University of North Texas
Denton, Texas · Public
University of North Texas admitted 71% of 41,247 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 960–1210 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 60% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at University of North Texas
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Application deadlines
University of North Texas’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application fee is $75 ($85 for international applicants), and University of North Texas accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check University of North Texas’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
University of North Texas doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.
What admissions weighs
How University of North Texas rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Class rank
Considered
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
Not considered
- Interview
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
What it costs
Full price with housing is $26,987 in-state and $37,067 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $14,675 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is University of North Texas’s acceptance rate?
University of North Texas admitted 71% of applicants: 29,242 of 41,247 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is University of North Texas’s application deadline?
University of North Texas uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.
What SAT score do you need for University of North Texas?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 960 to 1210, with a median around 1080. A score at or above 1080 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is University of North Texas’s application fee?
The application fee is $75 ($85 for international applicants) for 2026–27, and University of North Texas accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Does University of North Texas have supplemental essays?
No. University of North Texas doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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