Highlights:
- On campus Housing: UT Austin offers on campus housing across 15 residence halls.
- Room Options: Single, double, triple, and private room
- Housing Application Fee: 50 USD (4,156 INR)
- Off-campus Housing: Available across 3 apartments- Colorado, Gateway and Brackenridge Apartment.
UT Austin housing is available for students with an ease of living on campus along with the Texas lifestyle. Both full-time undergraduate and graduate students are provided with UT Austin on campus housing. The university specifically encourages freshmen to reside at UT Austin campus in the residence halls. University of Texas Austin has both common and separate residence halls for men and women housing around 7,100 students.
The university houses a total of 2400 off campus for students completing minimum 30 semesters of coursework. International students at UT Austin usually prefer living on-campus as it is affordable for the students. Austin is labeled as the “most expensive city of Texas”, with an average accommodation cost for 9 months ranging between 19,175 USD (~14.67 lakhs) for 1BHK to 34,457 USD (~26.37 lakhs) for 3BHK. Whereas the cost of accommodation at UT Austin for 9 months ranges between 12,729 to 18,793 USD (9.74 lakhs to 14.38 lakhs) for an Indian student.
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UT Austin on Campus Housing
Approximately 9,748 students, both domestic and international students, have been awarded UT Austin housing facilities. The residences come with all the basic amenities like individual thermostat, laundry facilities, study room, parking & storage, front desk, furniture etc remains the same for all.
- Creekside Residence Hall is for male students, which can accommodate approximately 190 students.
- Kinsolving and Littlefield halls are available for female students, which can accommodate around 900 students. Freshmen women who are applying for housing with Littlefield as their first building choice will be given more priority consideration for assignment to Littlefield.
- Other Residential Halls like Jester Center, Whitis Court, Brackenridge Hall, San Jacinto Hall, Almetris Duren Hall, Prather Hall, Moore-Hill, and Roberts Hall can accommodate around 5,500 students.
- Residence halls like Andrews, Blanton, and Carothers can accommodate about 500 students
Mentioned below is a list of all the residential halls and apartments along with the housing faroom type and the annual cost:
| Residential Halls | Room Type | Cost Per Year (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Andrews Hall | Double Room | 13,111 |
| Triple Room | 13,111 | |
| Double Room Private Bathroom | 13,967 | |
| Premium Single Room | 18,501 | |
| Blanton Hall | Double Room | 13,111 |
| Single Room | 15,805 | |
| Double Room Private Bathroom | 19,357 | |
| Premium Single Room | 13,967 | |
| Brackenridge Hall | Double Room | 13,111 |
| Premium Single Room | 18,501 | |
| Carothers Hall | Double Room | 13,111 |
| Premium Single Room | 18,501 | |
| Triple Room | 13,111 | |
| Creekside Hall | Double Room | 13,111 |
| Duren Hall | Double Room | 16,543 |
| Triple Room | 16,543 | |
| Double Room Connecting Bathroom | 16,543 | |
| Premium Single Room | 21,933 | |
| Quad Room | 16,543 | |
| Jester East Hall | Double Room | 13,538 |
| Double Room Connecting Bath | 14,396 | |
| Single Room | 16,234 | |
| Premium Single Room | 18,929 | |
| Double Room Private Bath | 14,396 | |
| Jester West Hall | Double Room | 13,538 |
| Double Room Connecting Bath | 14,396 | |
| Single Room | 16,234 | |
| Premium Single Room (Community Bath) | 18,929 | |
| Premium Single Room (Private Bath) | 19,357 | |
| Double Room Private Bath | 14,396 | |
| Triple Room | 14,396 | |
| Kinsolving Hall | Double Room (Community Bath) | 13,111 |
| Double Room (Connecting Bath) | 13,967 | |
| Triple Room (Private Bath) | 13,967 | |
| Littlefield Hall | Double Room | 13,111 |
| Single Room | 15,805 | |
| Premium Single Room | 18,501 | |
| Double Room (Private Bathroom) | 13,967 | |
| Moore-Hill Hall | Double Room | 13,111 |
| Premium Single Room | 18,501 | |
| Premium Single Room (Private Bath) | 19,357 | |
| Double Room (Private Bathroom) | 13,967 | |
| Prather Hall | Double Room | 13,111 |
| Single Room | 15,805 | |
| Triple Room | 13,111 | |
| Roberts Hall | Double Room | 13,111 |
| Single Room | 15,805 | |
| Premium Single Room | 18,501 | |
| San Jacinto Hall | Double Room | 16,543 |
| ADA Double Room | 16,543 | |
| Whitis Court | Double Room | 13,111 |
| Triple Room | 13,111 |
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University of Texas at Austin Off Campus Housing
Accommodation at UT Austin provides an off campus housing in the west campus area 2400 Nueces, open for undergraduate students who have completed a minimum of 30 semester hours of coursework. The university also has a shuttle bus service open for both graduate and undergraduate students living off campus.
Gateway Apartments and Colorado Apartments of the university have around 400 air-conditioned, unfurnished units; where Brackenridge Apartments comes with three hundred one-, two-, and three-bedroom, air-conditioned, unfurnished units. The rates of these student housing in University of Texas are given below:
| Apartments | Unit Type | Monthly Costs (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Apartments | COL 1 Bedroom Unit | 1,110 |
| COL 2 Bedroom Unit, Bedroom A | 699 | |
| COL 2 Bedroom Unit, Bedroom B | 572 | |
| Gateway Apartments | GAT 1 Bedroom Unit | 1,075 |
| GAT 2 Bedroom Unit, Bedroom A | 679 | |
| GAT 2 Bedroom Unit, Bedroom B | 556 | |
| Brackenridge Apartments | BRK 1 Bedroom Unit | 1,190 |
| BRK L 2 Bedroom Unit | 1,355 | |
| BRK 3 Bedroom Unit | 1,655 |
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Students who are looking for a short term off campus housing nearby the university and are looking for hotels or temporary residence can go through the following websites:
- Airbnb
- Homads
- Hostelworld
- Hotels.com
- TripAdvisor
- Vrbo
UT Austin Housing: Application Process
Students who are looking to live on campus may apply for the housing application after completing the admission. The general admission process of UT Austin is the same for students entering any residence in any session. Details of the same are given below.
How to Apply: University of Texas Student Housing Application
Application Fees: 50 USD (4,156 INR) non-refundable
Application Documents: Students needs to submit some additional documents at the university if they are
- Student with Disability
- Applying for Student Family Residence
When to Apply? The housing applications of University of Texas Austin is opened for the following dates:
| Intake | Dates |
|---|---|
| Summer | February 1 |
| Fall | August 1 |
| Spring | September 1 |
UT Austin Housing: Selection Criteria
Students can submit their housing preferences once they have submitted their housing contract and have been satisfied with advance payment. The candidates are able to submit their preferences for their residential halls, bathroom types and roommates.
The rooms are assigned on the basis of housing application date order. It is recommended that candidates should send their housing application as early as possible before the application deadline. Those who can submit their application earlier are likely to get preferences.
The university also provides a wide range of privately owned housing for men, women, and families in the University community. Some of the arrangements for living in these residence halls such as rooming and boarding houses, cooperative houses, apartments, and private homes are made directly with the residence management.
FAQs
Ques. Does UT Austin have housing?
Ans. All of the students who have enrolled into the University of Texas at Austin are eligible to live in University owned housing. Freshmen students are encouraged to live in University residence halls.
Ques. What are the housing options at UT Austin?
Ans. Accommodation at University of Texas at Austin provides two different housing options to students in on campus housing or residential halls and other is off campus housing which includes apartments and university-owned houses.
Ques. Do UT dorms have kitchens?
Ans. Distinct perks of residents include the spacious rooms with large closets, a well furnished communal kitchens and across the street proximity.
Ques. Where do most students live at UT Austin?
Ans. Most of the students in the university lives in the west campus as it is go to spot for most of the undergrad, particularly for those who have enrolled in the students organizations such as sororities or fraternities.
Ques. Does UT have family housing?
Ans. The University Apartments has three distinct UT communities where everybody is a Longhorn, from your neighbors to the staff. The apartments are held for families, graduate students and students with no less than 30 credit hours on good standing with the college.
Ques. What dorm should I live in at UT Austin?
Ans. The top UT Austin Accommodation are:
- Andrews Residence Hall
- Blanton Residence Hall
- Whitis Court
- Jester East Residence Hall
- Duren Residence Hall
- Prather Residence Hall
- Kinsolving Residence Hall
- San Jacinto Residence Hall.
Reviews
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15 Reviews Found
Likes
- One of the best university campus life as ranked by several renowned rating websites. Very research oriented and has several active Nobel prize winners in different departments. Austin is one of the best cities to live in the US.
Dislikes
- Very limited intake because of which the Alumni network for some programs might be lower. Alumni network is very significant when it comes to internships and job search.
Accommodation
- Whatsapp groups and seniors are the best way to find your housing, rent is around $600-$1000 per month depending on sharing or renting a bedroom for yourself.
- Whatsapp groups and seniors are the best way to find your housing, rent is around $600-$1000 per month depending on sharing or renting a bedroom for yourself.
Likes
- UT has a broad range of courses and curriculums, and hence diverse students and perspectives.
- UT has massive repute in Texas, and generally in US, especially for STEM majors.
- There are a lot of (regional festivities/general party) events that happen typically around the university.
Dislikes
- Sometimes it feels as though you're very miniscule compared to the university (smaller batch strength universities make you feel more belonged)
- The connect isn't strong between Graduate and Undergraduate students typically but that is probably a large university issue.
- Austin is fairly expensive in terms of stay.
Accommodation
- I think I'd joined a Whatsapp group from a Telegram group. Then I met some folks, and we decided apartments online before moving. 2B1B apartment: $1650 per month + utilities (total ~$1800 for the entire apartment per month).
- Facilities included: Centralized AC/Heater system and dishwasher (these 2 are standard in every US apt), Gas stove, paid laundry washer/dryer in each floor, paid parking
- I think I'd joined a Whatsapp group from a Telegram group. Then I met some folks, and we decided apartments online before moving. 2B1B apartment: $1650 per month + utilities (total ~$1800 for the entire apartment per month).
- Facilities included: Centralized AC/Heater system and dishwasher (these 2 are standard in every US apt), Gas stove, paid laundry washer/dryer in each floor, paid parking
Likes
- I'm very happy with the overall experience at UT.
Accommodation
- I had friends. Monthly rent will be around $1000. The apartment will be unfurnished. But you'll have a kitchen, bathrooms and bedroom.
- I had friends. Monthly rent will be around $1000. The apartment will be unfurnished. But you'll have a kitchen, bathrooms and bedroom.
Likes
- It is an ethnically and culturally diverse campus
- It has very vibrant student life, with lots of student organizations and events
- The professors and programs are great, especially in engineering
Dislikes
- Speedway, the main walking street on campus, gets super packed between classes
- There are limited public transport, and they often feel unsafe because of homeless people riding them
- Housing and food can around campus are expensive
Accommodation
- I found my off-campus accommodation by searching through websites like Zillow and Facebook groups, as well as recommendations from senior
- The rent is around $1500 per month, for a single-room apartment, and has access to a laundry machine in-unit
- The main challenge was finding a place within my budget, but having nice amenities
- Recommendations: Start looking early, join University housing groups on Facebook, and try to find roommates to live in a budget-friendly shared apartment
- My accommodation is about 30 minutes from campus by bus. Most Indian students tend to live closer to campus, in nearby neighborhoods like Hyde Park or Hancock
- I found my off-campus accommodation by searching through websites like Zillow and Facebook groups, as well as recommendations from senior
- The rent is around $1500 per month, for a single-room apartment, and has access to a laundry machine in-unit
- The main challenge was finding a place within my budget, but having nice amenities
- Recommendations: Start looking early, join University housing groups on Facebook, and try to find roommates to live in a budget-friendly shared apartment
- My accommodation is about 30 minutes from campus by bus. Most Indian students tend to live closer to campus, in nearby neighborhoods like Hyde Park or Hancock
Likes
- The focus on technical aspects as compared to what I had in India
- The classmates that I have also come from top colleges(both in the US and India)
- The Alumni Network is so strong, you just need to put in one message to get a referral to the company they are working for
Dislikes
- The fees of the college are higher when compared to colleges like the University of Buffalo for the same program(Masters in Business Analytics)
- You cannot buy insurance from a private company which ends up costing 3 times more for insurance then the colleges that allow for private company insurance
- The subjects that you want are always on a first come first serve basis and also the registration pops up without any specific notice, which catches you off-guard, and sometimes you miss a subject of your liking
Accommodation
- I contacted my seniors of the program on linkedin and got referred to my current apartment
- My monthly rent is $825 dollars and after utilities and internet it goes to $1000 monthly
- I was confused with rent of apartments as the ones far away costed $650-$700 rent but I choose the one I am living right now because it is close by to college and saves a lot of time in commute
- I would say contact your program seniors as they have lived there for atleast a year and they can help you the best
- My place is 10 mins walking from my school and most of the Indian students stay near by to campus as they are the safest places which are also guarded by UTPD Cars 24/7
- I contacted my seniors of the program on linkedin and got referred to my current apartment
- My monthly rent is $825 dollars and after utilities and internet it goes to $1000 monthly
- I was confused with rent of apartments as the ones far away costed $650-$700 rent but I choose the one I am living right now because it is close by to college and saves a lot of time in commute
- I would say contact your program seniors as they have lived there for atleast a year and they can help you the best
- My place is 10 mins walking from my school and most of the Indian students stay near by to campus as they are the safest places which are also guarded by UTPD Cars 24/7
Likes
- Plenty of TA positions
- UTs reputation in academics and sports
- Freedom to choose our courses irrespective of the stream that I am in.
Dislikes
- Frequent thefts in and around campus.
- Frequent protests given its a Public University.
- Printing costs are high, for some streams its completely free.
Accommodation
- I found my accommodation from a friend whom I met him in a Whatsapp group. Some of my friends found their accommodation through Facebook groups and seniors.
- Monthly rent is $580 that includes free wifi, pool, gym, bbq and paid laundry. Based on my challenges I would recommend future students to get connected with seniors via linkedin and join as many whatsapp groups as possible to find a better accommodation.
- Most of the Indian students stay very close to campus (Duval villas, Tanglewood, Lantana etc) and my accommodation (Duval villas) is 1.5 mile far from campus.
- I found my accommodation from a friend whom I met him in a Whatsapp group. Some of my friends found their accommodation through Facebook groups and seniors.
- Monthly rent is $580 that includes free wifi, pool, gym, bbq and paid laundry. Based on my challenges I would recommend future students to get connected with seniors via linkedin and join as many whatsapp groups as possible to find a better accommodation.
- Most of the Indian students stay very close to campus (Duval villas, Tanglewood, Lantana etc) and my accommodation (Duval villas) is 1.5 mile far from campus.
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Likes
- McCombs attracts some of the brightest minds as my course mates
- The course curriculum is well structured and super busy allowing us to complete two years of content in 1 year
- Most of the professors are directly in touch with industry and also have past industry experience
Dislikes
- Course duration is super tight
- There could be more involvement with industry through live projects
- More structure could be brought with the curriculum
Accommodation
- I found my accommodation through seniors. But one can also refer to apps like realtor, zillio. These app work better.
- My accommodation was of subpar standard and involved significant security threat. Rent was $2100 for 3 bed room unit ($700 each) plus the utilities. It is a basic housing with air conditioning fridge and dishwasher.
- US has massive pest infestation. Please use certified apps to find any property and check reviews first. Do not trust the realtor or anyone blindly since they get referral bonus for each successful referral.
- My accommodation was 15 min walking from McCombs. Indian students stay based on their college. McCombs students stay scattered in an around the McCombs building
- I found my accommodation through seniors. But one can also refer to apps like realtor, zillio. These app work better.
- My accommodation was of subpar standard and involved significant security threat. Rent was $2100 for 3 bed room unit ($700 each) plus the utilities. It is a basic housing with air conditioning fridge and dishwasher.
- US has massive pest infestation. Please use certified apps to find any property and check reviews first. Do not trust the realtor or anyone blindly since they get referral bonus for each successful referral.
- My accommodation was 15 min walking from McCombs. Indian students stay based on their college. McCombs students stay scattered in an around the McCombs building
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Likes
- I liked the curriculum as it was advanced and is taught by great professors.
Accommodation
I am not living in university accommodation.
My overall experience here has been great. I have learnt a lot in my program and I have gotten a lot of opportunities to network with people from different countries.
Likes
- Low cost of attendance and high prestige in Texas compared to other states in USA.
Accommodation
$10,000-$20,000
My overall college experience has been very very good. It is expensive to live and enjoy Austin, TX but it is a great city compared to other parts of USA. Good experience in academics and also social life.
Likes
- It was a prestigious college and had a good advertising program.
Accommodation
I chose to live in an apartment all 4 years.
It was a great experience for academics and I made a lot of memories and new lifelong friends.
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No, UT Austin doesn't allow families in their on-campus residence halls.