University of North Texas is a public 4-year college in Denton, Texas with 34,341 undergraduates. It admits 72% of applicants, costs an average of $15,358 a year after grants and graduates 63% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
University of North Texas acceptance rate and admissions
University of North Texas admitted 72% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 500 to 630, math 480 to 600). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
University of North Texas application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Rolling admission | Applications reviewed as they arrive |
Application fee through the Common App: $75 for U.S. applicants ($85 for international applicants). Confirm dates on University of North Texas’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
University of North Texas tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $11,309 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $21,029 |
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $11,531 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $27,413 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $15,358 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $15,358 a year after grants and scholarships, $12,055 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run University of North Texas's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
University of North Texas graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 63% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $59,434 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $18,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 30% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
University of North Texas majors and what graduates earn
University of North Texas awarded bachelor's degrees in 77 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from computer engineering ($109,151).
All 77 majors at University of North Texas
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at University of North Texas
103 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 103 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and information sciences | Master's | 1,376 | $111,807 | n/a |
| Statistics | Master's | 431 | $99,597 | $20,500 |
| Data analytics | Master's | 356 | n/a | $29,765 |
| Information science | Master's | 348 | $58,925 | $40,039 |
| Data science | Master's | 344 | n/a | n/a |
| Business administration | Master's | 320 | $87,816 | $27,010 |
| Business analytics and operations research | Master's | 299 | $91,548 | n/a |
| Library Science and Administration | Master's | 238 | $52,986 | $32,493 |
| Clinical and counseling psychology | Master's | 133 | $61,013 | $25,000 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | Master's | 104 | n/a | n/a |
| Education leadership | Master's | 88 | $64,237 | $27,000 |
| Music | Master's | 77 | $32,542 | $37,080 |
| Interdisciplinary studies, other | Master's | 74 | $56,496 | $34,050 |
| Accounting | Master's | 67 | $71,778 | $21,967 |
| Education | Master's | 64 | $57,364 | n/a |
| School counseling and student services | Master's | 56 | $48,768 | $39,162 |
| Electrical engineering | Master's | 51 | n/a | n/a |
| Music | Doctoral | 51 | $46,394 | $41,032 |
| Speech-language pathology | Master's | 45 | $60,550 | $36,036 |
| Engineering, general | Master's | 44 | n/a | n/a |
| Taxation | Master's | 42 | $72,619 | $18,413 |
| Applied mathematics | Master's | 41 | n/a | n/a |
| Special education | Master's | 34 | $60,606 | n/a |
| Computer engineering | Master's | 33 | n/a | n/a |
| Public administration | Master's | 32 | $59,645 | $30,584 |
| Biomedical engineering | Master's | 30 | $74,717 | n/a |
| Mechanical engineering | Master's | 30 | $84,705 | n/a |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | Master's | 28 | $52,356 | $35,067 |
| Business | Master's | 28 | $62,080 | $32,504 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | Master's | 27 | $48,765 | $19,843 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | Master's | 26 | $75,666 | $31,500 |
| Hospitality management | Master's | 26 | $63,841 | n/a |
| IT and network administration | Master's | 25 | n/a | n/a |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 24 | $63,684 | $26,518 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | Doctoral | 24 | $98,169 | $71,641 |
| Chemistry | Doctoral | 24 | n/a | n/a |
| Health administration | Master's | 23 | $62,907 | $40,349 |
| Physical and occupational therapy | Master's | 22 | $56,254 | $37,887 |
| Radio, TV and digital media | Master's | 21 | $60,878 | $28,181 |
| Education leadership | Doctoral | 20 | $92,626 | $40,146 |
| Clinical and counseling psychology | Doctoral | 20 | $84,570 | $27,925 |
| Fine and studio arts | Master's | 20 | n/a | n/a |
| Business | Doctoral | 19 | n/a | n/a |
| Journalism | Master's | 16 | $53,015 | n/a |
| Graphic and industrial design | Master's | 15 | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal justice | Master's | 14 | $53,340 | $32,828 |
| Biology | Master's | 13 | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology | Master's | 13 | n/a | n/a |
| Information science | Doctoral | 12 | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by subject | Master's | 12 | $66,820 | n/a |
| Materials Engineering | Master's | 12 | n/a | n/a |
| Mathematics | Master's | 12 | n/a | n/a |
| Social work | Master's | 12 | $52,075 | n/a |
| Computer and information sciences | Doctoral | 11 | n/a | n/a |
| Speech-language pathology | Professional doctorate | 11 | n/a | n/a |
| Public relations and advertising | Master's | 10 | n/a | n/a |
| Materials Engineering | Doctoral | 10 | n/a | n/a |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | Master's | 10 | n/a | n/a |
| Biology | Doctoral | 10 | n/a | n/a |
| Homeland security | Master's | 10 | n/a | n/a |
| English | Doctoral | 9 | n/a | n/a |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | Master's | 9 | n/a | n/a |
| Geography | Master's | 9 | n/a | n/a |
| History | Master's | 9 | n/a | n/a |
| International/Globalization Studies | Master's | 8 | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by grade level | Master's | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Romance languages | Master's | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Biochemistry and molecular biology | Doctoral | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Doctoral | 6 | $68,358 | n/a |
| Political science | Master's | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Political science | Doctoral | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| History | Doctoral | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Environmental science | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Communication | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| School counseling and student services | Doctoral | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Biomedical engineering | Doctoral | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Mechanical engineering | Doctoral | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| English | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Philosophy | Doctoral | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Economics | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Health professions, general | Doctoral | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Biochemistry and molecular biology | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Philosophy | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Physics | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Research and experimental psychology | Doctoral | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Sociology | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by subject | Doctoral | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Linguistics and Computer Science | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Physics | Doctoral | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Public administration | Doctoral | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Special education | Doctoral | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Electrical engineering | Doctoral | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Sociology | Doctoral | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Human resources | Doctoral | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Environmental science | Doctoral | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Mathematics | Doctoral | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Chemistry | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Teaching English as a second language | Master's | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Linguistics | Master's | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Master's | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Anthropology | Master's | 0 | $63,696 | n/a |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | Master's | 0 | $60,615 | n/a |
Students and location
- 34,341 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 54% women, 47% men
- 25 students for every faculty member
- Setting: midsize city
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of North Texas?
University of North Texas admitted 72% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does University of North Texas cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $11,309 for in-state students and $21,029 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $15,358 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for University of North Texas?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 500 to 630 in reading and writing and 480 to 600 in math, and 19 to 27 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is University of North Texas test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, University of North Texas reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at University of North Texas?
63% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do University of North Texas graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $59,434 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.