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University of North Texas
Most applicants get into University of North Texas — 72.2% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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University of North Texas sits in Denton proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Engineering, where graduates median $109,151 four years out. Faculty pay averages $133,104 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. Most of its 34,341 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 76.6% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 980 and 1230 — above the TX middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of North Texas's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 980–1230 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, University of North Texas's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 500 | 560 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 540 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 | 27 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of North Texas received 36,807 applications and admitted 26,671 (72.5%), with 6,926 enrolling.
How University of North Texas compares
| University of North Texas | Texas median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 72.2% | 84.4% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $11,309 | $13,498 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $57,010 | $54,132 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of North Texas student earns $57,010 — 5% above the Texas median of $54,132 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, University of North Texas prices by residency: $11,309 in-state versus $21,149 out-of-state — a $9,840 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
34,341 undergraduates make University of North Texas a large campus: broad course catalogs and big intro lectures come as a package.
60.7% graduate within six years. Roughly 39% don't — ask a University of North Texas tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of North Texas
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $109,151 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $104,024 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $95,294 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | $92,524 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $91,514 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $88,484 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $87,257 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $80,138 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $79,124 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $78,740 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $78,629 |
| Materials Engineering | $78,250 |
| Air Transportation | $78,166 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $77,061 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $75,657 |
| Insurance | $75,438 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $71,695 |
| Real Estate | $71,473 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $69,210 |
| Information Science/Studies | $69,097 |
| Marketing | $66,673 |
| Economics | $66,040 |
| Interior Architecture | $64,716 |
| Homeland Security | $63,622 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $62,703 |
| Mathematics | $62,465 |
| Chemistry | $61,473 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $60,655 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $60,456 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $58,004 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $57,888 |
| Political Science and Government | $57,852 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $57,753 |
| Journalism | $57,461 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $57,255 |
| Biology, General | $56,561 |
| Social Sciences, General | $56,026 |
| History | $55,906 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $55,878 |
| Music | $55,705 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $55,562 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $55,259 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | $54,621 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $54,578 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $53,453 |
| Geography and Cartography | $52,712 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $52,576 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $51,368 |
| Social Work | $50,579 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $50,139 |
| Sociology | $49,257 |
| Dance | $49,063 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $48,172 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $47,639 |
| Psychology, General | $46,917 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $46,468 |
| Anthropology | $45,664 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $45,354 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $42,362 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $40,972 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $37,441 |
Median earnings for these 61 University of North Texas programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $57,010 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 21 additional University of North Texas programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of North Texas?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 980–1230 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 72.2% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of North Texas's acceptance rate?
72.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 26,671 admitted from 36,807 applicants.
How much does University of North Texas cost?
In-state tuition is $11,309; out-of-state students pay $21,149. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of North Texas graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $57,010 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Texas
- Prairie View A & M University — 79.3% admitted
- Saint Edward's University — 81.4% admitted
- Lubbock Christian University — 73.1% admitted
- Southern Methodist University — 63.3% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.