University of North Texas

University of North Texas is a public, state school in a suburban setting in Denton, Texas. UNT was founded in 1890 and now enrolls around 40,653 students a year, including 32,694 undergrads. UNT offers housing for up to 6,180 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 60% of students spend their weekends on campus .

There are many ways for students to get involved at UNT! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of UNT's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? UNT students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Excited for Greek life? UNT has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? UNT has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at UNT on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at UNT on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The final application deadline for Fall 2022 is August 1. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should receive admissions decisions by August 1.

2021 UNT Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	84%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	81%
In-State Tuition	$8,643
Out-of-State	$20,913
Percent of Need Met	54%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$14,035

Is UNT a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a university is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a look at each of these factors to get a clearer sense of what UNT offers and if it sounds like a good choice for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for University of North Texas

It is moderately difficult to get into UNT. The acceptance rate at UNT is 84%. Out of 21,308 applications received in 2021, 17,974 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at UNT

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 82% of students who start at UNT return the next year. UNT's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 58%. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook UNT Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. Within six months of graduating, 74% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Recent UNT grads have an average starting salary of $44,672 a year. The average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year, though these numbers vary widely by major.

UNT's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $150 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $6,410 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at UNT

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. UNT meets 54% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $14,035 a year.

Graduates in the class of 2021 had an average of $21,306 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at UNT. Based on this information, how does UNT sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is UNT a good school for you?

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Where is University of North Texas Located?

UNT is located in the suburban setting of Denton, Texas, less than an hour from Dallas-Fort Worth.

If you want to see UNT for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 35 to Denton, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Dallas-Fort Worth International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what UNT and Denton are like without leaving home.

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