r/UTAustin is a subreddit with 114k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses looking for, roommate, struggling, hate, and housing, and they frequently recommend/review ice cream, donut, and apartment recommendations.
The University of Texas at Austin
Popular Themes in r/UTAustin
#1
Advice Requests
: "financial aid at ut this semester"
28 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Eye appointment places near UT to get contacts and new glasses?"
2 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "ut gym situation is embarrassing"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/UTAustin
#1
Looking For
47 posts
#2
Roommate
29 posts
#3
Struggling
26 posts
#4
Hate
11 posts
#5
Housing
9 posts
#6
Ut
9 posts
#7
Tired
8 posts
#8
Hard Time
7 posts
#9
Waitlist
: "Chances on getting off this Waitlist?"
7 posts
#10
Annoying
6 posts
Products Discussed in r/UTAustin
Ice Cream
34 reviews
#1
Jeni's
5.0★ from 9 reviews
#2
Amy's
4.0★ from 5 reviews
#3
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream
5.0★ from 2 reviews
Donut
24 reviews
#1
SH Do-Nuts
5.0★ from 5 reviews
#2
Combo Donuts
4.7★ from 3 reviews
#3
Round Rock Donuts
4.0★ from 2 reviews
Apartment Recommendations
14 reviews
#1
North Campus
4.0★ from 5 reviews
#2
North Campus Apartment
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
2400 Nueces
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/UTAustin
#1
Question
: "How are y'all not drenched?"
141 posts
#2
Discussion
: "Annual Reminder: CULTS are active on campus and targeting YOU!"
28 posts
#3
Other
: "spotted this white squirrel flipping the hell out"
9 posts
#4
Photo
: "Can't wait to see the renovated tower"
6 posts
#5
Announcement
: "PSA: It’s over 100 everyday for this first week of class, so please be careful!"
5 posts
#6
Events
: "HackTX 26 apps are open -- Oct 24-26 at UT Austin, 25k in prizes!!"
5 posts
#7
News
: "Daniel Brinks Named Interim Dean of the College of Liberal Arts"
4 posts
#8
Meme
: "How it feels walking on speedway during welcome week but the people tabling won’t leave you alone"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/UTAustin
Yearly
+14k members(13.8%)
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Last updated: August 28, 2026