UNT acceptance rate, cost and outcomes
University of North Texas · Public · Denton, TX · 33,858 undergraduates (IPEDS fall 2023)
UNT admitted 72.5% of applicants for fall 2023, up from 59.7% in 2013. Texas residents pay $11,309 in tuition and fees for 2025-26; out-of-state students pay $21,029.
Admit rate, 2013 to 2023
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| Fall | Admit rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 59.7% | 18,299 | 10,922 |
| 2014 | 65.4% | 16,842 | 11,012 |
| 2015 | 70.1% | 16,253 | 11,401 |
| 2016 | 71.8% | 16,826 | 12,080 |
| 2017 | 72.4% | 18,650 | 13,504 |
| 2018 | 71.1% | 20,006 | 14,215 |
| 2019 | 73.6% | 21,724 | 15,992 |
| 2020 | 84.0% | 21,514 | 18,067 |
| 2021 | 81.4% | 24,858 | 20,240 |
| 2022 | 79.1% | 32,016 | 25,335 |
| 2023 | 72.5% | 36,807 | 26,671 |
Applications went from 18,299 in fall 2013 to 36,807 in fall 2023. Admit rate = admitted ÷ applicants. Source: IPEDS fall admissions.1
What families actually pay
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| Family income | Net price / year, 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $12,866 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $12,814 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $12,645 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $15,983 |
| Over $110,000 | $23,964 |
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $11,309 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $21,029 |
| Cost of attendance (2024-25) | $27,413 |
| Average net price, students with federal aid (2024-25) | $15,358 |
Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants, for first-time full-time students with federal aid paying the in-state rate, 2024-25. Tuition is 2025-26. Source: College Scorecard.2
SAT and ACT
Middle 50% (25th to 75th percentile) of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores: 43% submitted the SAT, 10% the ACT. Source: IPEDS fall 2023.1
Similar public colleges
| College | Admit rate | Tuition and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech TX | 70.9% | $11,852 in-state |
| University of Houston TX | 69.5% | $9,717 in-state |
| UT Dallas TX | 65.5% | $14,664 in-state |
Same state and type first, then the nearest admit rate. Fall 2023 and 2025-26 figures.
What the numbers say
At the University of North Texas, 36,807 students applied for fall 2023 and 72.5% were admitted.1 The 2013 rate was 59.7%, leaving the gain at 12.8 percentage points, though the 2023 rate is below the 84.0% reached in 2020.1 Yearly comparisons showed a decline 4 times out of 10.1 Applications grew 101%, from 18,299 to 36,807, and admits grew 144%, from 10,922 to 26,671.1
UNT is test-optional. Among students who reported scores, the middle 50% fell between 500 and 630 on SAT reading and writing, 480 and 600 on SAT math, and 19 and 27 on the ACT.1
Texas residents pay $11,309 in tuition and fees for 2025-26, which is above the $9,727 median of 36 public bachelor's colleges in Texas, and others pay $21,029.2 Net price stays near $12,866 for families earning $0 to $30,000 and $12,645 for $48,001 to $75,000, then climbs to $23,964 over $110,000.2
63% of 2019 entrants graduated within 6 years against a 45% median across 89 Texas colleges.2 Pell grants went to 44% of undergraduates, and 77% of fall 2023 entrants were retained.2 Median earnings at 10 years after entry are $59,434, and the median federal debt for borrowers is $18,000.2
Every number on this page, with its source field
| Figure | Value | File, field, year |
|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 36,807 | IPEDS ADM2023, APPLCN, fall 20231 |
| Admitted | 26,671 | IPEDS ADM2023, ADMSSN, fall 20231 |
| Enrolled first-years | 6,926 | IPEDS ADM2023, ENRLT, fall 20231 |
| Undergraduates | 33,858 | IPEDS DRVEF2023, EFUG, fall 20234 |
| Admission policy | Selective (not open admission) | IPEDS IC2023, OPENADMP, 2023-243 |
| Test policy | Test-optional | IPEDS ADM2023, ADMCON7, fall 20231 |
| SAT reading/writing, 25th percentile | 500 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATVR25, fall 20231 |
| SAT reading/writing, 75th percentile | 630 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATVR75, fall 20231 |
| SAT math, 25th percentile | 480 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATMT25, fall 20231 |
| SAT math, 75th percentile | 600 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATMT75, fall 20231 |
| ACT composite, 25th percentile | 19 | IPEDS ADM2023, ACTCM25, fall 20231 |
| ACT composite, 75th percentile | 27 | IPEDS ADM2023, ACTCM75, fall 20231 |
| Enrolled students submitting SAT | 43% | IPEDS ADM2023, SATPCT, fall 20231 |
| Enrolled students submitting ACT | 10% | IPEDS ADM2023, ACTPCT, fall 20231 |
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $11,309 | College Scorecard, TUITIONFEE_IN, 2025-262 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $21,029 | College Scorecard, TUITIONFEE_OUT, 2025-262 |
| Cost of attendance | $27,413 | College Scorecard, COSTT4_A, 2024-252 |
| Average net price, students with federal aid | $15,358 | College Scorecard, NPT4_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $0 to $30,000 | $12,866 | College Scorecard, NPT41_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $30,001 to $48,000 | $12,814 | College Scorecard, NPT42_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $48,001 to $75,000 | $12,645 | College Scorecard, NPT43_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $75,001 to $110,000 | $15,983 | College Scorecard, NPT44_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income over $110,000 | $23,964 | College Scorecard, NPT45_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Graduation rate within 6 years | 63% | College Scorecard, C150_4, 2019 entrants2 |
| First-year retention | 77% | College Scorecard, RET_FT4, fall 2023 entrants2 |
| Undergraduates with a Pell grant | 44% | College Scorecard, PCTPELL, 2024-252 |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $59,434 | College Scorecard, MD_EARN_WNE_P10, 2022-232 |
| Median federal debt of graduates | $18,000 | College Scorecard, GRAD_DEBT_MDN, FY2024-252 |
| Median in-state tuition and fees, public colleges, Texas (N = 36) | $9,727 | College Scorecard, median TUITIONFEE_IN, public bachelor's institutions, 2025-262 |
| Median graduation rate within 6 years, Texas (N = 89) | 45% | College Scorecard, median C150_4, bachelor's institutions, 2019 entrants2 |
Sources
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): IPEDS admissions files, fall 2013 to fall 2023 (IC2013, ADM2014, ADM2015, ADM2016, ADM2017, ADM2018, ADM2019, ADM2020, ADM2021, ADM2022, ADM2023). Checked 26 Oct 2026.
- U.S. Department of Education: College Scorecard, Most Recent Institution-Level Data (Most-Recent-Cohorts-Institution (release of 15 Oct 2026)). Data years: 2019 entrants, 2022-23, 2024-25, 2025-26, FY2024-25, fall 2023 entrants. Checked 25 Oct 2026.
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2023-24 (IC2023.zip). Data years: 2023-24. Checked 26 Oct 2026.
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): IPEDS Fall Enrollment, derived variables, fall 2023 (DRVEF2023.zip). Data years: 2023. Checked 26 Oct 2026.
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