University of Austin

For the public university, see University of Texas at Austin.

University of Austin
MottoDare to Think
TypePrivate liberal arts college
EstablishedNovember 8, 2021; 3 years ago (2021-11-08)
FoundersJoe Lonsdale
Pano Kanelos
Niall Ferguson
Bari Weiss
AccreditationUnaccredited
Religious affiliation
Nonsectarian
Endowment$200 million (2023)[1]
PresidentPano Kanelos
ProvostJacob Howland
Academic staff
23
Students100[2]
Location
Austin
,
Texas
,
78701
,
U.S.

30°17′06″N 97°44′43″W / 30.2850°N 97.7453°W / 30.2850; -97.7453
Websiteuaustin.org
The Scarborough Building in Austin, the current home of UATX

The University of Austin (UATX) is a private liberal arts university located in Austin, Texas.[3][4] The university has established a campus in downtown Austin's Scarbrough Building, and enrolled its first undergraduate cohort in the fall of 2024.[1][5]

UATX is not accredited, and its students are not eligible for Federal Student Aid. However, it is approved to grant bachelor’s degrees by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The founding class has been offered free tuition.[6][7]

  1. ^ a b McGee, Kate (November 8, 2023). "With $200 million and state approval, University of Austin is ready to start accepting applicants". The Texas Tribune. Archived from the original on November 8, 2023. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  2. ^ Joe Lonsdale (August 29, 2024). "Building a New University on Firm Foundations". City Journal. Retrieved September 6, 2024. This fall, UATX welcomes its inaugural class of 100 students.
  3. ^ McGee, Kate (November 9, 2021). "The new University of Austin hopes to counter what its founders say is a culture of censorship at most colleges". The Texas Tribune. Archived from the original on November 9, 2021.
  4. ^ Reimann, Nicholas (November 8, 2021). "Here's What We Know About The University of Austin - The Self-Proclaimed Anti-Censorship Institution". Forbes. Archived from the original on November 9, 2021.
  5. ^ Weissman, Sara. "University of Austin Enters Its First Academic Year". Inside Higher Ed.
  6. ^ "College Navigator". National Center for Education Statistics. Archived from the original on October 3, 2023. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  7. ^ "Scholarhips and Tuition: Need-Based Financial Aid". University of Austin. Archived from the original on February 19, 2024. Retrieved February 19, 2024.