Chances of getting into University of North Texas
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Challenging | |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
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How hard is it to get into UNT and can I get accepted? The school has a 71% acceptance rate ranking it #38 in Texas for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 14,215 out of 20,006 applicants were admitted making UNT a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Academically, it has challenging requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 46 percent. University of North Texas typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 34% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top quarter of their high school class.
UNT SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
Applicants Submitting SAT
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 540 |
| SAT Math 25th | 520 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1060 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 640 |
| SAT Math 75th | 620 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1260 |
| Average SAT Score | 1160 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University of North Texas?
University of North Texas typically requires applicants to be in the top 49 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1060 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 960. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1160 out of 1600. The school ranks #18 in Texas for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 68 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1260 and Above | Good | >81% |
| 1160 to 1260 | Avg + | 71%-81% |
| 1060 to 1160 | Avg - | 59%-71% |
| 960 to 1060 | Reach | 46%-59% |
| Less than 960 | Low | <46% |
UNT ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
Applicants Submitting ACT
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 20 |
| ACT Math 25th | 19 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 21 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 26 |
| ACT Math 75th | 26 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 26 |
| Average ACT Score | 23 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into UNT?
Admission data indicates that UNT regularly accepts students with ACT's of 21 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 43 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 18 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 24 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 26 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #20 in Texas for highest average ACT composite score. 32 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of North Texas.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 26 and Above | Good | >82% |
| 23 to 26 | Avg + | 71%-82% |
| 21 to 23 | Avg - | 62%-71% |
| 19 to 21 | Reach | 51%-62% |
| Less than 19 | Low | <51% |
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UNT GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
Typical High School Grades
What GPA do you need to get into University of North Texas?
Applicants require above average high school grades to get into UNT. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of North Texas was 3.46 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #27 in Texas for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as UNT accepts 71% of students who apply.
*This school has not released high school GPA data for its incoming freshmen. In these cases, CollegeSimply employs an artificial intelligence (AI) process to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of other colleges' data. 3.46 is an estimate of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.
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High School Class Rank
52% of University of North Texas freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 20% |
| Top 25% of class | 52% |
| Top 50% of class | 90% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 10% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 1% |
Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 11,181 | 8,825 | 20,006 |
| Accepted | 8,091 | 6,124 | 14,215 |
| Acceptance Rate | 72% | 69% | 71% |
| Enrolled | 2,697 | 2,182 | 4,879 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 33% | 36% | 34% |
Fall 2021 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
Days left to Apply
Applicants have 107 days left until the Fall 2021 term applications are due on Mar 15, 2021.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of North Texas and what student information is used for admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Recommended |
| High School Class Rank | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=227216 IPEDS survey data for University of North Texas.
FAQs
Does University of North Texas prefer SAT or ACT?
68% of students submit their SAT scores to UNT. 32% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into University of North Texas?
71% of those who apply are granted admission to UNT. Admission competition is low and the college has challenging admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for University of North Texas?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1060 and 1260. 68% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for University of North Texas?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 21 and 26. 32% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.