Manage College Costs
We’re committed to providing you outstanding value, not just through our affordable tuition, but in every part of your experience. It’s no wonder that we’ve been named one of America’s Best College Buys© for 20 consecutive years.
A high quality education
an amazingly affordable cost
Cost to attend
The average total cost of attendance for the 2015-2016 academic year for a Texas resident living on campus and enrolled in 15 hours per semester is only $22,826. That includes all tuition and fees, housing, food, books, supplies, transportation and personal costs. Curious about the bottom line? Get an estimate of your tuition and fee cost by using one of our tuition calculators.
Above the rest for thousands less
UNT’s new Eagle Express Tuition Plan lets you lock in your academic costs for four years, earn your degree sooner and save up to $3,000 when you graduate in four years. It’s the most popular alternative tuition program in Texas.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
About 75 percent of UNT students receive financial aid and scholarships totaling more than $330 million annually. This includes more than $39 million in scholarships.
We’re committed to helping you finance your education.
We offer many types of financial assistance, including:
Scholarships
- $39 million awarded annually
- Merit and/or need based
- No repayment required
Grants
- Merit and/or need based
- No repayment required
- Many federal, state and institutional grants are available at UNT
Loans
- Available at low interest rates to students and parents of dependent students
- Repayment required
Student Employment
- UNT employs 3,200 student employees
- On and off-campus jobs available
Scholarships for outstanding students
We offer many merit-based scholarships to help the best and brightest find their place at UNT. They include the UNT Excellence, Honors College and Terry Scholars scholarships. The UNT Meritorious Scholarship for National Merit Finalists is valued at over $113,000 for Texas residents and $160,000 for non-Texas residents.
Access for the financially challenged
The Emerald Eagle Scholars program is available to students whose family adjusted gross income is $40,000 or less. This selective program provides guaranteed tuition and fees to academically talented and highly motivated students.
Apply for financial awards as early as possible
For the best chance of receiving awards, apply for UNT scholarships using our online General Scholarship Application by March 1 and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before UNT’s March 15 priority deadline. If you miss the priority deadline, you can still submit your application.
Money Saving Perks
Student perks to save green
We're committed to providing you outstanding value, not just through our affordable tuition, but in every part of your experience. Here's just a few of the services on campus that help you stretch your budget:
- Borrow a laptop from the library
- Rent your textbooks from the bookstore instead of buying them
- There’s always someone handing out free stuff (stock up now and you’ll never pay for a pen again)
- Check out a free show, film, performance or concert (choose from thousands on campus each year)
- Find a job on or off campus with help from the Career Center
- Head over to College Optical Express at Chestnut Hall for discounted prescriptions and eyewear
- Stay healthy by working out in the Pohl Recreation Center, which features a 45-foot climbing wall, basketball courts, an indoor track, two pools and a whole lot more
- Learn how to manage your money at the Student Money Management Center
- Cheer on the Mean Green at a game, which are free for UNT students