The University of Texas at Austin
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The University of Texas at Austin is in Austin, TX, United States. Tuition for international students: $42,554–$51,106 per year (2026-27 figure). Standard entry requirements: Secondary school equivalent to US grades 9-12. Language: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79. Applying: intake: Fall, Spring; application fee $90. Scholarships: 8 from the university.
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Universidad pública: la matrícula mostrada es la tarifa para estudiantes estadounidenses de otros estados. Los estudiantes internacionales suelen pagar esta tarifa o más, y necesitan fondos adicionales para seguro médico y costos de visa; consulta la página de costos internacionales de la universidad.
Quick summary
| Cost per year | not yet determined — public universities publish in-state costs; international students pay more. The college asks you to show $71,912 in available funds for the I-20 (visa paperwork). This is proof you can pay, not a bill. |
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| Money from the college | Need-based aid: not yet determined. Merit scholarships: not yet determined. No named scholarship is confirmed open to international students yet. Carlos and Clara Quintanilla Scholarship: only for students from México. Tuition Assistance for Mexican Students (TAMS): only for students from México. |
| Chances of admission | selective: about 1 in 4 applicants is admitted. Middle half of admitted students scored SAT 1250–1510. English minimum: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL (1–6) 4, TOEFL 79, Duolingo 115. |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: 15 oct (Early Action — Apply early and hear early; not binding — you can still choose another college.) Last round: Regular Decision, 1 dic. |
| Where and how students live | Austin, TX · Large city · summer highs about 37°C, winter lows about 5°C · 12 km from AUS airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Available (apply); housing and meals $15,420–$15,580 per year |
| Working while studying | F-1 students may work on campus up to 20 hours per week while school is in session. Other work needs authorization: curricular practical training (CPT) during the program, or off-campus employment for economic hardship after one full academic year, approved by the DSO and USCIS. · co-op / paid work terms are part of degrees |
| After graduation | Optional Practical Training (OPT): 12 months of work in the field of study after a bachelor's degree; a 24-month extension applies to DHS-designated STEM degrees. |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Ayuda financiera y requisitos para estudiantes internacionales
| Ayuda y admisión para solicitantes internacionales | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
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| Cubre toda la necesidad económica | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Becas por mérito | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Forms for international aid applicants | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Must request aid when applying? | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Política de SAT / ACT | SAT o ACT obligatorioFuentes (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Send at least one official SAT or ACT score directly from the testing agency.”admissions.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Dominio del inglés | Examen de inglés obligatorio, salvo que se aplique una exención
Fuentes (5)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “International applicants must submit either an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Duolingo English Test (DET) demonstrating an adequate knowledge of English.”admissions.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“International applicants are exempt from this requirement if they: Are from a qualifying country, or Graduate from a high school in the United States or a qualifying country after completing at least three years of study.”admissions.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“TOEFL: 79 (120 scale) or 4 (6-point scale) internet-based test”admissions.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 on the Academic Examination”admissions.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“DET: 115 minimum overall score”admissions.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
Becas para estudiantes de primer año
Good Neighbor Scholarship (GNS)
- Amount: Matrícula completa
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
- Deadline: 1 mar
Fuentes (4)
“The Good Neighbor Scholarship (GNS) provides an exemption of one year's worth of tuition (fall, spring and summer) to eligible students born in and residents of a nation in the Western Hemisphere.”global.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“The exemption will cover a maximum of one year of tuition only; the exemption does not pay fees or charges other than tuition (e.g., late registration fee, health insurance, ISSS Support Services Fee, transcripts, etc.).”global.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Applications for Fall 2027 and 2027-2028 academic year scholarships will be accepted February 1, 2027 - March 1, 2027”global.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Scholarship applications are accepted via LASSO, the university-wide scholarship system.”global.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12African Leadership Bridge Endowment Scholarship
- Amount: $5,000 / año
- Minimum grades / scores: GPA 3+
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
- Deadline: 1 mar
Fuentes (4)
“The African Leadership Bridge Endowment Scholarship is a $5,000 academic year scholarship with a tuition waiver to an undergraduate student from Africa to attend The University of Texas at Austin.”global.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Remain in good academic standing and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.”global.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Applications for Fall 2027 and 2027-2028 academic year scholarships will be accepted February 1, 2027 - March 1, 2027”global.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Scholarship applications are accepted via LASSO, the university-wide scholarship system.”global.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Carlos and Clara Quintanilla Scholarship
- Who can receive it: Students from México
- Amount: $5,000
- Minimum grades / scores: GPA 2+
- Financial need: Required
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
- Deadline: 1 nov
Fuentes (4)
“The Carlos and Clara Quintanilla Scholarship is a $5,000 spring tuition scholarship that recognizes an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in the Cockrell School of Engineering.”global.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“You resided in Mexico immediately prior to enrolling in the Cockrell School of Engineering. You are in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. You can demonstrate financial need.”global.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Applications for Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 scholarships will be accepted October 1, 2026 - November 1, 2026”global.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Scholarship applications are accepted via LASSO, the university-wide scholarship system.”global.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Iimura Peace Scholarship
- Amount: $5,000
- Minimum grades / scores: GPA 2+
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
- Deadline: 1 mar
Fuentes (4)
“The Iimura Peace Scholarship is a $5,000 fall semester tuition scholarship that recognizes a student with an interest in advancing U.S.-Japan relations.”global.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“You have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.”global.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Applications for Fall 2027 and 2027-2028 academic year scholarships will be accepted February 1, 2027 - March 1, 2027”global.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Scholarship applications are accepted via LASSO, the university-wide scholarship system.”global.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12STEM Scholarship
- Amount: $4,800
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
- Deadline: 1 mar
Fuentes (3)
“The STEM Scholarship is a $4,800 tuition award for the fall semester.”global.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Applications for Fall 2027 and 2027-2028 academic year scholarships will be accepted February 1, 2027 - March 1, 2027”global.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Scholarship applications are accepted via LASSO, the university-wide scholarship system.”global.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Ethel Loving de Diaz Scholarship
- Amount: $4,500
- Minimum grades / scores: GPA 2+
- Financial need: Required
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
- Deadline: 1 nov
Fuentes (4)
“The Ethel Loving de Diaz Scholarship is a $4,500 spring tuition scholarship that recognizes a student with financial need. Preference will be given to a student who is working to help fund their education.”global.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“You are maintaining satisfactory academic progress (2.0 GPA for undergraduate students; 3.0 GPA for graduate students). You can demonstrate financial need.”global.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Applications for Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 scholarships will be accepted October 1, 2026 - November 1, 2026”global.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Scholarship applications are accepted via LASSO, the university-wide scholarship system.”global.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Khalid Alhilali Memorial Scholarship
- Amount: $2,500
- Minimum grades / scores: GPA 2+
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
- Deadline: 1 mar
Fuentes (4)
“The Khalid Alhilali Memorial Scholarship is a $2,500 fall semester tuition scholarship that recognizes an undergraduate student who has received all or part of their preparatory education in the Middle East.”global.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“You are in good academic standing (2.0 GPA for undergraduate students).”global.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Applications for Fall 2027 and 2027-2028 academic year scholarships will be accepted February 1, 2027 - March 1, 2027”global.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Scholarship applications are accepted via LASSO, the university-wide scholarship system.”global.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Tuition Assistance for Mexican Students (TAMS)
- Who can receive it: Students from México
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
Fuentes (2)
“The Tuition Assistance for Mexican Students (TAMS) will provide a waiver of the nonresident portion of tuition. This is a competitive award and only a limited number of awards are available. This scholarship is administered through Texas Global on behalf of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).”global.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Scholarship applications are accepted via LASSO, the university-wide scholarship system.”global.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Bachelor of Business Administration Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Bachelor of Business Administration”catalog.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“A candidate for the BBA degree must be enrolled in the McCombs School in the semester in which the degree is awarded.”catalog.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Computer Science (Bachelor of Science and Arts) Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Computer Science”catalog.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“All transfer coursework must be approved by faculty before it can count towards a computer science degree, except where equivalency is specified by state regulation.”catalog.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | Fall, Spring Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Summer/Fall Enrollment”admissions.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Spring Enrollment”admissions.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Application fee | $90 one-time Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Pay the non-refundable application fee of $90 when you submit your application.”admissions.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Fee waivers are not available for international students.”admissions.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | English proficiency test: Required Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “International applicants must submit either an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Duolingo English Test (DET) demonstrating an adequate knowledge of English.”admissions.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“International applicants are exempt from this requirement if they: Are from a qualifying country, or Graduate from a high school in the United States or a qualifying country after completing at least three years of study.”admissions.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Personal statement / main essay: Required Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Submit at least one essay and the required short answer prompts.”admissions.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Teacher recommendation: Optional ×2 Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “You can submit up to two letters of recommendation.”admissions.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“The optional items below are NOT required for admission consideration.”admissions.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12College-specific essays: Required (reference) Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Submit at least one essay and the required short answer prompts.”admissions.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Admission test scores (SAT/ACT/ATAR…): Required Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Send at least one official SAT or ACT score directly from the testing agency.”admissions.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Submit transcripts showing that you have completed (or are in progress to complete) an accredited secondary school series equivalent to that of US grade 9-12.”admissions.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Deadlines (fall 2027 entry)
| Early Action — Application | 15 oct Apply early and hear early; not binding — you can still choose another college. Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Early Action Deadline October 15”admissions.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Application Opens August 1”admissions.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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| Regular Decision — Application | 1 dic The normal round; not binding. Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Regular Decision Deadline December 1”admissions.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | $42,554–$51,106 per year (2026–27 figure) (reference) |
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| Housing and meals | $15,420–$15,580 per year (2026–27 figure) (reference) |
| Living costs (college estimate) | $22,000 per year (2026–27 figure) |
| Student health insurance | Cost not yet determined Can be waived if you have comparable insurance |
| Proof of funds for the I-20 | $71,912 per year (2026–27 figure) Funds you must document for the first year to receive the I-20 (needed for the student visa). |
Fuentes (9)
“2026-27 Estimated Costs”onestop.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Fall & Spring Semesters for Full-Time Undergraduate”onestop.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Resident who lives on campus or off campus | Resident who lives with parents | Non-Resident Tuition | $10,858-$13,576 | $10,858-$13,576 | $42,554-$51,106”onestop.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Non-Resident Tuition $42,554-$51,106 Housing and Food $15,420-$15,580”onestop.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“2026-27 Estimated Cost of Attendance”global.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Living Expenses (12 months) Non-Resident: $22,000”global.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Students may be eligible to waive the cost of the AcademicBlue student health insurance plan if they are able to present a comparable plan in accordance with the UT Board of Regents waiver policy.”global.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Students requesting F-1 status must provide proof of funding to cover the estimated expenses for their first academic year of study.”global.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Undergraduate Tuition & Fees (2 semesters) Non-Resident: $49,912 Resident: $15,934 Living Expenses (12 months) Non-Resident: $22,000 Resident: $22,000 Total Non-Resident: $71,912”global.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Available (apply) Fuente (3)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “All students enrolled in The University of Texas at Austin are eligible to live in University-owned housing.”catalog.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Students are not required to live on campus and may choose to live on or off campus.”catalog.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Housing is not guaranteed for students.”catalog.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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| Housing available during breaks | Yes Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Residents who wish to remain on campus during winter break must fill out a Winter Break Housing contract in the housing portal.”housing.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | F-1 students may work on campus up to 20 hours per week while school is in session. Other work needs authorization: curricular practical training (CPT) during the program, or off-campus employment for economic hardship after one full academic year, approved by the DSO and USCIS. government rule Fuente (4)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “If you participate in on-campus employment, you may not work more than 20 hours per week when school is in session.”studyinthestates.dhs.gov ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“F students are eligible for curricular practical training (CPT) at either the undergraduate or the graduate level during the program of study. CPT employment must be an integral part of an established curriculum and the position must directly relate to your major area of study.”studyinthestates.dhs.gov ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Off-campus employment is only available to you if you have completed at least one full academic year of your program of study and have an economic hardship that qualifies for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's emergent circumstances.”studyinthestates.dhs.gov ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“To work off campus, you must receive approval from your DSO, obtain an updated Form I-20 and apply for and receive employment authorization from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).”studyinthestates.dhs.gov ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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| Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa) | 20 (reference) government rule Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “If you participate in on-campus employment, you may not work more than 20 hours per week when school is in session.”studyinthestates.dhs.gov ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Co-op / paid work terms built into degrees | Yes Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Co-op students complete at least one summer and one long semester of full-time work with the same employer, receive one or two hours of letter-grade credit per work term and earn a competitive salary.”cockrell.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Optional Practical Training (OPT): 12 months of work in the field of study after a bachelor's degree; a 24-month extension applies to DHS-designated STEM degrees. government rule Fuente (4)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Twelve months of Regular OPT is available for each higher level of study. (For example a student may have 12 months for a bachelor's degree and another 12 months for a master's degree.)”studyinthestates.dhs.gov ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Optional practical training is one type of work permission available for eligible F-1 students. It allows students to get real-world work experience related to their field of study.”studyinthestates.dhs.gov ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“For students who majored in designated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) degrees approved by DHS. This type of OPT is a 24-month extension of OPT.”studyinthestates.dhs.gov ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Have earned a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree from a school that is accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting agency and is certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) at the time you submit your STEM OPT extension application.”www.uscis.gov ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Accelerated bachelor's + master's programme | Yes Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “The integrated Master in Professional Accounting (iMPA) is designed for current Texas McCombs undergraduates. iMPA students earn a BBA degree in accounting and a Master in Professional Accounting degree in just five years.”www.mccombs.utexas.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Earnings by field of study
| Field | After 1 year | After 4 years |
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| Computer and Information Sciences, General STEM | $136,045 | $155,168 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering STEM | $111,942 | $146,003 |
| Petroleum Engineering STEM | $87,445 | $139,867 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $81,536 | $132,075 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $89,780 | $127,158 |
| Chemical Engineering STEM | $93,355 | $115,423 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $75,207 | $105,143 |
| Mechanical Engineering STEM | $87,333 | $104,523 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering STEM | $81,538 | $104,422 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering STEM | $76,819 | $102,544 |
| Civil Engineering STEM | $75,173 | $95,271 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $73,593 | $94,458 |
Median yearly earnings of graduates of this college's bachelor's programme in each field, 1 and 4 years after finishing. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (retrieved 2026-11-11). Only graduates who received U.S. federal student aid are counted, so international students are not included. “STEM” = the field includes majors on the U.S. DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List (updated 2024-07-22); graduates of those majors on F-1 visas may apply for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Check your exact major's CIP code with the college.
Ubicación
| City / state | Austin, TX |
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| Setting | Large city |
| Nearest major airport | Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), about 12 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Setting from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).
Climate
| Warmest month (ago) | average high 37°C (98°F) |
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| Coldest month (ene) | average low 5°C (42°F) |
| Precipitation per year | 921 mm |
| Snowfall per year | almost none |
Month by month
| ene | feb | mar | abr | may | jun | jul | ago | sep | oct | nov | dic | |
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| High °C | 17° | 19° | 23° | 27° | 30° | 34° | 36° | 37° | 33° | 28° | 22° | 18° |
| Low °C | 5° | 8° | 11° | 15° | 19° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 21° | 16° | 10° | 6° |
| Rain mm | 67 | 48 | 73 | 62 | 128 | 94 | 50 | 70 | 88 | 99 | 74 | 69 |
Averages for 1991–2020 at the Austin-Camp Mabry, Tx Us weather station, about 5 km from campus. Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals.
El costo, la tasa de admisión, los rangos de puntajes de exámenes y los ingresos provienen del College Scorecard del Departamento de Educación de EE. UU. (consultado el 2026-11-11). El rango del SAT suma los puntajes por sección de los percentiles 25 y 75, por lo que es aproximado. Los ingresos del Scorecard corresponden a quienes reciben ayuda federal.