University of North Texas - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into University of North Texas

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

79.1%

Admission Difficulty for University of North Texas
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Average
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at UNT is 79.1%. Its admission rate is the 32nd lowest in Texas.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into UNT and can you get accepted?

University of North Texas is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 25,335 out of the 32,016 who applied were admitted.

University of North Texas typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.46. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 26% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into UNT?

79% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to University of North Texas you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.46 or better
Earn B+ grades in high school
Score 1120 on the SAT
Score 23 on the ACT
Graduate in the top half of your high school class

UNT GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.46*

Typical High School Grades

B+

What GPA do you need to get into University of North Texas?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into UNT are to have around a 3.46 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.46 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as UNT accepts 79% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at UNT is 3.46 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #30 in Texas for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since UNT is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.46 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

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UNT SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to University of North Texas. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 42% of students submitted SAT scores and 12% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1000-1240

Applicants Submitting SAT

42%

SAT Scores for University of North Texas
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	510
Math 25th Percentile	490
Composite 25th Percentile	1000

SAT Scores for University of North Texas
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	630
Math 75th Percentile	610
Composite 75th Percentile	1240
Average SAT Score	1120

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to University of North Texas?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at UNT is 1120 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1000-1240. Students who get into University of North Texas score in the top 60 percent of all SAT test takers.. UNT ranks #22 in the state of Texas for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1120 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. UNT regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1000 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1000, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 880, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

University of North Texas is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1120 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1120, you have around a 79% chance of being admitted. A 1240 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 88% chance of getting in.

University of North Texas admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1240 and Above	Good	>88%
1120 to 1240	Avg +	79%-88%
1000 to 1120	Avg -	66%-79%
880 to 1000	Reach	51%-66%
Less than 880	Low	<51%

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UNT ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

19-27

Applicants Submitting ACT

12%

ACT Scores for University of North Texas
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	18
Math 25th Percentile	17
Composite 25th Percentile	19

ACT Scores for University of North Texas
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	27
Math 75th Percentile	25
Composite 75th Percentile	27
Average ACT Score	23

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into UNT?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to UNT is 23, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 19 and 27. The school ranks #20 in Texas for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 23. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 19 and score in the score in the top 56 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 15.

12 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of North Texas.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as University of North Texas is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into UNT for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 23 score has around 79% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 88% with a 27 ACT score.

University of North Texas admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
27 and Above	Good	>88%
23 to 27	Avg +	79%-88%
19 to 23	Avg -	66%-79%
15 to 19	Reach	51%-66%
Less than 15	Low	<51%

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High School Class Rank

78% of University of North Texas freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 47% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted University of North Texas students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	22%
Top 25% of class	47%
Top 50% of class	78%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

University of North Texas admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	18,222	13,794	32,016
Accepted	14,757	10,578	25,335
Acceptance Rate	81%	77%	79%
Enrolled	3,729	2,895	6,624
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	25%	27%	26%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 1, 2025

Days left to Apply

219

Applicants have 219 days left until the Fall 2025 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of North Texas is $75.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of North Texas and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of North Texas Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of North Texas
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because University of North Texas is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.46 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1120 and ACT of 23 will almost guarantee your admission.