University of North Texas Acceptance Rate
Denton, Texas · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 36,807
- Admitted
- 26,671
- Yield
- 26%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of North Texas's acceptance rate has risen from 65.4% in 2014–15 to 72.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 16,842 to 36,807 (+119%) over that period.
Its 72.5% rate makes University of North Texas more selective than about 58% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 65 tracked Texas schools, it is more selective than about 62%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (75.1% for women vs 69.2% for men, a 5.9-point gap). University of North Texas has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 26% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 16,842 | 11,012 | 65.4% | 4,450 |
| 2015–16 | 16,253 | 11,401 | 70.1% | 4,722 |
| 2016–17 | 16,826 | 12,080 | 71.8% | 4,859 |
| 2017–18 | 18,650 | 13,504 | 72.4% | 4,992 |
| 2018–19 | 20,006 | 14,215 | 71.1% | 4,879 |
| 2019–20 | 21,724 | 15,992 | 73.6% | 5,636 |
| 2020–21 | 21,514 | 18,067 | 84% | 5,291 |
| 2021–22 | 24,858 | 20,240 | 81.4% | 5,563 |
| 2022–23 | 32,016 | 25,335 | 79.1% | 6,624 |
| 2023–24 | 36,807 | 26,671 | 72.5% | 6,926 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 20,515 | 15,400 | 75.1% |
| Men | 16,292 | 11,271 | 69.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 500–630 | 43% |
| SAT Math | 480–600 | |
| ACT Composite | 19–27 | 10% |
How University of North compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of North Texas's acceptance rate?
University of North Texas's acceptance rate is 72.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (26,671 admitted of 36,807 applicants).
Is University of North Texas test optional?
University of North Texas is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of North Texas?
University of North Texas received 36,807 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 26,671.
What SAT score do you need for University of North Texas?
Admitted students at University of North Texas typically scored 500–630 on SAT Reading/Writing and 480–600 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of North Texas getting harder to get into?
University of North Texas has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 65.4% in 2014–15 to 72.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.unt.edu/.