University of North Texas Admission
Acceptance Rate
72.23%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
24.21%
Freshmen Enrollment
6,730
SAT Scores
1,100
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 38,477 students have applied and 27,793 students have allowed to admit to University of North Texas (Acceptance rate: 72.23%). UNT's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 24.21 % where 6,730 students have finally enrolled out of 27,793 admitted students.
UNT acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Sam Houston State University and Tarleton State University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 88.46%).
UNT enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 19.45%).
How to Apply to University of North Texas
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UNT. UNT offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.unt.edu/admissions/index.html |
|---|---|
| Online Application | apply.unt.edu/ |
| Financial Aid | financialaid.unt.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.highered.texas.gov/student-financial-aid-programs/net-price-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | studentaccounting.unt.edu/information-veterans-and-military.html |
| Athletic | www.unt.edu/consumer-info |
| Disability Service | disability.unt.edu/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UNT and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at University of North Texas is 1,100 and the average ACT score is 23. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of North Texas is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,042). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of North Texas | 1,100 | 23 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,042 | 21 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas | 1,075 | 62 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of North Texas, 2,874 students submitted SAT scores (43% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,100 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 500 | 560 | 630 |
| Mathematics | 480 | 540 | 600 |
| Total | 980 | 1,100 | 1,230 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At University of North Texas, 605 students submitted ACT scores (9% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 23 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 19 | 23 | 27 |
| English | 19 | 23 | 27 |
| Mathematics | 17 | 21 | 25 |
UNT Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of North Texas. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
2 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |