University of North Texas SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
UNT is accessible for many applicants, and the listed merit scholarships point to a 3.25+ GPA rather than a test-score cutoff. Separately, because UNT is test-optional and 43% of applicants submit SAT scores, aim near or above a 1220 SAT if you want your score to add strength.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
University of North Texas facts and stats
University of North Texas enrolls 34,458 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. UNT has a 77% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 61%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 26:1.
Denton, TX
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Key University of North Texas application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
August 1
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
March 1
Financial Aid Priority
January 15
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to test-optional UNT, plan to take your first test by spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for superscore-focused retakes; a December test should still arrive before UNT’s August 1 Regular Decision deadline.
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What you'll actually pay
UNT, a public university in the American Conference, lists in-state tuition at $8,673 and out-of-state tuition at $21,273. About 52% of students receive aid, and the FAFSA priority deadline is January 15.
At UNT, out-of-state tuition is $21,273, while in-state tuition is $8,673, with room and board adding about $11,194. Financial aid plays a significant role: 52% of students receive aid, and the average aid package is $15,558. Merit awards average $5,895, which can further reduce costs for qualifying students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $21,160.
Student life at University of North Texas
18% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Priority
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 2% of men join fraternities, and 2% of women join sororities.
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