University of North Texas

If you are planning on applying to UNT, the deadline for Fall 2023 admissions is August 1 and the application fee is $75.

Students who submit their applications to UNT for the fall semester should anticipate a decision by August 1.

UNT Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of UNT's admissions stats.

UNT 2022	Admissions Statistics
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	22%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	48%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	18%
Waitlist	No

University of North Texas Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for University of North Texas.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Info Not Available	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––
Regular Decision	Yes	August 1	August 1

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Considering Applying Early to UNT?

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University of North Texas may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with UNT directly for more information about early applications.

➡️ Find a list of some competetive colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on University of North Texas Admissions

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Is UNT Challenging To Get Into?

UNT is a moderately difficult school to get into. UNT has open admissions, which means admission is not competitive and any applicants that met the basic requirements can enroll.

In 2021, UNT accepted 82% of students, approximately 20,101 from the 24,506 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like UNT, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to University of North Texas

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to UNT

UNT has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does UNT Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at UNT

What does UNT consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Class Rank	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
First Generation	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with UNT for more information on admission factors.

UNT Application Requirements

To apply to UNT, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with UNT's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement			√
Interview
Transcript(S) of College Record
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into UNT?

UNT has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.

Out of all students that were admitted, 79% submitted a class rank. At UNT 22% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 47% were in the top 25% and 78% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At University of North Texas, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	––
3.75 and 3.99	––
3.50 and 3.74	––
3.25 and 3.49	––
3.00 and 3.24	––
2.50 and 2.9	––
2.00 and 2.49	––

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to UNT directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

UNT does not consider ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

UNT is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 48% of UNT's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 18% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

To be competitive with other UNT applicants, you should strive to score between 1020 and 1230 (or higher!) on the SAT. At UNT 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1230 and 25% of scored lower than 1020, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of UNT students scored 610 or higher and 75% of students scored 510 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of UNT students scored 630 or higher, and 75% scored a 510 or higher.

To be most competitive at UNT, you should strive to earn between 19 and 26 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 26 means you fall in the 75th percentile for UNT's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 26, and three out of four students scored lower than 26 on the ACT.

A 19 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for UNT students. Only one out of every four students scored below 19.

More Information on Transferring to University of North Texas

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to UNT.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is August 1. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in UNT during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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UNT Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to UNT?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to UNT.

Does UNT accept transfer credits?

✅ UNT accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. UNT accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does UNT accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ UNT accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to UNT?

❌ No, UNT is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If you have higher than average scores, you may want to send them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is UNT's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for UNT is 82%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at UNT?

🟨 UNT may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.

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