Tuition and Fees

Tuition and Fees for Summer 2008

Information Regarding UNT's Timely Graduation Program

The tuition column includes State Mandated Tuition and Board Designated Tuition. 

Effective Fall 2008:  State Mandated Tuition for Texas Residents is $50.00 per credit hour.  State Mandated Tuition for Non-Residents is $331.00 per credit hour.  Board Designated Tuition is $110.92 per credit hour ($90.50 per credit hour for UNT Dallas Campus).  

Students enrolled in graduate courses are charged an additional Graduate Level Tuition of $50.00 per credit hour.  Graduate students enrolled in graduate level courses do not pay the Undergraduate Advising fee of $3.25 per hour.  Specific information regarding the mandatory fees is listed below.

The following fees are waived if students are enrolled in all of their courses at locations other than the Denton campus:  Property Deposit, Medical Service Fee, Student Union Fee, Recreational Facility Fee and Transportation Fee.

Certain mandatory fees are prorated in the summer sessions if students are enrolled in more than one session during the summer term. 

**Instructional fees vary by course and are not included in the total. 

Auditing Classes
The charge for auditing classes includes the current cost of Board Designated Tuition (12 hours for Fall/Spring Terms and 6 Hours in the Summer Term) and the Student Union Fee. The cost for auditing a class is lower for students currently enrolled at UNT. Individuals interested in auditing a class should go to the academic department offering the class to determine space availability and request permission.  If approved, the department will provide the individual with an audit card.  The card should be taken to Student Accounting in the Eagle Student Services Center to complete the payment process. 

• Distance Education Courses
• Explanation of Fees  
• Other Fees  
• Housing Fees and Information
• Paying by Installment
• Tuition and Fee Waivers
• Tuition and Fee Refunds

The information in this web site is provided to better assist students and parents in assessing the cost of enrolling at the University of North Texas (UNT). While this information is intended to be comprehensive, tuition, fees, room and board are subject to increase or decrease by action of the Texas Legislature and/or the Board of Regents of UNT.  Students are responsible for any additional amounts due UNT resulting from post audits and corrections, including all fees and waivers; i.e. registration assessing errors, changing from off-campus to on-campus classes, invalid employment waivers, etc.

UNT is a state-supported institution and, as such, is subject to state laws. Since state law prohibits the extension of credit, all financial obligations to the university must be made when due. The university cannot cash checks made payable to it and the student. Checks made payable to the university and the student can be applied to a student’s account balance after obtaining the proper endorsement.

It is the policy of the University of North Texas not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, disabled veteran status, or Veterans of the Vietnam Era status, in its educational programs, activities, admissions, or employment policies. In addition to complying with federal and state equal opportunity laws and regulations, the university through its Diversity Policy declares harassment based on individual differences (including sexual orientation) inconsistent with its mission and educational goals. Direct questions or concerns to the Equal Opportunity Office, (940) 565-2456, or the Dean of Students, (940) 565-2648. TDD access: (800) 735-2989.

Explanation of Fees

• Student Service Fees       $14.00 per hour
  15 hour maximum charge in Fall/Spring
  7.5 hour maximum charge in Summer sessions
  Student service fees are assessed in proportion to the number of semester credit hours for which a student registers to cover the cost of student services that directly involve or benefit students, including, but not limited to, recreational activities, artist and lecture series, cultural entertainment series, debating and oratorical activities and student government.

• Recreational Facility Fee 
  $78.00 Fall/Spring 
  Prorated in Summer sessions
  A fixed Recreational Facility fee is collected from each enrolled student for the purpose of constructing and operating the Recreational Facility on campus.  

• Student Union Fee           
  $47.00 Fall/Spring 
  Prorated in Summer sessions
  A fixed Student Union fee is collected from each enrolled student for the purpose of operating, maintaining, improving and equipping the Student Union. Activities financed by the student union fee are limited to those in which the entire student body is eligible to participate.

• Technology Use Fee   
  $13.00 per hour
  Technology use fees are collected in proportion to the number of credit hours for which a student registers to defray costs associated with the addition of instructional equipment in classrooms and student computer laboratories, development of the degree audit system and instruction-related activities in the Computing Center and classroom technology support.

• Medical Services Fee      
  $66.85 Fall/Spring  
  Prorated in Summer sessions
  The fixed medical services fee is used solely to provide medical services to students enrolled at the university.

• Library Use Fee  
  $16.50 per hour  
  The library use fee is collected in proportion to the number of credit hours for which a student registers to support the development and maintenance of Library collections, as well as to provide expanded operating hours and other services to meet student needs.

• Undergraduate Advising Fee
  $3.25 per hour
  The undergraduate advising fee supports the advising function for undergraduate students.

• Transportation Fee
  $3.50 per hour
  The transportation fee supports the shuttle bus systems that transports students to, and around, various locations on campus.  

• International Education Fee
  $4.00 Fall/Spring
  Prorated in Summer sessions
  A fixed international education fee is collected from each enrolled student to be used in support of an international education financial aid fund. This fund allows an equal opportunity for all students to participate in student exchange and study abroad programs.

• Publication Fee    
  $20.00 Fall/Spring
  Prorated in Summer sessions
  A fixed publication fee is collected from each enrolled student to defray costs associated with publication and distribution of schedules of classes, catalogs, tuition and fee registers and other publications available to all students.

• International Student Fee
  $65.00 Per Semester
  A fixed international student fee is charged to all non-immigrant visa students for each term in which they enroll in UNT.  The fee is billed with tuition and other fees.

• Instructional Fees
  Amount varies per course
  Instructional fees fall into the following three fee categories. Please note that for billing purposes, these fee categories are grouped together and billed as one instructional fee.
  
  Instructional fees will be due at the time of registration or the payment deadline for early registered students. These fees are refundable according to the university refund policy.   If a student desires to know what portion of an instructional fee falls into each category listed below, they may contact Student Accounting & University Cashiering Services at (940) 565-3225 or the Registrar's Office at (940) 565-2111.

1. Course Fees
Course fees are charged to cover consumable supplies, syllabi, tests, salaries and wages of employees who assist in the preparation, distribution and supply of classroom materials and some equipment purchases related directly to student participation in the classroom or laboratory. Course fees can, in some instances, save students money by bulk purchasing of goods and services. These fees are set at the minimum cost of services that all students in the department or division receive.

2. Laboratory Fees
Laboratory fees are only applicable to courses which require students to register for a laboratory section. Laboratory fees are collected to cover the cost of materials and supplies used by students in the laboratory. The laboratory fee may not be less than $2 nor more than $30 for any one semester or summer term.

3. Special Service Fees
Special service fees are collected to help offset the cost of materials and services a student is eligible to receive while enrolled in a course. These fees are directly related to classroom, laboratory or practicum activity and may cover the wages of employees who assist in the instructional process such as models, tutors, proctors or laboratory assistants.

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Other Fees

Property Damage Deposit

All students, except those enrolled in only off-campus courses or covered by other specific waivers, must pay a $10.00 General Property Deposit at the time of first registering at the University.  The deposit may be forfeited to cover any outstanding financial obligation at the University.

Admission Application Fee

All applicants to the University of North Texas must pay a $40.00 (U.S. citizens) or $75.00 (international students) non-refundable admissions application fee.  The application fee for Graduate (U.S. citizens) is $50.00.

Late Registration Fee

A flat fee of $25.00 will be charged to late admissions applicants, students registering at any time during the designated late registration period.

National Student Exchange fee

A flat fee of $125.00 will be charged to students who apply for an exchange  to another university through National Student Exchange.

NSE Incoming Student Fee

A flat fee of $25.00 will be charged to students coming to UNT on exchange from another university through National Student Exchange.

Credit by Exam Fee

UNT awards undergraduate college credit on the basis of local and national examinations, subject to general limitations. Examinations are offered by several UNT departments. A $53.00 fee is collected from those students who take credit by examination at UNT.