University of North Texas
PublicDenton, TX
University of North Texas is a public very large school in Denton, TX, enrolling about 34,341 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 72% of applicants. Engineering graduates, especially in Computer Engineering, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $109,151/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Regular Decision: Jul 31, 2027
Confirm on University of North Texas's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $9,840 more per year in tuition and fees (1.9x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
University of North Texas takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Academic Common Market
Residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia can pay in-state tuition for a specific major that no public college in their home state offers. You need admission to that major and approval from your home state's coordinator.
Where do you stand against University of North Texas's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what University of North Texas weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is University of North Texas's acceptance rate?
University of North Texas in Denton, TX admits approximately 72% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for University of North Texas?
Admitted students at University of North Texas typically score between 980–1230 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for University of North Texas?
Admitted students at University of North Texas typically score between 19–27 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of North Texas cost?
University of North Texas's total cost of attendance is reported at $26,243 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does University of North Texas offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- University of North Texas takes part in the Academic Common Market, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at University of North Texas?
For 2024-25, University of North Texas's published tuition and required fees were $21,149 for out-of-state students and $11,309 for in-state students -- $9,840 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for University of North Texas?
University of North Texas's deadlines are Regular Decision Jul 31, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does University of North Texas require students to live on campus?
No -- University of North Texas doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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