How to apply
Welcome, Class of 2015. The University of North Texas is a selective university and does not guarantee admission of all applicants. It is recommended that you apply well in advance of stated application deadlines. All necessary credentials, such as the ApplyTexas Application for admission to Texas public universities, official transcripts and required entrance exams including the writing sections, must be on file in the Office of Admissions by the admission deadline as in the "When to apply" box. Admission decisions will not be made until after the application, the application fee and all academic credentials are received and evaluated.
When to apply
| Apply by: | To enroll for classes starting: |
|---|---|
| Dec. 1, 2011 | Spring 2012 |
| Summer 2012 | |
| May 10, 2012 | 3 week |
| May 31, 2012 | 5 week, session 1 |
| June 29, 2012 | 5 week, session 2 |
| Fall 2012 | |
| March 1, 2012 | Freshman Priority application deadline |
| July 2, 2012 | Transfer application deadline |
| Applicants who do not meet the deadline will be assessed an additional fee. | |
All applicants new to the University of North Texas must pay a nonrefundable admission application fee of $60 for U.S. citizens and permanent resident aliens, or $75 for international students and others.
High school graduates
Students admitted to the first semester of college work must have graduated from an accredited high school. To apply, students must present ACT or SAT Reasoning Test scores. Students must use the ApplyTexas application. It is highly recommended that the application be completed and submitted electronically via ApplyTexas. In addition, the student must submit a high school transcript showing credits and graduation class rank. Transcripts showing rank should be sent after completion of the junior year. Appropriateness of experience in lieu of a high school diploma (e.g., GED, home schooling, graduation from a nonaccredited high school, etc.) may be assessed on an individual review basis. To be more successful at UNT, we encourage you to fulfill the graduation requirements for the Recommended Program or the Distinguished Achievement Program in high school.
High school seniors who plan to attend UNT should take entrance examinations at least five months before enrollment dates. See your high school counselor for more information or go to the College Board web site or the ACT web site.
Find out if your AP or IB courses will count as college credit.
APPLICATION UPDATE - If you have already applied to UNT, but wish to update to a future semester, please click here: http://forms.unt.edu/application-update.
Admission
| Top 10 percent of high school class | Submit SAT or ACT score |
| Next 15 percent of high school class | Minimum 950 SAT or 20 ACT score |
| Second quarter of high school class | Minimum 1050 SAT or 23 ACT score |
| Third quarter of high school class | Minimum 1180 SAT or 26 ACT score |
A new state law requires first-time freshmen to either:
- Successfully complete the curriculum requirements for the Texas Recommended or Distinguished Achievement high school program or its equivalent; or
- Earn an SAT score of at least 1,500 out of 2,400 or satisfy ACT benchmarks of 18 in English, 22 in math, 21 in Social Sciences and 24 in Science.
All freshman applicants to the University of North Texas must submit SAT or ACT scores, including the writing portion of the exams. Although writing scores are not currently used, scores are being collected to develop future admissions policies. Admission policies are reviewed periodically and are subject to change. Get the latest admissions information online or call 800-868-8211.
Exceptional scores may qualify
Applicants who score exceptionally well on the SAT or ACT may be accepted in lieu of a high class ranking. Contact an admissions officer for more information. Additional information to justify admission may be required to demonstrate an ability to succeed in UNT's academically demanding program.
Other types of admission
information on admission requirements for:
- transfer students
- international students
- adult students
- fall or spring visiting students
- summer visiting students
- early admission students
check the admissions information online or call 800-868-8211.
Texas Uniform Admission Policy
(SB 3826)
Per the Texas Education Code, Sections 51.801-51.809, and changes made to several sections by House Bill 3826, in addition to a Texas general academic teaching institution’s admissions requirements, a first-time freshman, regardless of when the student graduated from high school, must also have either:
- Successfully completed the curriculum requirements for the recommended or advanced high school program or its equivalent; or
- Satisfied ACT's College Readiness Benchmarks on the ACT assessment or earned on the SAT assessment a score of at least 1,500 out of 2,400 or the equivalent.
NOTE: The ACT College Readiness Benchmarks are: English=18, Math=22, Reading=21, Science Reasoning=24.
Under TEC Section 51.807 and with consultation of the Texas Education Agency, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has determined that the high schools are responsible for providing the appropriate documentation to confirm the curriculum requirements.
For the student graduating from an out-of-state or international high school, the necessary curriculum information will be provided by completing the appropriate form that is available by clicking here:
- Form 1 – For Students who entered Grade 9 BEFORE the 2007-08 School Year
- Form 2 – For Students who entered Grade 9 in 2007-08 or LATER
Applicants meeting the curriculum or the ACT/SAT assessment score requirements mandated by the Texas Education Code, but not meeting UNT’s admission requirements, may be reviewed individually by the Office of Undergraduate Admission.
