How to Apply
eligibility
All UT Austin transfer applicants must have 24 transferable credit hours complete or "in progress" at the time of submitting the application. Students who apply to the College of Natural Sciences with 24 hours "in progress" will be considered on a space-available basis.
admission process
To apply to the College of Natural Sciences:
- Select a Natural Sciences major on your Apply Texas application.
- Submit all admissions materials to the university's Office of Admissions.
- Check your UT "My Status" page to ensure all application materials have been received.
All admissions materials and processes are managed by the university's Office of Admissions. More information about application requirements, process, deadlines, course transferability, honors, and scholarships is available on the Office of Admissions website.
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Competitive Admission Standards
competitive admission standards
Admission to the College of Natural Sciences is extremely competitive. CNS looks for applicants with standout past performance in math and science courses. A college transcript that indicates a competitive grade in Calculus and a solid foundation of first-year coursework in science is highly valued in the admissions review process.
To be most competitive, students should have:
- Demonstrated interest and ability in their desired field
- Strong overall grade-point average (GPA)—see our Transfer Statistics for more information
- Credit for Calculus
- A minimum of six additional credit hours in first year science courses for science majors
- A minimum grade of B- in all math and science courses
Beyond CNS’ requirements, The University of Texas at Austin prioritizes transfer applicants who have completed fewer than 70 credit hours and are able to remain on track to complete a degree in four years (including time at previous institutions). Transferring to the College of Natural Sciences should not extend your time to completion of a four-year degree.
Meeting all the above recommendations does not guarantee admission. Students who do not meet all the recommendations are welcome to apply. Admission decisions are based on an overall review of the admissions application. Likelihood of admission may vary from year to year based on the overall competitiveness of the applicant pool.
Transfer Statistics
College of Natural Sciences Transfer Statistics
| SUMMER/FALL |
2022 |
2021 |
2020 |
| |
|
Admit |
Enrolled |
|
Admit |
Enrolled |
|
Admit
|
Enrolled |
|
| Total Students |
|
285 |
179 |
|
288 |
197 |
|
264 |
187 |
|
| Average GPA |
|
3.69 |
3.69 |
|
3.81 |
3.80 |
|
3.76 |
3.82 |
|
| Institution Type |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Two-Year Institution |
|
19.3% |
14.0% |
|
13.2% |
10.2% |
|
44.7% |
41.7% |
|
| Four-Year Institution |
|
80.7% |
86.0% |
|
86.8% |
89.8% |
|
55.3% |
58.3% |
|
| Not Reported |
|
-- |
-- |
|
-- |
-- |
|
-- |
-- |
|
| Residency |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Texas Resident |
|
82.1% |
91.1% |
|
81.3% |
89.3% |
|
76.5% |
85.6% |
|
| Non-Resident (US/Out-of-state) |
|
13.7% |
3.9% |
|
10.1% |
3.6% |
|
9.5% |
3.2% |
|
| Foreign/International |
|
4.2% |
5.0% |
|
8.7% |
7.1% |
|
14.0% |
11.2% |
|
| Gender |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Female |
|
52.6% |
54.2% |
|
53.5% |
53.3% |
|
47.0% |
46.0% |
|
| Male |
|
47.4% |
45.8% |
|
46.5% |
46.7% |
|
53.0% |
54.0% |
|
| Race/Ethnicity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| American Indian or Alaska Native |
|
<1% |
<1% |
|
0.0% |
0.0% |
|
0.0% |
0.0% |
|
| Asian |
|
28.4% |
29.6% |
|
25.7% |
31.5% |
|
26.5% |
27.3% |
|
| Black or African American |
|
6.3% |
6.7% |
|
5.6% |
5.1% |
|
7.6% |
7.5% |
|
| Foreign |
|
6.0% |
7.3% |
|
8.7% |
7.1% |
|
14.0% |
11.2% |
|
| Hispanic |
|
21.4% |
20.7% |
|
22.6% |
23.4% |
|
19.7% |
23.0% |
|
| Multiracial |
|
4.2% |
3.9% |
|
3.8% |
3.6% |
|
1.5% |
2.1% |
|
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
|
<1% |
<1% |
|
0.0% |
0.0% |
|
0.0% |
0.0% |
|
| White |
|
30.5% |
30.2% |
|
32.3% |
28.4% |
|
30.3% |
28.3% |
|
| Not Reported |
|
3.2% |
1.7% |
|
1.4% |
1.0% |
|
<1% |
<1% |
|
Course Transferability
Course Transferability
Prospective students are encouraged to utilize College of Natural Sciences Degree Checklists » for coursework evaluation and planning.
Applicants attending a Texas college or university can verify whether coursework is equivalent to UT Austin courses using one of the Office of Admissions' transfer resources. Coursework from out-of-state institutions is evaluated for equivalency during the admission review process.
Helpful Tips for external transfer students.
