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University of North Texas: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

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University of North Texas is a public research university in Denton, Texas, with about 34,300 undergraduates. It admitted 72.2% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $11,309 a year for in-state students and $21,149 for students from other states, before aid.

What University of North Texas costs

University of North Texas charges $11,309 a year in published tuition and fees for Texas residents, about $5,654 a semester, and $21,149 a year for students from other states, about $10,574 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $26,243 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $15,205 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

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Getting into University of North Texas

For fall 2024, University of North Texas received 38,477 applications and admitted 27,793 students, and 6,730 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 980 and 1230.

What University of North Texas students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at University of North Texas (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Psychology613
Multi- / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other557
General Studies365
Biology / Biological Sciences363
Marketing / Marketing Management292
Education264
Accounting222
Criminal Justice / Safety Studies221

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is University of North Texas's acceptance rate? 72.2% for fall 2024: 27,793 of 38,477 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at University of North Texas? $11,309 a year for in-state students and $21,149 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to University of North Texas? About 34,300 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What SAT scores do University of North Texas students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 980–1230.

What is the campus setting at University of North Texas? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.

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