# University of North Texas — 2025-2026 Common Data Set admissions data

Source: University of North Texas 2025-2026 Common Data Set (https://institutionalresearch.unt.edu/cds_univnorthtx_2025-2026.pdf), transcribed by Esslo on 2026-06-25.
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## Admissions statistics

- Middle 50% SAT: 960–1210 — 25th to 75th percentile SAT composite scores for enrolled first-years.
- Middle 50% ACT: 19–26 — 25th to 75th percentile ACT composite scores for enrolled first-years.
- Acceptance Rate: 70.9% — Percentage of applicants offered admission for the most recent cycle.
- Retention Rate: 78% — Percentage of first-year students who returned for their second year.
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 63% — Percentage of the entering cohort graduating within six years.
- Student-Faculty Ratio: 25 : 1 — Ratio of full-time equivalent students to instructional faculty.
- Top Major Area: Business, Management & Marketing — Most popular bachelor's degree area by percentage of degrees conferred.
- Undergrad Enrollment: 34,414 — Total number of undergraduate students enrolled.
- Out-of-State Students: 6% — Percentage of first-year domestic students from outside the state.
- In-State Cost: $11,663 — Annual tuition and required fees for in-state students.
- Out-of-State Cost: $23,813 — Annual tuition and required fees for out-of-state students.
- % Receiving Need-Based Aid: 59% — Percentage of full-time first-years awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid.
- Avg. Aid Package: $16,410 — Average financial aid package for students with demonstrated need.
- Avg. % Need Met: 63% — Average percentage of demonstrated financial need that was met.
- First-Years On Campus: 76% — Percentage of first-year students living in college-owned housing.
- % in Fraternities: 1% — Percentage of undergraduate men who join fraternities.
- % in Sororities: 1% — Percentage of undergraduate women who join sororities.

## How North Texas weighs application factors

- Rigor of High School Record: very important (CDS C7)
- Academic GPA: very important (CDS C7)
- Class Rank: important (CDS C7)
- Extracurricular Activities: considered (CDS C7)
- Talent / Ability: considered (CDS C7)
- Character / Personal Qualities: considered (CDS C7)
- First Generation: considered (CDS C7)
- Application Essay: not considered (CDS C7)
- Standardized Test Scores: not considered (CDS C7)
- Recommendations: not considered (CDS C7)
- Interview: not considered (CDS C7)
- Alumni Relation: not considered (CDS C7)
- Geographical Residence: not considered (CDS C7)
- State Residency: not considered (CDS C7)
- Religious Affiliation: not considered (CDS C7)
- Volunteer Work: not considered (CDS C7)
- Work Experience: not considered (CDS C7)
- Level of Applicant's Interest: not considered (CDS C7)

## Frequently asked questions

**Q: Is it hard to get into UNT?**
A: No, UNT is not hard to get into. It admitted about 71% of applicants in the most recent cycle, drawing roughly 41,000 applications and enrolling around 6,400 first-year students. Texas residents who earn a 3.25 unweighted GPA or rank in the top 30% of their graduating class qualify for guaranteed admission.

**Q: What GPA do you need to get into UNT?**
A: A 3.25 unweighted high school GPA guarantees admission for Texas students, and ranking in the top 30% of your class does the same. UNT does not publish an average admitted GPA, but among enrolled first-years who reported a class rank, about 39% were in the top quarter and 77% in the top half. Academic GPA and the rigor of your coursework are weighed as very important factors.

**Q: Is a 1200 SAT good enough for UNT?**
A: Yes, a 1200 is strong for UNT. It sits near the 75th-percentile mark of 1210, putting you above most enrolled first-years. The middle 50% who submitted scores landed at 960–1210 on the SAT and 19–26 on the ACT, and a 1100 SAT or 22 ACT already meets UNT's test threshold for guaranteed admission.

**Q: Is UNT test-optional?**
A: Yes, UNT is test-optional, so you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Submitting scores can still help with admission review, course placement, and scholarships. Among first-years who did submit, the middle 50% scored 960–1210 on the SAT and 19–26 on the ACT.

**Q: What are my chances of getting into UNT from out of state?**
A: Out-of-state applicants are admitted at essentially the same rate as Texas residents. For Fall 2024, UNT admitted about 73% of in-state applicants and 73% of out-of-state applicants, while international applicants were admitted at roughly 58%. Out-of-state students are also exempt from the Texas Uniform Admission Policy, and state residency is listed as a factor that is not considered in admission decisions.

**Q: How much does UNT cost in-state vs. out-of-state?**
A: Annual tuition and required fees run about $11,663 for Texas residents and $23,813 for out-of-state students. Roughly 59% of first-years receive need-based grant aid, the average need-based aid package runs about $16,410, and UNT meets around 63% of demonstrated need on average.

**Q: Does UNT require an essay or letters of recommendation?**
A: No, UNT does not require an essay or recommendations for most applicants, and it rates both as not considered in its standard freshman review. The university leans on GPA, class rank, and course rigor instead. Applicants reviewed holistically because they fall short of guaranteed admission may be asked to submit an essay and other documents.

**Q: What are the most popular majors at UNT?**
A: Business is the largest undergraduate field at UNT, followed by multidisciplinary studies and the visual and performing arts, with the College of Music ranking among the strongest in the nation. Computing, psychology, communication, and the biological sciences round out the most popular areas across UNT's 100-plus bachelor's programs.

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