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University of North Texas at Dallas SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range775 to 886
ACT RangeN/A
Average GPA3.28
Acceptance Rate84.5%

UNT Dallas’s 84.5% acceptance rate means your main task is confirming fit, not chasing a reach-school score. If you choose to submit SAT scores, aim above the middle range, around 890 or higher, so the score clearly adds to your GPA and coursework.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

University of North Texas at Dallas facts and stats

Quick Facts

University of North Texas at Dallas is an urban public university with 2,953 undergraduate students. UNT Dallas has a freshman retention rate of 65% and a 6-year graduation rate of 42%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 19:1.

Location

Dallas, TX

Undergrad Enrollment2,953
Freshman Retention65%
SettingUrban
Student to Faculty Ratio19:1
Graduation Rate42%
Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key University of North Texas at Dallas application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

August 11

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

December 1

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 15

Test dates

SAT 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

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to test-optional UNT Dallas, plan to take your first test by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes to improve your score, with the December test as the last fall retake that should arrive comfortably before the August 11 Regular Decision deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

UNT Dallas is a public university with in-state tuition of $7,839 and out-of-state tuition of $20,439. About 78% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $5,860. Submit the FAFSA by the March 15 priority deadline.

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In-State Tuition$7,839
Out-of-State Tuition$20,439
Room and Board$9,954
Average Merit Award$5,860
Application FeeN/A
Students on Aid78%
Average Aid Package$14,119
Average Debt at Grad$18,230

Out-of-state tuition at UNT Dallas is $20,439, while in-state tuition is $7,839. Room and board adds about $9,954, so total costs vary meaningfully by residency and living situation. About 78% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $14,119, and the average merit award is $5,860. Graduates leave with an average debt of $18,230.

Student life at University of North Texas at Dallas

Activities and Organizations
Dance
Student government
Campus ministries
Housing

2% of undergrads live on campus

Freshman housing: No guarantee

Coed
Greek life

Fraternities and sororities are active on campus.

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