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name: University of Texas at Austin
contexts: The University of Texas at Austin Former names The University of Texas ( 1881 -- 1967 ) Motto Disciplina praesidium civitatis ( Latin ) Motto in English A cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy . Type Flagship state university Space - grant university Established September 15 , 1883 ( 1883 - 09 - 15 ) Academic affiliations UT System AAU URA SURA ORAU APLU Endowment $3.642 billion ( 2017 ) President Gregory L. Fenves Provost Maurie McInnis Academic staff 3,071 ( Fall 2016 ) Administrative staff 11,645 ( 2015 ) Students 51,331 ( Fall 2016 ) Undergraduates 40,168 ( Fall 2016 ) Postgraduates 11,163 ( Fall 2016 ) Location Austin , Texas , United States Campus Urban Colors Burnt orange and white Nickname Longhorns Sporting affiliations NCAA Division I -- Big 12 Mascot Bevo Website www.utexas.edu