Applying to UNT

Acceptance RateSAT Median
72.46% 1,100
University of North Texas's acceptance rate is 72.46% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 36,807 students applied and 26,671 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into UNT.
UNT's acceptance rate places 20th out of 77 Texas colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,100 and the ACT score is 23 at UNT. UNT's SAT score ranks 22nd out of 59 Texas colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to UNT, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of University of North Texas is 72.46% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 25.97%. 16,292 men and 20,515 women applied to UNT and 11,271 men and 15,400 women students were accepted.
Among them, 3,115 men and 3,811 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at UNT.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at UNT
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants36,80716,29220,51500
Admitted26,67111,27115,40000
Enrolled6,9263,1153,81100
Acceptance Rate 72.46%69.18%75.07%--
Yield 25.97%27.64%24.75%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
University of North Texas 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 2,999 students (43% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 689 students (10%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at UNT.
The median SAT score is 1,100 with 560 SAT EBRW and 540 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 630 and the 25th percentile is 500. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 600 and 25th percentile is 480 .
The median ACT composite score is 23 with 75th percentile score of 27 and 25th percentile score of 19 at UNT. The median ACT math score is 21 and the ACT English score is 22.
The SAT and ACT scores at University of North Texas are relatively low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,255, ACT: 27 - public research university with very high research activity).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at UNT
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total98011001230
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing500560630
SAT Math480540600
ACT Composite192327
ACT Math172125
ACT English182227
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
University of North Texas 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 6,926 first-year students enrolled in UNT. The proportion of full-time students is 96.82% and part-time students is 3.18%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 44.98% and women students is 55.02%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at UNT.
First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at UNT
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total6,9263,1153,81100
Full-time6,7063,0023,70400
Part-time22011310700
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at UNT. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply University of North Texas.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
UNT Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramRequired
RecommendationsNot Considered
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayNot Considered
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $75 for undergraduate schools and $75 for graduate schools of University of North Texas. The next table provides general admission information for applying to UNT.
Admission Information for Applying to UNT
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$75
Graduate Application Fees$75
Admission Informationwww.unt.edu/admissions/index.html
Online Applicationapply.unt.edu/
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsOffers within a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedCredits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)
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