Home
Colleges
University of North Texas
Admissions

University of North Texas
Admissions

Interested in attending University of North Texas?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of North Texas, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

72
%
Acceptance rate
1160
SAT Midpoint
August 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of North Texas?

72%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, UNT accepted 72% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 36,807 people applied and 26,671 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
15400 / 20515 (75%)
Men
11271 / 16292 (69%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of North Texas:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

25%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 25% ended up enrolling at University of North Texas, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into University of North Texas by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things UNT considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Class Rank

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of North Texas?

1160
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

13% of freshmen who attended UNT were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 39% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

UNT is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

43%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

10%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
480
Math Mean
570
75th Percentile
600
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
500
Verbal Mean
590
75th Percentile
630
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1000
Composite Mean
1160
75th Percentile
1220

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to University of North Texas. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 1
Regular admission deadline
August 1
Application notification

Mistakes were made

(But not by you!)

These are the top 10 mistakes people make when searching for colleges

Top Ten Mistakes

CollegeIQ relies on data from government and private resources. Always confer with the individual college or university for the most recent data. Learn more about our data and methodology.

© 2025 Whittier Media, LLC. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service