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The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the University of Texas at AustinUnited States. Founded in 1883, the university has grown from a single building, eight teachers, two departments and 221 students to a 350-acre main campus with 21,000 faculty and staff, 17 colleges and schools and more than 50,000 students.

UT is annually ranked among the country’s very best public research universities and many of its colleges, schools and departments are considered among the finest in the nation. The library system is the nation’s fifth-largest University of Texas at Austinacademic library and is one of the top 10 research libraries in the nation. From the Life Science Library to the Perry Castañeda Library, the public can access more than eight million volumes within the 17 libraries on campus.

The UT Tower has been the university’s most recognizable landmark and symbol since it was completed in 1937. At 307 feet, the 27-floor Tower can be seen from almost any location in Austin. Bevo, a Texas longhorn, has been the school’s mascot since 1916. The longhorn represents the pride and tradition of the university.