University of North Texas
Denton, Texas
How selective is it?
University of North Texas is in our Moderately Selective tier (~50-75% acceptance). Most students who meet the typical course/GPA expectations are admitted.
Third-party estimates agree on ~72%.
Tiers are broad on purpose. Acceptance rates move every cycle, and many schools are more competitive for specific majors than the school overall, so use this as a starting point for your list, not a prediction.
How to use University of North Texas in your college list
This is commonly a target or likely school for students who meet the usual course and GPA expectations. Confirm program-specific requirements and priority deadlines, since some programs here fill early.
Building a list across tiers? See all 15 Texas colleges in our finder, or follow our guide to building a list by score and GPA.
Check the current numbers yourself
For University of North Texas's current test-score and GPA ranges, acceptance rate, and cost, go to the source:
- Find its Common Data Set ↗ Section C has the middle 50% of scores and GPA. Our step-by-step guide shows how to read it.
- College Scorecard ↗ U.S. Department of Education data on cost, graduation, and outcomes.
- Net price calculator ↗ Estimate what your family would actually pay after aid.
- Find the official admissions page ↗ Deadlines, requirements, and how to apply.
Similar colleges to consider
Schools with a similar selectivity, in the same state, or known for the same fields. A balanced list usually mixes a few reaches, several realistic targets, and at least one or two safeties.
- Texas A&M UniversityCollege Station, TX · Moderately Selective
- Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, TX · Moderately Selective
- University of HoustonHouston, TX · Moderately Selective
- University of Texas at DallasRichardson, TX · Moderately Selective
- Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TX · Moderately Selective
- Texas State UniversitySan Marcos, TX · Accessible
Frequently asked questions
How selective is University of North Texas?+
University of North Texas sits in our "Moderately Selective" tier (~50-75% acceptance). Third-party estimates agree on ~72%.
Is University of North Texas hard to get into?+
Most students who meet the typical course/GPA expectations are admitted. Selectivity varies by major and changes every admissions cycle, so treat the tier as a starting point and check University of North Texas's own admissions data for the current year.
How do I find University of North Texas's current SAT, ACT, and GPA ranges?+
Search "University of North Texas Common Data Set" and open Section C, which lists the middle 50% of test scores and GPA for the entering class. Our guide "How to Build Your Own College List by Score and GPA" on this site walks through it step by step.
Where is University of North Texas?+
University of North Texas is a public institution in Denton, Texas.
Selectivity tiers and "known for" tags are general guidance compiled from public sources and may be out of date. MajorAtlas isn't affiliated with University of North Texas. Always confirm details with the school.