UT Austin guides for 31 origin states

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Each guide includes the closest airport and flight time to Austin, driving distance, the comparison between your home-state public flagship and UT after residency, cost-of-living considerations specific to your origin, and a state-specific FAQ.

The savings math, in one sentence

UT Austin out-of-state tuition is $44,908/year; in-state is $11,688/year; the annual savings from establishing Texas residency is $33,220/year. Over three years (with residency approved for year 2 onward), the savings is approximately $99,660.

What is the same regardless of origin state

• The legal pathway. Texas Education Code §54.052 governs residency for tuition at all Texas public universities. The same rules apply to a California family as to a Minnesota family.
• The 12-month domicile clock. Continuous Texas presence with supporting indicia (driver's license, vehicle registration, voter registration, federal tax return showing Texas residence) for 12 months before petitioning.
• The property pathway. Either Rule 3 (student-occupied Texas property) or Rule 4 (parent-owned Texas property rented to the student via LLC) work for any origin family.
• The petition process. Filed through UT MyStatus with documentation; typical processing time 6-10 weeks.

What varies by origin state

• Travel logistics. Flight options to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport vary by origin. East Coast and Midwest families typically have 2-4 hour direct flights. West Coast families have 3-4 hour direct flights.
• Cost-of-living adjustment. Coastal families (CA, NY, MA, NJ) typically find Austin cheaper. Midwest and Southeast families (OH, IN, TN, GA, NC) find Austin comparable or slightly more expensive.
• Property strategy. Some families prefer to maintain their primary out-of-state residence and add a Texas investment property. Others fully relocate. The right strategy depends on family circumstances.
• Tax considerations. Origin-state tax exposure on Texas-sourced rental income varies. Most families consult a CPA familiar with both states.

Don't see your origin state?

The 31 origin states above represent where the highest concentration of UT Austin out-of-state students come from. If your origin is not yet listed (for example, Oregon, Connecticut, Kansas, or Oklahoma), the residency pathway works identically. Contact me with your specific situation and I will walk you through the same analysis I would put in a dedicated state guide.