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Field Guide UT Austin

UT Austin campus size, address, and other sites

Main campus acreage and address, plus UT’s research campuses, medical school, and field sites

UT’s other campuses and sites

Acreage and locations are from UT’s course catalog unless the note says otherwise.

  • J.J. Pickle Research Campus · 476 acres at 10100 Burnet Rd, Austin. Research in engineering, science, and the social sciences. Home to the Texas Advanced Computing Center8 miles north
  • Brackenridge tract · 445 acres. Life sciences researchOn Lady Bird Lake
  • Montopolis Research Center · 94 acres. Research centerSoutheast Austin
  • Dell Medical School · Health Learning Building. Medical education, research, and clinical care1501 Red River St, Austin
  • UT Marine Science Institute · 855 E Cotter Ave, on Mustang Island. Marine research, teaching, and outreachPort Aransas
  • McDonald Observatory · In the Davis Mountains. Telescopes and research instruments, plus public programsNear Fort Davis
  • Stengl–Lost Pines Biological Station · Biological stationNear Smithville
  • Winedale · Museum and conference centerNear Round Top
  • Bee Cave Research Center · Research centerWest of Austin
  • Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterSouthwest Austin
  • Sam Rayburn Library · LibraryBonham
  • John Nance Garner House and Museum · House and museumUvalde
  • Paisano · J. Frank Dobie’s ranchNot listed

UT Austin main campus at a glance

  • Original campus · Just north of the state capitol40 acres
  • Number of buildings · UT lists its major buildings by name, not a totalNot posted
How many buildings does UT Austin have?UT doesn’t post a count.

The catalog names the major buildings and what each houses, but gives no total. Ask UT’s main line, 512-471-3434, if you need a number.

How do I get to the Pickle Research Campus?It’s 8 miles north, and a CapMetro bus stops on it.

Route 803 Burnet/South Lamar stops on campus. UT students, faculty, and staff ride free with a UT ID. The Red Line stops nearby at Kramer station.

SourcesUT’s facts page, contact page, and catalog

UT Austin campus mapEnrollmentColleges and schools