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University of North Texas

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Denton, Texas

About University of North Texas

University of North Texas is a public institution offering graduate degrees based in Denton, Texas. It enrolls 34,341 students (a very large student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Official website: unt.edu

Acceptance: 72.2%
Graduation: 56.7%
Net Price: $15,649
Median Earnings (10yr): $57,010
Enrollment: 34,341
Student : Faculty: 23:1

Accreditor Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Academic Calendar Semester

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (4-Year Selective). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Strong

74/100

UCD Score · 4-Year Selective

Outcomes 54

Value 78

Affordability 67

Selectivity 48

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

With an acceptance rate of 72.2%, University of North Texas is moderately selective.

Acceptance Rate

72.2%

Moderate

SAT Range (25th–75th)

980 – 1230

Reading + Math combined

ACT Range (25th–75th)

19 – 27

Cumulative composite

Test Policy Not Considered Standardized test scores are not used in admissions decisions.

5-Year Admission Trend

Acceptance rate over the last five admission cycles. The trend tells you whether University of North Texas is getting harder, easier, or staying about the same.

Stable ↓ 1.2 pts since 2019

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending University of North Texas isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, the average net price is $15,649 per year. That's below the typical net price for public colleges nationally.

Average Net Price

$15,649

Per year, after typical aid

Receive Pell Grants

38%

Need-based federal aid

Receive Federal Loans

36%

Borrowing to attend

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees (in-state): $11,309
Tuition & Fees (out-of-state): $21,149
Room & Board (on-campus): $11,194
Room & Board (off-campus): $11,164
Books & Supplies: $1,120
Other Expenses (on-campus): $4,088
Other Expenses (off-campus): $5,790
Total Cost of Attendance: $26,243

Application fee: $75 (one-time, due at submission)

Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

Under $30,000

$12,311
$30,001 – $48,000

$12,668
$48,001 – $75,000

$14,473
$75,001 – $110,000

$19,576
Over $110,000

$22,943

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

$3,500

10% percentile

$6,250

25% percentile

$19,250

Median percentile

$25,000

75% percentile

$33,335

90% percentile

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

GroupDebtvs Median

Pell recipients $15,000 ↓ $4,250

No Pell $12,500 ↓ $6,750

Dependent students $13,750 ↓ $5,500

Independent students $15,946 ↓ $3,304

Female students $14,250 ↓ $5,000

Male students $13,250 ↓ $6,000

Worth knowing: Students who don't finish leave with a median debt of $8,250, less than completers ($19,250), but still a meaningful obligation without a degree in hand.

Graduation Rate & Retention

57% of full-time students who enrolled at University of North Texas graduate within six years, and 77% return for their second year, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

6-Year Graduation Rate

57%

Of students who graduate within six years

First-Year Retention

77%

Returning for their second year

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered University of North Texas earn a median of $57,010 ten years after first enrolling. That's above the national median for U.S. colleges.

Median Earnings (10 yrs)

$57,010

Earning > $25K

81%

10 yrs after entry

Earnings Growth After Graduation

Median annual earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after students first enrolled.

Earnings by Demographic

Mean annual earnings 10 years after entry, segmented by demographic. Reveals gaps the headline median can't show.

By Gender

Female graduates

$44,200

Median earnings for female grads ten years after first enrolling here.

Male graduates

$55,600

Median earnings for male grads ten years after first enrolling here.

By Family Income at Entry

Family income (lowest third)

$47,700

Earnings of grads from the bottom-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (middle third)

$48,600

Earnings of grads from the middle-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (highest third)

$51,200

Earnings of grads from the top-third of family incomes at entry.

The gender gap: Male graduates earn $11,400, about 21% more than female graduates ten years out. The gap reflects industry mix, role choice, and structural pay differences that exist across most US colleges.

Loan Repayment Progression

Share of completer-cohort borrowers paying down at least $1 of principal at the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-year mark. Climbing rates show graduates settling into careers and managing debt; flat or declining rates are a warning.

Climbing: graduates increasingly paying down debt ↑ 17.0 pts across 6 years

What this signals: Strong. 80% of graduates are actively reducing their debt seven years out.

Who Studies Here

University of North Texas is home to 34,341 students, a sprawling student community. Some distinctive traits: 35% are first-generation college students.

Total Enrolled

34,341

Part-Time

16%

First-Generation

35%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

GroupShareStudents

White 34.1% 11,714

Hispanic 30.2% 10,361

Black 16.9% 5,793

Asian 8.1% 2,764

Other 4.9% 1,666

International 4.5% 1,538

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at University of North Texas. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

Setting

Midsize City Denton, Texas

Housing

Partly residential 6,419 beds available

Adult Learners

13% of students are 25 or older

Athletics

NCAA athletic-conference member

Academic Calendar

Semester scheduling structure

Designation

Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI)

What You Can Study

University of North Texas offers an extensive catalog of programs: 194 distinct programs across 28 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

24 Programs

Business

Business Administration $68K ($48K–$94K)
Management Sciences $86K ($62K–$115K)
Marketing $69K ($50K–$93K)

11 Programs

Computer Science

Information Systems $92K ($64K–$128K)
Information Systems $92K ($64K–$128K)
Information Science $85K ($60K–$117K)

7 Programs

Interdisciplinary Studies

10 Programs

Visual & Performing Arts

Fine Arts $41K ($26K–$57K)
Music $43K ($26K–$59K)
Design $51K ($33K–$71K)

11 Programs

Communication

Journalism $56K ($41K–$74K)
Radio, Television & Digital Media $50K ($34K–$70K)
Communication & Media $56K ($40K–$76K)

7 Programs

Biology

Biology $57K ($39K–$79K)
Ecology $49K ($36K–$64K)
Biochemistry & Biophysics $65K ($45K–$88K)

15 Programs

Engineering

Mechanical Engineering $92K ($78K–$109K)
Bioengineering $93K ($74K–$114K)
Electrical Engineering $101K ($85K–$122K)

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Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at University of North Texas is 23:1, high (larger classes are common).

Student : Faculty

23:1

Students per instructional faculty member

Instruction / Student

$7,191

Annual instructional spending per enrolled student

Endowment

$268M

Solid financial position

Avg Faculty Salary

$99,200

9-month equivalent across all ranks

Faculty by Rank

1,036 instructional faculty across 5 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Rank	Faculty Count	Share	Avg Salary
Full Professors	338	33%	$128,215
Associate Professors	224	22%	$95,819
Assistant Professors	225	22%	$89,943
Instructors	2	0%	$66,940
Lecturers	247	24%	$71,255

Pros & Cons of University of North Texas

A quick at-a-glance summary of how University of North Texas tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.

PROS

Below-average net price
Wide variety of programs and student life
Solid post-graduation earnings

CONS

Larger class sizes than typical
Large institutional setting can feel impersonal
Modest first-year retention

Best for: Based on the data, University of North Texas is a fit for students who want a large campus with breadth and variety.

Frequently Asked Questions about University of North Texas

Quick answers to the questions most students and parents ask. Every answer below is calculated from verified government data about University of North Texas.

Is University of North Texas hard to get into?

Admissions at University of North Texas are moderately competitive. The acceptance rate is 72.2%, so most applicants who meet the academic minimums are admitted.

What is the acceptance rate at University of North Texas?

University of North Texas has an acceptance rate of 72.2%, according to College Scorecard 2023-24 admissions data.

What SAT score do you need for University of North Texas?

The middle 50% of admitted students at University of North Texas scored between 980 and 1230 on the SAT (Reading + Math combined). Scores at the higher end of that range improve admissions odds materially. Per IPEDS 2023-24 data.

What ACT score do you need for University of North Texas?

The middle 50% of admitted students at University of North Texas scored between 19 and 27 on the ACT composite. Scores in the upper half of that range strengthen an application. Source: IPEDS 2023-24.

How much does University of North Texas cost?

The average net price after aid at University of North Texas is $15,649 per year, this is what students typically pay after grants and scholarships are applied. Net price data: College Scorecard 2023-24.

Is University of North Texas worth it?

Solid return on investment. Graduates earn a median of $57,010 ten years after entering, against an average net price of $15,649 per year. That's roughly 3.6x earnings-to-cost. Source: College Scorecard 2023-24.

What is University of North Texas known for?

University of North Texas is best known for its programs in Information Systems, Psychology, Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. These are the most popular fields by completed degrees, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

What do University of North Texas graduates earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entering University of North Texas are $57,010, based on College Scorecard 2023-24 federal earnings data for Title IV recipients.

Is University of North Texas accredited?

Yes. University of North Texas is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

How many students attend University of North Texas?

University of North Texas enrolls 34,341 students, per IPEDS 2023-24 fall enrollment data.

What is the graduation rate at University of North Texas?

University of North Texas graduates 57% of full-time students within six years, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

Is University of North Texas a public or private college?

University of North Texas is a Public institution.

Where is University of North Texas located?

University of North Texas is located in Denton, Texas.

What programs does University of North Texas offer?

University of North Texas offers 194 distinct programs. The most popular include Information Systems, Psychology, Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.

What is the student-to-faculty ratio at University of North Texas?

The student-to-faculty ratio at University of North Texas is 23:1, per IPEDS 2023-24 data.