Getting in
For Fall 2025, 41,250 first-year students applied to UNT, 29,242 were admitted and 6,388 enrolled: an acceptance rate of 70.9%.
Source: UNT Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C1. Read Oct 1, 2026.
By residency, first-year applicants, Fall 2025
| Applicants | Applied | Admitted | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-state | 36,749 | 26,788 | 72.9% |
| Out-of-state | 2,245 | 1,537 | 68.5% |
| International | 2,253 | 917 | 40.7% |
Source: UNT Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C1, residency table (its applicant total is 41,247, three fewer than the C1 total). Read Oct 1, 2026.
By school or major. UNT's Common Data Set reports one first-year acceptance rate for the whole university, with no rate by college or major.
Source: UNT Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Early plans. UNT has no early decision and no early action plan, so the Common Data Set gives no early round counts.
Source: UNT Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), sections C21 and C22. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Programs with extra requirements
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
You apply to UNT as a whole. Two things work differently:
- Guaranteed admission. UNT guarantees admission if you meet one of these and complete its application: top 30% of your high school class, a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.25 or higher, an unweighted 3.0 in at least 12 semester hours of dual-enrollment courses, an unweighted 3.0 in your core high school courses, or an ACT of 22 or SAT of 1100 (official scores required).
Source: UNT Admissions, Freshman Admission Requirements (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
- College of Music. A second application to the College of Music through Acceptd after you apply to UNT, and an audition or portfolio. For fall 2027, apply by November 1 for a live audition in December; for January or February dates, UNT gives preference to applications received by December 1. A video audition is available if you cannot attend.
Source: UNT College of Music, Undergraduate Admissions (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Source: UNT Admissions, Freshman Admission Requirements (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Majors
194 majors across 10 schools. Every bachelor's degree major in UNT's official 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, grouped by the college or school that offers it, with the degree it leads to. Concentrations the catalog lists as their own programs are kept. Minors, certificates, grad track options and graduate programs are left out.
G. Brint Ryan College of Business24
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
- Business Integrated Studies - International Track (BBA)
- Business Integrated Studies (BBA)
- General Business (BS)
- Accounting (BBA)
- Accounting (BS)Dual degree; may not be earned without completion of the MS
- Economics (BBA)
- Finance (BBA)
- Financial Planning (BBA)
- Real Estate with a concentration in Residential Property Management (BBA)
- Real Estate (BBA)
- Risk Management and Insurance (BBA)
- Applied Project Design and Analysis (BS)
- Business Analytics (BBA)
- Business Computer Information Systems (BS)
- Project Design and Analysis (BS)
- Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Management (BBA)
- Human Resource Management (BBA)
- Management (BBA)
- Sport Entertainment Management (BBA)
- Marketing with a concentration in Professional Selling (BBA)
- Marketing (BBA)
- Industrial Distribution (BS)
- Supply Chain Management (BS)
Source: UNT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, Degree Programs Listed by Academic Unit (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
School of Merchandising and Hospitality Management7
- Event Design and Experience Management (BS)
- Hospitality Management (BS)
- Hospitality Management (Hospitality, Nutrition and Food Science teacher certification) (BS)
- Digital Business and E-commerce (BS)
- Interdisciplinary Studies in Consumer Insights (BS)
- Merchandising with a concentration in Fashion Merchandising (BS)
- Merchandising with a concentration in Furnishings and Décor (BS)
Source: UNT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, Degree Programs Listed by Academic Unit (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Education4
- Human Development and Family Science with a concentration in Individual and Family Development across the Lifespan (non-teacher certification) (BS)
- Human Development and Family Science with a concentration in Community and Family Services (non-teacher certification) (BS)
- Human Development and Family Science (teacher certification) (BS)
- Education (BS)
Source: UNT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, Degree Programs Listed by Academic Unit (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Engineering12
- Biomedical Engineering (BS)
- Artificial Intelligence (BS)
- Computer Engineering (BS)
- Computer Science (BS)
- Cybersecurity (BS)
- Information Technology (BS)
- Electrical Engineering (BS)
- Materials Science and Engineering (BS)
- Construction Engineering Technology (BSET)
- Construction Management (BS)
- Mechanical and Energy Engineering (BS)
- Mechanical Engineering Technology (BSET)
Source: UNT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, Degree Programs Listed by Academic Unit (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Information4
- Data Science (BS)
- Health Informatics (BS)
- Information Science (BS)
- Learning Technologies (BAS)
Source: UNT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, Degree Programs Listed by Academic Unit (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences70
- Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS)
- Applied Arts and Sciences with a concentration in Applied Geography and GIS (BAAS)
- Applied Arts and Sciences with a concentration in Applied Heritage Management (BAAS)
- Applied Arts and Sciences with a concentration in Applied Professional Practices (BAAS)
- Applied Arts and Sciences with a concentration in Applied Project Design (BAAS)
- Applied Arts and Sciences with a concentration in Aviation Operations (BAAS)
- Applied Arts and Sciences with a concentration in Computer Science (BAAS)
- Applied Arts and Sciences with a concentration in Consumer Insights (BAAS)
- Applied Arts and Sciences with a concentration in Data Analytics (BAAS)
- Applied Arts and Sciences with a concentration in Digital Business and E-commerce (BAAS)
- Applied Arts and Sciences with a concentration in Enology and Brewing (BAAS)
- Applied Arts and Sciences with a concentration in Global Societies and GIS (BAAS)
- Applied Arts and Sciences with a concentration in Homeland Security (BAAS)
- Applied Arts and Sciences with a concentration in Hospitality Services (BAAS)
- Applied Arts and Sciences with a concentration in Industrial Distribution (BAAS)
- Applied Arts and Sciences with a concentration in Information Technology (BAAS)
- Applied Arts and Sciences with a concentration in Leadership Development (BAAS)
- Applied Arts and Sciences with a concentration in Logistical Operations (BAAS)
- Applied Arts and Sciences with a concentration in Natural Hazards and Geography GIS (BAAS)
- Applied Arts and Sciences with a concentration in Organizations and Supervision (BAAS)
- Applied Arts and Sciences with a concentration in Public Health Education and Practice (BAAS)
- Applied Arts and Sciences with a concentration in Public Safety (BAAS)
- Applied Arts and Sciences with a concentration in Recreation and Sport Leadership (BAAS)
- Applied Arts and Sciences with a concentration in Residential Property Management (BAAS)
- Applied Arts and Sciences with a concentration in Workforce and Technical Administration (BAAS)
- Game Studies and Design (BS)
- Integrative Studies (BA)
- Integrative Studies (BS)
- Social Science (Social Studies teacher certification) (BS)
- Social Science (BS)
- Anthropology (BA)
- Communication Studies (BA)
- Theatre with a concentration in Acting (BA)
- Theatre with a concentration in Dance (BA)
- Theatre with a concentration in Design/Tech (BA)
- Theatre with a concentration in Theatre Studies (BA)
- Theatre (BA)
- Economics (BA)
- Economics (BSECO)
- English with a concentration in Creative Writing (BA)
- English with a concentration in Language Arts (BA)
- English with a concentration in Literature (BA)
- English with a concentration in Writing and Rhetoric (BA)
- Geographic Information Systems and Computer Science (BS)
- Geography with a concentration in Earth Systems (BS)
- Geography with a concentration in Environmental Studies (BS)
- Geography (BS)
- History (BA)
- Converged Broadcast Media (BA)
- Media Arts (BA)
- Philosophy (BA)
- International Studies with a concentration in Business and Economics (BA)
- International Studies with a concentration in Global Conflict (BA)
- International Studies with a concentration in Global Perspectives (BA)
- International Studies with a concentration in Human Security (BA)
- Political Science (BA)
- Sociology with a concentration in Sports Culture (BS)
- Sociology (BS)
- Content Strategy (BA)
- Technical Communication (BS)
- French (BA)
- German Studies (BA)
- Japanese (BA)
- Spanish (BA)
- Advertising and Brand Strategy (BS)
- Journalism with a concentration in Digital Journalism (BA)
- Journalism with a concentration in Photojournalism (BA)
- Journalism with a concentration in Public Relations (BA)
- Journalism with a concentration in Sports Journalism and Communications (BA)
- Journalism with a concentration in Video, Broadcast and Multimedia (BA)
Source: UNT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, Degree Programs Listed by Academic Unit (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Music18
- Commercial Music (BA)
- Composition (BM)
- Critical Studies in Music and Society (BA)
- Jazz Studies (instrumental, arranging or vocal emphasis) (BM)
- Music Education (Specialization: Choral-Keyboard or Guitar) (BM)
- Music Education (Specialization: Choral-Vocal) (BM)
- Music Education (Specialization: Instrumental-Band, Woodwinds, Brass or Percussion) (BM)
- Music Education (Specialization: Instrumental-Band/Orchestra) (BM)
- Music Education (Specialization: Instrumental-Elementary) (BM)
- Music Education (Specialization: Instrumental-Orchestra) (BM)
- Music (BA)
- Performance (specialization: Harpsichord) (BM)
- Performance (specialization: Orchestral Instruments - Multiple Woodwinds) (BM)
- Performance (specialization: Orchestral Instruments) (BM)
- Performance (specialization: Organ) (BM)
- Performance (specialization: Organ, Church Music Emphasis) (BM)
- Performance (specialization: Piano) (BM)
- Performance (specialization: Voice) (BM)
Source: UNT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, Degree Programs Listed by Academic Unit (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Public Affairs and Health Sciences18
- Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (BS)
- Applied Behavior Analysis (BS)
- Criminal Justice (BS)
- Emergency Administration and Planning (BS)
- Health Behavior and Fitness (BS)
- Kinesiology with a concentration in Pre-PT/Allied Health (BS)
- Kinesiology with a concentration in Strength and Conditioning (BS)
- Kinesiology (General track) (BS)
- Recreation, Event and Sport Management (BS)
- Psychology (BA)
- Psychology (BS)
- Nonprofit Leadership Studies (BA)
- Urban Policy and Planning (BA)
- Addiction Studies (BS)
- Public Health with a concentration in Health Professions (BS)
- Public Health (BS)
- Rehabilitation Studies (BS)
- Social Work (BSW)
Source: UNT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, Degree Programs Listed by Academic Unit (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Science21
- Biochemistry with a concentration in Forensic Science (BSBC)
- Biochemistry (BA)
- Biochemistry (BSBC)
- Biology with a concentration in Forensic Science (BSBIO)
- Biology (BA)
- Biology (BSBIO)
- Ecology for Environmental Science (BS)
- Medical Laboratory Sciences (BSMLS)
- Chemistry with a Concentration in Computational Chemistry (BA)
- Chemistry with a concentration in Forensics (BSCHM)
- Chemistry (BA)
- Chemistry (BSCHM)
- Mathematics with a concentration in Computer Science (BSMTH)
- Mathematics (non-teacher certification) (BA)
- Mathematics (teacher certification) (BA)
- Mathematics (non-teacher certification) (BSMTH)
- Mathematics (teacher certification) (BSMTH)
- Physics with a concentration in Astrophysics (BSPHY)
- Physics with a concentration in Computational Physics (BSPHY)
- Physics with a concentration in Engineering Physics (BSPHY)
- Physics (BSPHY)
Source: UNT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, Degree Programs Listed by Academic Unit (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Visual Arts and Design16
- Interdisciplinary Art and Design Studies with a concentration in Arts Management (BA)
- Interdisciplinary Art and Design Studies with a concentration in Design Management (BA)
- Interdisciplinary Art and Design Studies (BA)
- Art Education (BFA)
- Art History (BA)
- Communication Design with a concentration in Graphic Design (BFA)
- Communication Design with a concentration in User-Experience Design (BFA)
- Fashion Design (BFA)
- Interior Design (BFA)
- Studio Art with a concentration in Ceramics (BFA)
- Studio Art with a concentration in Drawing and Painting (BFA)
- Studio Art with a concentration in Metalsmithing and Jewelry (BFA)
- Studio Art with a concentration in New Media Art (BFA)
- Studio Art with a concentration in Photography (BFA)
- Studio Art with a concentration in Printmaking (BFA)
- Studio Art with a concentration in Sculpture (BFA)
Source: UNT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, Degree Programs Listed by Academic Unit (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Deadlines for Fall 2027
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
| Plan | Apply by | Decision | Binding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall application | July 31 | Rolling | No |
Apply and be admitted by March 1 to be considered for the UNT Excellence Scholarship; UNT keeps reviewing applications after that date. International applicants apply by July 15. The application fee is $75 for U.S. citizens and residents, $85 for international applicants, and fee waivers are accepted.
Source: UNT Admissions, Freshman Deadlines & Fees (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Testing
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
UNT is test-score-optional: it encourages you to send SAT or ACT scores, but they are optional, and the writing section is not required. You may be considered without a score if your cumulative unweighted high school GPA is above 3.0. Scores can still help with admission decisions, testing exemptions and scholarships.
Source: UNT Admissions, Steps to Apply (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
The Common Data Set also marks the SAT or ACT as not required but considered if submitted for fall 2027 applicants.
Source: UNT Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C8. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Applying next year?
For students applying in fall 2027, entering fall 2028
Not announced yet. When we checked UNT's admission pages on October 1, 2026, we found no announced changes for fall 2028 entry. The deadlines and rules above are for fall 2027 entry.
Source: UNT Admissions, Freshman Admission Requirements (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Cost, and what families paid after aid
The published cost of a year at UNT, 2026-2027:
| Item | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees | $12,092 | $24,932 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $12,106 | $12,106 |
| Books and supplies | $1,120 | $1,120 |
| Transportation | $2,352 | $2,352 |
| Personal | $2,028 | $2,028 |
| Total | $29,698 | $42,538 |
For an undergraduate living on campus, 15 hours a semester, fall and spring. UNT prints the in-state total; the out-of-state total is the sum of the same items with its non-resident tuition and fees. Federal loan fees are added to the budget for students who borrow.
Source: UNT Financial Aid & Scholarships, Undergraduate Cost of Attendance 2026-2027 (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Average net price per year, by family income, 2023-24:
| Family income | Paid after grants |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $12,311 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $12,668 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $14,473 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $19,576 |
| Over $110,000 | $22,943 |
| All incomes | $15,649 |
What first-year, full-time, in-state students who received federal aid paid after grants and scholarships, by family income, in 2023-24, the latest year the Department of Education publishes. Your own price comes from UNT's aid offer.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Similar schools
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Oklahoma State UniversityStillwater, OK · Public73.7% admitted$17,447 average net price
University of OklahomaNorman, OK · Public77.6% admitted$15,300 average net price
Admitted: each school's latest first-year acceptance rate, so the year can differ from school to school; each school's page names its year and source. Average net price: what federal aid recipients paid per year after grants, 2023-24, and the in-state figure for a public university.