University of North Texas Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
University of North Texas is a public research university in Denton, Texas, enrolling about 34,341 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 72.23% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $57,010 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $11,309
- 2024 Average Net Price: $15,649 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 72.23% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 34,341 84.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 60.71%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
- First-Generation Students: 34.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 5.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 72.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1109
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 37,680
- Applicants (IPEDS): 36,807
- Room & Board: $11,194 annual estimate
University of North Texas: what the data shows
Common questions about University of North Texas, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is University of North Texas?
University of North Texas is located in Denton, TX (ZIP 76203-1277).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is University of North Texas public or private?
University of North Texas is a Public institution.
How much does University of North Texas cost?
Published tuition: $11,309 in-state, $21,149 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $15,649.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $12,311 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $12,668 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $14,473 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $19,576 |
| $110,001+ | $22,943 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $45,236.
How hard is it to get into University of North Texas?
Admission rate: 72.23%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1109 and midpoint ACT 23.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is University of North Texas?
Total enrollment: 34,341 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 37,680 students.
Graduate enrollment: 12,406 students.
About 84% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at University of North Texas?
150%-time completion rate: 60.71%.
First-year retention: 76.6%.
What do graduates of University of North Texas earn?
Median earnings: $46,304 six years after entry; $57,010 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $19,250.
38.04% of students receive Pell grants.
What is University of North Texas known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (1,079 completions)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (631 completions)
- Psychology, General (631 completions)
- Information Technology (607 completions)
- Information Science/Studies (491 completions)
- Mathematics and Statistics (455 completions)
- Business Analytics (428 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (386 completions)
- Data Science, General (376 completions)
- General Studies (367 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is University of North Texas a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 72.23%; completion rate 60.71%; median earnings $57,010 at 10 years; net price $15,649. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$11,309
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of North Texas was $11,309.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$15,649
2024 Value
In 2024 University of North Texas had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,649.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$62,596 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$15,649 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$45,236 4-Year In-State Tuition
$84,596 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$11,194 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,120 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$23,623 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$94,492 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for University of North Texas.
Financial Aid by Income Level
38.04% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
36.12% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of North Texas was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of North Texas in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $8,745 | $17,241 | $10,774 |
| 2014 | $9,346 | $18,034 | $10,856 |
| 2015 | $9,730 | $19,090 | $12,784 |
| 2016 | $10,153 | $19,945 | $13,759 |
| 2017 | $10,544 | $20,504 | $13,832 |
| 2018 | $10,852 | $20,812 | $13,609 |
| 2019 | $11,044 | $21,172 | $15,086 |
| 2020 | $11,090 | $20,906 | $14,122 |
| 2021 | $11,090 | $20,906 | $14,073 |
| 2022 | $11,140 | $20,932 | $15,205 |
| 2023 | $11,164 | $21,244 | $14,352 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
72.23% Acceptance Rate
36,807 Total Applicants
26,671 Students Admitted
6,926 First-Time Students Enrolled
25.97% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1109
ACT Average: 23
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of North Texas reported total enrollment of about 34,341 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 47% male and 53% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (34.1%), Hispanic or Latino (30.2%), and Black or African American (16.9%). About 38.04% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 34.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
84.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of North Texas in 2024 is 34,341 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 37,680 students. Graduate enrollment is about 12,406 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
76.6%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 34.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
43.36% 100% Completion Time
60.71% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 43.36% of students graduating from University of North Texas completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General: 60% male / 40% female
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 45% male / 55% female
- Psychology, General: 21% male / 79% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for University of North Texas.
Return on Investment
$19,250 Median Student Debt
$57,010 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
33.77% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
810.76% Return on Investment
3.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for University of North Texas.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 139 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 1,079 completions
2. Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 631 completions
3. Psychology, General: 631 completions
4. Information Technology: 607 completions
5. Information Science/Studies: 491 completions
6. Mathematics and Statistics: 455 completions
7. Business Analytics: 428 completions
8. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 386 completions
9. Data Science, General: 376 completions
Most popular programs at University of North Texas.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for University of North Texas graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of North Texas from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 72.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $11,092
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,601
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
University of North Texas is a public institution located in Denton, TX, classified as Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Computer and Information Sciences, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General. Enrollment is approximately 34,341 students. Student body composition includes White (34.1%), Hispanic or Latino (30.2%), Black or African American (16.9%). The admission rate is 72.23%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1109. The 150%-time completion rate is 60.71%. Approximately 38.04% of students receive Pell Grants. About 34.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
Location
Denton, TX 76203-1277
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 139 distinct degree programs, University of North Texas provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of North Texas located?
University of North Texas is located in Denton, TX.
What is University of North Texas's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at University of North Texas is 72.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 36,807 applicants and 26,671 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does University of North Texas cost?
Reported tuition is $11,309 and average net price is $15,649 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,194 annually.
What is the student body demographics at University of North Texas?
University of North Texas reports undergraduate enrollment of about 37,680 students, White (34.1%), Hispanic or Latino (30.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of North Texas?
About 34.8% of students at University of North Texas are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for University of North Texas?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, University of North Texas reports midpoint SAT about 1109 and midpoint ACT about 23.
What do graduates of University of North Texas earn?
Median earnings are $46,304 six years after entry and $57,010 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of North Texas?
The 150%-time completion rate is 60.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of North Texas students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $19,250.
Is University of North Texas public or private?
University of North Texas is a public institution located in Denton, TX.
Is University of North Texas an HBCU?
No. University of North Texas is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of North Texas a tribal college?
No. University of North Texas is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- Denton, Texas city profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Texas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.