
  2. University of California, Berkeley
  3. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
  4. University of Virginia
  5. University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
  6. University of California, San Diego
  7. University of Florida (tie)
  8. University of Texas, Austin (tie)
  9. Georgia Institute of Technology
  10. University of California, Davis
  11. University of California, Irvine
  12. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
• President’s Statement: UT Austin President Jay Hartzell attributed the university’s success to its commitment to preparing adaptable, skilled students and collaborating on solutions to societal challenges. He emphasized the high demand for admission, reflecting the quality of education and opportunities available at UT Austin.

Texas Public University Rankings:

• Texas A&M University: Ranked 21st (tie)
• University of Texas at Dallas: Ranked 52nd (tie)
• University of Houston: Ranked 74th (tie)
• Texas Tech University: Ranked 116th (tie)
• University of North Texas: Ranked 119th (tie)
• University of Texas Rio Grande Valley: Ranked 119th (tie)
• Sam Houston State University: Ranked 126th (tie)
• University of Texas Arlington: Ranked 126th (tie)
• University of Texas San Antonio: Ranked 126th (tie)
• University of Texas El Paso: Ranked 149th (tie)
• Texas State University: Ranked 152nd (tie)

Specialized Program Rankings:

In addition to its overall ranking, UT Austin also boasts several highly regarded programs:

• McCombs School of Business: Ranked 6th among business programs
• Cockrell School of Engineering: Ranked 10th among undergraduate engineering schools
• Computer Science Program: Ranked 10th

This recognition reinforces UT Austin’s position as a leading educational institution in Texas and the nation, known for its robust academic offerings and strong faculty.