University of North Texas

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Denton, TX

$8,295

Avg in-state tuition

$18,111

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About University of North Texas

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

The University of North Texas is a large public university located on an urban campus in Denton, Texas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 32,814, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 84%. The university offers 94 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 57%, and a student-faculty ratio of 26:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $8,295, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $18,111.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

84% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

85% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

57% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Considered (not required)

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Considered (not required)

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 20-27

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1050-1240

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

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41k

Students enrolled

72%

Online student enrollment

26:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

42%

Hispanic

25%

Black

13%

Non-U.S. Citizen

7%

Asian

7%

Two or more races

5%

Unknown

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

55%

Socio-economic diversity

39% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

31

Total Online Enrollment

29,658

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

88% On-campus

12% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 5% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 27% online

Doctorate Check Bold 3% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $8,295 $18,111
Graduate $6,350 $13,712

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,000
On-campus room and board $9,888
On-campus other expenses $3,408
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $9,456
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $4,812
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $4,418

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $22,591 $32,407
Off-campus without family $23,563 $33,379
Off-campus with family $13,713 $23,529

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

39%

State Grant Aid

35%

Institution Grant Aid

55%

Pell Grant

39%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,472
State Grant Aid $5,346
Institution Grant Aid $6,113
Pell Grant Aid $4,853

Financial Outlook

$20k

Average student debt after graduation

$39k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FBS

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Architecture And Related Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

BA

MA

DOC

3

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies

BA

MA

DOC

4

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC