Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
U. North Texas admits about 7 in 10 applicants (72%). That puts it in the "Accessible" tier, more selective than 59% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
$75 to apply
Can be waived for applicants with financial need.
Grants credit for AP exams
Men and women
Men were admitted at 69%, women at 75%.
Where applicants live
Texas applicants were admitted at 73%, applicants from other states at 70%, and international applicants at 61%.
All applicants in the same class: 72%
Of those admitted, 26% from Texas enrolled, against 16% from other states and 30% from abroad.
Counted by where applicants lived when they applied, which can differ from who qualifies for in-state tuition. A group's rate reflects who applies from there as well as how the college chooses.
Yield
24% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
Uses a wait list; numbers not published
Applying early
Restrictive early action (not binding)
Restrictive early action: applicants agree not to apply to other colleges' early plans, with exceptions the college sets.
Where you stand
How U. North Texas reads a record
and GPA are both very important; class rank is important. Scores are optional. 43% of first-years sent an SAT and 9% an ACT. Of the 94% whose high school reported a rank, 13% were in the top tenth. Requires 4 years of English, 4 of math, 4 of science, and 2 of social studies. See the years by subject
What they look at
- High school GPA
- Required
- High school record
- Required
- Class rank
- Considered
- College-prep program
- Required
- Recommendations
- Not considered
- Essay
- Not considered
- Legacy status
- Not considered
- Work experience
- Not considered
- Demonstration of competencies
- Not considered
- English proficiency test
- Required
- Other tests
- Not considered
Transferring in
74% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 72% of first-year applicants
7,600 applied · 5,652 admitted · 3,720 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall, spring, and summer.
At least 15 credits completed to apply as a transfer.
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: priority date July 1, decisions on a rolling basis
- Spring entry: priority date December 1, decisions on a rolling basis
- Summer entry: decisions on a rolling basis
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Recommended for some
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Recommended for some
- Interview
- Not required
- Standardized test scores
- Recommended for some
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Required
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Apply by August 1 for fall 2024.
- Priority date: March 1. Applying by then can matter for scholarships, programs, or housing.
- Decisions are sent on a rolling basis starting August 1.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year.
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; accepts the GED.
Requires a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Required |
|---|---|
| English | 4 |
| Math | 4 |
| Science | 4 |
| Foreign language | 2 |
| Social studies | 2 |
| History | 2 |
| Academic electives | 1 |
| Total | 23.5* |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science. *Added up from the subjects listed; the college didn't give a total.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2023 first-years
First-years' high school class rank
13% were in the top tenth of their high school class, 39% in the top quarter, of the 94% whose high school reported a rank.
This college doesn't publish first-years' .
Source:University of North Texas Common Data Set 2023–24, Fall 2023About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1105 on the SAT, 65 points below the median for colleges that report scores.
Optional
Scores are considered if you send them. For students entering in fall 2025.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
submitted ACT
Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;University of North Texas Common Data Set 2023–24, Fall 2025 applicants;University of North Texas Common Data Set 2023–24, Fall 2023;University of North Texas Common Data Set 2023–24, 2023–24;University of North Texas Common Data Set 2023–24, Fall 2024 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)