University of North Texas

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About University of North Texas

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

The University of North Texas is a large public university located on a suburban campus in Denton, Texas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 33,858, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 72%. The university offers 100 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 60%, and a student-faculty ratio of 27:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $8,404, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $21,004.

Denton, TX

$8,404

Avg in-state
tuition

$21,004

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

76.65%

Retention Rate Insight

76.65% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

60%

Graduation Rate Insight

60% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Letter of recommendationNot considered for admission, even if submitted

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile19-27

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1000-1240

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

48k

Students enrolled

61%

Online student enrollment

27:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

25%

Unknown

1%

Black

11%

Hispanic

21%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

3%

Asian

6%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

22% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

22%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

47

Total Online Enrollment

29,119

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

84% On-campus

16% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold100% online

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold9% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold28% online

Master'sCheck Bold23% online

DoctorateCheck Bold3% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

83%

State Grant Aid

27%

Institution Grant Aid

66%

Pell Grant

22%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$3,434
State Grant Aid$5,787
Institution Grant Aid$6,174
Pell Grant Aid$4,543

Financial Outlook

$19k

Average student debtafter graduation

$39k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

1.1%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Architecture And Related Services.
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
7Education.
8Engineering.
9Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians.
10English Language And Literature/Letters.
11Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
12Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
13Health Professions And Related Programs.
14History.
15Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
16Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
17Library Science.
18Mathematics And Statistics.
19Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
20Natural Resources And Conservation.
21Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
22Philosophy And Religious Studies.
23Physical Sciences.
24Psychology.
25Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
26Social Sciences.
27Transportation And Materials Moving.
28Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.