The College of Natural Sciences is one of the largest colleges of science in the United States, with a community of more than 12,000 undergraduate and graduate students, 700 tenured, tenure-track and non-tenure track faculty members, and 1,200 staff.
Preparing Tomorrow's Leaders
The College of Natural Sciences is a major source of future scientists, doctors, mathematicians, technologists, educators and entrepreneurs. Our student success stems from our commitment to developing new paradigms for educating math and science students of the 21st century. We believe that:
- All students should be placed in a small academic community program.
- Students learn best through gaining hands-on experience and experience in leadership roles.
- Technology can transform teaching and learning when paired with world-class instructors.
Commitment to Basic Science and Discovery
Research is the core of the College of Natural Sciences. The college is home to many of the top faculty and best graduate students in the world, and its undergraduates learn by engaging in cutting-edge research in laboratories across campus. Our scientists and student have access to outstanding research facilities, and grants and contracts awarded to faculty amount to more than $116 million per year. Through research programs in the college, faculty and students are developing new technologies, ideas and solutions that change the world.
Fast Facts
- 17 undergraduate and graduate programs ranked in the top 10 by U.S. News & World Report
- Largest undergraduate research program at a single institution
- Established: 1970
- Dean: Dr. David Vanden Bout
- Largest college at The University of Texas at Austin
- 12 departments
- 22 members of the National Academies
- 40 recipients of Regents' Outstanding Teaching Awards
- 20 fellows of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
- 3 recipients of the National Medal of Science
- $116 million in extramural funding annually
