UNT Admission Requirements

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UNT Admission Overview

UNT admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year UNT admitted 72.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 980-1230 / ACT 19-27. UNT is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UNT is test-optional for 2026-27. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://www.unt.edu/admissions/freshman/admission-requirements.html

UNT Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

72.2%

Admission Standards

Moderate

Applicant Competition

Low

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Acceptance Rate

The UNT acceptance rate is 72.2%. Last year, 27,793 of 38,477 applicants were admitted. That is the 27th lowest acceptance rate in Texas.

Admission Selectivity

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

UNT is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 24% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UNT GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Estimated High School GPA

3.46*

Typical High School Grades

B+

Estimated GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.46*

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Average GPA

UNT has not published an average GPA for enrolled freshmen. CollegeSimply estimates about a 3.46 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale, based on this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges. That is an estimate, not a school-reported average. UNT is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

*3.46 is a CollegeSimply estimate, not a school-reported average. It is modeled from this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges.

UNT Test Policy

Test Submission Requirements

The University of North Texas is test-optional for first-year admission. Applicants are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores. You may be considered without a test score if your cumulative unweighted high school GPA is above 3.0. Guaranteed admission is available if you rank in the top 30% of your class, have a 3.25 or higher unweighted GPA, or submit an official SAT of 1100 or ACT of 22. Official scores may come from the College Board or ACT, or from your high school transcript, and the writing section is not required.

Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://www.unt.edu/admissions/freshman/admission-requirements.html

UNT SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

980-1230

Freshmen who sent SAT

43%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 500
Math 480
Composite 980

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 630
Math 600
Composite 1230

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at UNT typically score around a 1110 SAT (middle 50% 980–1230) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 61st percentile nationally. UNT ranks #20 in the state of Texas for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 980 to 1230

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

UNT is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1110 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at University of North Texas
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1230+	Above 75th	>83%
1110 to 1230	Avg +	73%-83%
980 to 1110	Avg -	58%-73%
Below 980	Below mid-50	<58%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UNT ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

19-27

Freshmen reporting ACT

25th Percentile Scores

English 19
Math 17
Composite 19

75th Percentile Scores

English 27
Math 25
Composite 27

Average ACT

Incoming testers at UNT typically have around a 23 ACT (mid-50 19–27) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 68th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. UNT places #20 among colleges in Texas for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 19 to 27

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to UNT without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 23.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at University of North Texas
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
27+	Above 75th	>83%
23 to 27	Avg +	72%-83%
19 to 23	Avg -	58%-72%
Below 19	Below mid-50	<58%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

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

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

University of North Texas admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	21,117	17,360	38,477
Accepted	15,827	11,966	27,793
Acceptance Rate	75%	69%	72%
Enrolled	3,627	3,103	6,730
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	23%	26%	24%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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
Requirement	Used for Admission
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

Test scores: school admissions site, 2026-27. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

335

Applicants have 335 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2027.

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at University of North Texas
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

UNT is test-optional for 2026-27. Last year it admitted 72.2% of applicants. Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (980-1230); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025