University of North Texas
Denton, TX · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City
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About University of North Texas
The University of North Texas (UNT) is a public research university located in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, United States. Its main campus is in Denton, with a satellite campus in Frisco. It serves as the flagship of the University of North Texas System, which also includes universities in Dallas and Fort Worth. UNT offers 116 bachelor's, 87 master's, and 40 doctoral programs. Founded in 1890, it was the 24th largest university in the United States by enrollment in 2023. UNT is classified as an "R1: Doctoral University – Very high research spending and doctorate production" by the Carnegie system, the highest Carnegie designation for U.S. research institutions. It is designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution and Minority-Serving Institution by the U.S. Department of Education. UNT is also designated as an Emerging Research University by the State of Texas and is one of four universities supported by the Texas University Fund (TUF), a permanent endowment with a current market value of $6.31 billion as of December 31, 2025, designed to help elevate participating universities into the top tier of national research institutions. As of fall 2024, UNT enrolled 46,180 students, making
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72%
Acceptance
$15,649
Net price
34,341
Enrollment
61%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
72%
Acceptance rate
1,109
SAT average
23
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$15,649
Average net price
$11,309
In-state tuition
$21,149
Out-of-state tuition
$11,194
Room & board
$1,120
Books & supplies
$26,243
Total cost of attendance
38%
Students receiving Pell grants
36%
Students with federal loans
$19,250
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$57,010
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$46,304
Median earnings (6 yrs)
61%
Graduation rate
77%
Retention rate
81%
Earn more than a HS grad
$7,601
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
34,341
Total enrollment
16%
Part-time
22
Avg. age at entry
35%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
University of North Texas FAQ
Is University of North Texas a public or private school?
University of North Texas is a public institution located in Denton, TX.
What is the acceptance rate at University of North Texas?
University of North Texas has an acceptance rate of 72%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does University of North Texas cost?
The average annual net price at University of North Texas is $15,649 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $11,309 in-state and $21,149 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at University of North Texas?
About 61% of students at University of North Texas complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do University of North Texas graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, University of North Texas students earn a median of $57,010 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of North Texas?
Admitted students at University of North Texas have an average SAT score of 1,109 and an ACT midpoint of 23. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend University of North Texas?
University of North Texas enrolls about 34,341 students.
Campus
Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Mathematicianer · Public domain. Additional images are representative.
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