More selective than 64% of Texas colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
43% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 10% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose UNT over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
UNT SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, UNT is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 500 | 630 |
| SAT math | 480 | 600 |
| ACT composite | 19 | 27 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 980 | 1230 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
UNT admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 72% | 500–630 | 480–600 | 19–27 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 72% | 500–630 | 480–600 | 19–27 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is UNT compared with other Texas colleges?
UNT has the 26th-lowest acceptance rate of 70 Texas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | The University of Texas at Dallas | 65% | 76% | $18,267 |
| 23 | Abilene Christian University | 66% | 59% | $26,182 |
| 24 | Howard Payne University | 67% | 28% | $23,627 |
| 25 | Texas Wesleyan University | 69% | 32% | $24,066 |
| 26 | University of North Texas | 72% | 61% | $15,649 |
| 27 | Texas Tech University | 73% | 69% | $19,070 |
| 28 | Lubbock Christian University | 73% | 51% | $24,456 |
| 29 | University of Houston | 74% | 65% | $14,276 |
| 30 | Southwestern Adventist University | 78% | 52% | $22,778 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Texas colleges →
Who enrolls at UNT
College Scorecard; IPEDS
UNT admissions questions
What is the UNT acceptance rate?
University of North Texas accepts 72% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 26,671 of 36,807 applicants were admitted.
Does UNT require the SAT or ACT?
University of North Texas considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 43% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 10% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for UNT?
The middle 50% of University of North Texas enrolled first-year students scored 980–1230 on the SAT and 19–27 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at UNT?
26% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (6,926 of 26,671).
Is UNT getting harder to get into?
University of North Texas accepted 72% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 72% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of North Texas overview