University of North Texas
Denton, Texas · Public, a midsize city · 34,341 undergraduates
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Is it hard to get into UNT?
The middle half of admitted students scored in these ranges: a quarter scored lower, a quarter higher. Fall 2024 admissions, from the College Scorecard.
Acceptance rate
72.2%
36,807 applied
SAT, middle half
980 to 1230
Reading plus math, out of 1600
ACT, middle half
19 to 27
Composite, out of 36
Test scores this year
Optional: considered if sent
26% of admitted students enrolled
- What they look at
- High school GPARequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Courses takenRequired
- College-prep programRequired
How much does UNT cost?
Sticker prices and what students actually paid after grants, by family income. A year means tuition, fees, room, board, books and other costs.
Tuition and fees, Texas residents
$11,309
Tuition and fees, out of state
$21,029
A full year, sticker price
$27,413
Living on campus
Average price after grants
$15,358
Students who got federal aid
What a year cost, by family income
| Family income | Average paid after grants |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $12,866 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $12,814 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $12,645 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $15,983 |
| Over $110,000 | $23,964 |
- Room and board on campus
- $11,531 a year; $11,934 off campus
- Books and supplies
- $1,120 a year
- The school's own grants
- 69% of full-time first-years get one, averaging $6,380
Tuition over the years
Tuition and fees for a year, as reported to the federal government.
How much do UNT students borrow?
Federal student loans only, for students who borrowed.
Typical debt at graduation
$18,000
About $205 a month over ten years
Students who borrow
37%
Get a Pell Grant
44.3%
Federal grant for lower-income families
Over 25 when they start
13.2%
What do UNT graduates earn?
Typical yearly pay of everyone who started here with federal aid, whatever they studied and whether or not they finished.
Six years after starting
$50,519
Ten years after starting
$59,434
Middle half: $40,258 to $84,075
Best-paid program, five years out
$116,392
Computer Engineering
Lowest-paid program, five years out
$38,164
Philosophy
Do UNT students finish?
Of the students who started full time, first time.
Back for second year
76.6%
Graduate in six years
62.9%
The four-year figure is for a later, smaller group, so it is not shown
After eight years
68% graduated
19% transferred, 1% still enrolled
Who goes to UNT?
Women
53.5%
First in their family at college
34.8%
Part-time
15.9%
Students per teacher
25
- Background
- White 34%, Hispanic 30%, Black 17%, Asian 8%, Two or more 5%, International 5%
- Housing
- Campus housing, 6,419 beds
What do UNT graduates earn, by program?
Every bachelor's program the school awards, with what its graduates earn and owe. The government hides pay for small programs, so some rows have no figure.
Computer science
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 739 | $75,552 | $110,072 | $19,500 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 24 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Information Science/Studies | 131 | $61,401 | $44,675 | $15,375 |
Engineering
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 97 | $57,968 | Hidden | $21,750 |
| Computer Engineering | 66 | $73,721 | $116,392 | $19,500 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 57 | $68,982 | $92,313 | $19,296 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 92 | $76,514 | $104,595 | $22,750 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 3 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Materials Engineering | 26 | $73,476 | $89,285 | Hidden |
| Mechanical Engineering | 174 | $71,075 | $93,396 | $23,784 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 123 | $66,649 | $90,308 | $20,630 |
Business and commerce
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 436 | $68,872 | $78,466 | $17,008 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 382 | $57,358 | $77,861 | $19,500 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 296 | $48,600 | $74,092 | $16,316 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 30 | $51,997 | $75,416 | Hidden |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 157 | $43,314 | $69,096 | $18,500 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 437 | $60,242 | $84,724 | $16,898 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 175 | $44,287 | $60,120 | $20,101 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 169 | $56,393 | $76,318 | $19,250 |
| Insurance | 49 | $62,426 | $85,359 | Hidden |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 0 | Hidden | $96,120 | Hidden |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 35 | $66,212 | $90,406 | $14,000 |
| Marketing | 572 | $48,780 | $72,292 | $15,000 |
| Real Estate | 73 | $51,642 | $78,399 | $19,500 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | 191 | $46,968 | $61,596 | $18,750 |
Health sciences and kinesiology
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 34 | $73,156 | Hidden | Hidden |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 154 | $33,041 | $60,065 | $14,942 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 19 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Public Health | 100 | Hidden | Hidden | $15,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 151 | $36,975 | $45,763 | $19,125 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 489 | $37,616 | $59,237 | $17,750 |
Life sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 88 | $38,901 | $68,812 | $14,500 |
| Biology, General | 748 | $35,592 | $62,675 | $18,250 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 110 | $36,155 | $51,234 | $19,500 |
Math and physical sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | 62 | $46,208 | $67,719 | $15,000 |
| Mathematics | 101 | $48,160 | $66,710 | $25,000 |
| Physics | 33 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Arts and humanities
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 26 | $23,681 | Hidden | Hidden |
| English Language and Literature, General | 282 | $37,268 | $48,555 | $18,595 |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 8 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| History | 293 | $40,336 | $57,203 | $18,162 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 43 | Hidden | $40,695 | Hidden |
| Philosophy | 36 | Hidden | $38,164 | $18,000 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 6 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 77 | $41,175 | $49,406 | $16,125 |
Education (teaching)
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education, General | 552 | $53,900 | Hidden | $19,104 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 98 | $53,134 | Hidden | $17,500 |
Fine and performing arts
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dance | 22 | Hidden | $41,097 | Hidden |
| Design and Applied Arts | 247 | $46,011 | $61,519 | $19,199 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 115 | $31,638 | $44,403 | $19,347 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 535 | $31,935 | $47,756 | $21,000 |
| Music | 434 | $43,561 | $56,884 | $21,399 |
Architecture and design
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 37 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
General arts and science (major chosen later)
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Analytics | 132 | Hidden | Hidden | $17,500 |
| Data Science | 32 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| International/Globalization Studies | 122 | $43,869 | $53,816 | $15,250 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 772 | $43,139 | $59,832 | $18,750 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1,097 | $54,449 | $61,889 | $17,492 |
Other programs
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | 44 | $51,717 | $97,177 | Hidden |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | 85 | $40,251 | $58,157 | $20,000 |
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Where these numbers come from
College Scorecard release 10152026, Most Recent Cohorts files, fetched 2026-10-20. Test policy: the school's page (opens in a new tab). Tuition history, housing and the school's own grants: the federal IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) survey.
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