Texas Athletics produced a cluster of measurable milestones in a two-week window this May: the program led all SEC schools in fundraising, multiple spring teams reached national-contention status, and the football program posted a reported GPA record. Over the same window, the student Big Ticket price rose for the second consecutive year, now at $270 for 2026–27. The rankings below order six data points by the magnitude of the number or the size of the year-over-year shift.
Quantifiable milestone value with year-over-year direction · Spring 2026 (May 2026 snapshot)
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Athletic Donations — FY 2024–25
Texas led all SEC programs in athletic donations for fiscal year 2024–25, finishing more than $50 million ahead of second-place Tennessee and roughly $110 million ahead of Texas A&M.
$167,786,462↑ - 2
Football Team GPA — Spring 2026
The football program recorded a team-wide GPA of 3.36 in the spring 2026 semester, described as a program record under head coach Steve Sarkisian. A previous staff's team average was reported at 2.33.
3.36↑ - 3
Baseball National Ranking — D1Baseball Poll (May 18)
Texas moved from No. 6 to No. 5 after sweeping Missouri to earn the No. 2 seed in the SEC Tournament. The Longhorns also completed their second consecutive 40-win regular season, the first time that had occurred in 15 years.
No. 5↑ - 4
Men's Tennis NCAA Tournament Finish
The No. 2-seeded Texas men's tennis team reached the national title match before falling 4–3 to No. 4-seeded Virginia.
Runner-up (national title match)★ - 5
Softball Wins Against Ranked Opponents
Texas softball entered the NCAA Tournament at 35–7 overall with 15 wins against ranked opponents. The program is the defending national champion.
15 (through late April)★ - 6
Student Big Ticket Price — 2026–27 Academic Year
The student Big Ticket rose from $250 to $270 for 2026–27, an 8% increase and the second consecutive annual hike. The Longhorn Foundation football priority add-on also increased, from $130 to $140.
$270↑