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University of North Texas

University of North Texas is a public university in a midsize city in the Dallas, TX metro with 33,858 students and a 72% acceptance rate.

Denton, Texas · Public · City, midsize · 33,858 students · R1 research university

NCAA Division I · American Athletic Conference

Admission rate

72%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,109

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

19–27

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$15,649

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

61%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

77%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$57,010

10 years after entry

Students

33,858

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanEntry termDeadline
Regular decision
The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding.		SummerMay 1, 2027
Regular decisionFallJuly 31, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: unt.edu · checked September 30, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$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

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreUniversity of North Texas courseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 17104 credits
Calculus BC3MATH 1710, MATH 17207 credits
Biology3BIOL 1112, BIOL 11426 credits
Chemistry3CHEM 13603 credits
Physics 13PHYS 12103 credits
English Language and Composition3ENGL 13103 credits
English Literature and Composition3ENGL 23313 credits
Psychology3PSYC 16303 credits
Show all 38 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 17104 credits
Calculus BC3MATH 1710, MATH 17207 credits
Biology3BIOL 1112, BIOL 11426 credits
Biology4BIOL 1710, BIOL 1720, BIOL 17608 credits
Chemistry3CHEM 13603 credits
Chemistry4CHEM 1410/CHEM 14304 credits
Chemistry5CHEM 1410/CHEM 1430, CHEM 1420/CHEM 14408 credits
Physics 13PHYS 12103 credits
Physics 14PHYS 1410/PHYS 14304 credits
English Language and Composition3ENGL 13103 credits
English Language and Composition5ENGL 1310, ENGL 13206 credits
English Literature and Composition3ENGL 23313 credits
Psychology3PSYC 16303 credits
Statistics3MATH 16803 credits
Computer Science A3CSCE 10103 credits
Computer Science A4CSCE 10304 credits
Macroeconomics3ECON 11103 credits
Microeconomics3ECON 11003 credits
World History: Modern3HIST 1050, HIST 10606 credits
Environmental Science3BIOL 11323 credits
Physics 23PHYS 13153 credits
Physics 24PHYS 1420/PHYS 14404 credits
European History3History elective hours6 credits
Human Geography3GEOG 21703 credits
Spanish Language and Culture3SPAN 1010, SPAN 10206 credits
Spanish Language and Culture4SPAN 1010, SPAN 1020, SPAN 20409 credits
Spanish Language and Culture5SPAN 1010, SPAN 1020, SPAN 2040, SPAN 205012 credits
Art History3
ART 2350 or ART 2360 or ART 2370 (with a score of…ART 2350 or ART 2360 or ART 2370 (with a score of 3 or higher, student can choose one in consult with an academic advisor)
3 credits
African American Studies3History elective hours3 credits
Calculus AB Subscore for the Calculus BC exam3MATH 17104 credits
Chinese Language and Culture3CHIN 1010, CHIN 10206 credits
Chinese Language and Culture4CHIN 1010, CHIN 1020, CHIN 20409 credits
Chinese Language and Culture5CHIN 1010, CHIN 1020, CHIN 2040, CHIN 205012 credits
Comparative Government and Politics3Political science elective hours3 credits
Computer Science - Computer science principles3CSCE 10103 credits
Drawing3ART 16003 credits
French Language and Culture3FREN 1010, FREN 10206 credits
French Language and Culture4FREN 1010, FREN 1020, FREN 20409 credits
French Language and Culture5FREN 1010, FREN 1020, FREN 2040, FREN 205012 credits
German Language and Culture3GERM 1010, GERM 10206 credits
German Language and Culture4GERM 1010, GERM 1020, GERM 20409 credits
German Language and Culture5GERM 1010, GERM 1020, GERM 2040, GERM 205012 credits
Government and Politics – U.S3PSCI 23053 credits
History – U.S3HIST 2610, HIST 26206 credits
Italian Language and Culture3ITAL 1010, ITAL 10206 credits
Italian Language and Culture4ITAL 1010, ITAL 1020, ITAL 20409 credits
Italian Language and Culture5ITAL 1010, ITAL 1020, ITAL 2040, ITAL 205012 credits
Japanese Language and Culture3JAPN 1010, JAPN 10206 credits
Japanese Language and Culture4JAPN 1010, JAPN 1020, JAPN 20409 credits
Japanese Language and Culture5JAPN 1010, JAPN 1020, JAPN 2040, JAPN 205012 credits
Latin3LATI 1010, LATI 10206 credits
Latin4LATI 1010, LATI 1020, LATI 20409 credits
Latin5LATI 1010, LATI 1020, LATI 2040, LATI 205012 credits
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism3PHYS 1420/PHYS 14404 credits
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism4PHYS 2220/PHYS 22404 credits
Physics C: Mechanics3PHYS 1410/PHYS 14304 credits
Physics C: Mechanics4PHYS 1710/PHYS 17304 credits
Precalculus3MATH 16505 credits
Spanish Literature and Culture3SPAN 31103 credits
Studio Art – 2D Design3ART 18003 credits
Studio Art – 3D Design3ART 17003 credits

Source: catalog.unt.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Psychology613
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other557
General Studies365
Biology/Biological Sciences363
Marketing/Marketing Management292
Education264
Accounting222
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies221
Show the other 89 majors
Computer and Information Sciences218
Finance212
Exercise Science and Kinesiology202
Journalism184
Radio and Television179
Business/Commerce154
Information Technology150
Fine/Studio Arts142
English Language and Literature139
History131
Art/Art Studies121
Music109
Public Health97
Organizational Behavior Studies95
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management83
Speech Communication and Rhetoric82
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies79
Information Science/Studies78
Fashion Merchandising73
Rehabilitation Science73
Business Analytics72
Political Science and Government71
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist71
Mechanical Engineering70
Hospitality Administration/Management69
Social Work67
Design and Visual Communications66
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts64
International/Globalization Studies57
Ecology53
Human Development and Family Studies52
Art Teacher Education51
Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician50
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management49
Electrical and Electronics Engineering48
Biochemistry47
Sociology47
Mathematics46
Anthropology44
Operations Management and Supervision43
Music Performance39
Broadcast Journalism37
Geography36
Interior Design36
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering35
Real Estate34
Applied Behavior Analysis34
Chemistry33
Data Science32
Jazz/Jazz Studies29
Computer Engineering28
Meeting and Event Planning28
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management27
Economics26
Social Sciences25
Fashion/Apparel Design24
Spanish Language and Literature24
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance23
Customer Service Management22
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician22
Insurance21
Linguistics21
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce21
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology20
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist19
City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning18
Technical and Scientific Communication18
Physics15
Business/Managerial Economics15
Financial Planning and Services15
Materials Engineering14
Philosophy13
Project Management13
Art History, Criticism and Conservation12
Dance12
Japanese Language and Literature9
Human Services9
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling9
Music Theory and Composition7
French Language and Literature6
Latin American Studies6
German Language and Literature5
Geographic Information Science and Cartography4
Engineering/Industrial Management3
Religion/Religious Studies3
Special Products Marketing Operations3
Public Health Education and Promotion2
Advertising1
Science/Technology Management1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, American Athletic Conference

Basketball, Football, Golf, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, American Athletic Conference

Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force, Army

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection, Ratio Christi

Also

Honors college, Esports, Study abroad

Greek life

5% of men in fraternities · 6% of women in sororities · 6% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2024–25)

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), chapters.ratiochristi.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, midsize

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

8,344,032 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Dallas-Fort Worth International (DFW)

Nearest hub airport

Dallas-Fort Worth International (DFW)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 14.3 of 20

Elevation

702 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

34°F

July high

96°F

Annual snowfall

0.1 in

Days at 90°F or higher

95 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,260 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, city campus, NCAA Division I, similar size