- Acceptance rate: 84% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 438–573 reading and writing, 408–523 math
- Average net price: $9,109 a year (2022–23)
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University of North Texas at Dallas reported an acceptance rate of 84% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of North Texas at Dallas reviews each application.
University of North Texas at Dallas GPA requirements
University of North Texas at Dallas requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of North Texas at Dallas hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of North Texas at Dallas acceptance rate
University of North Texas at Dallas admitted 4,247 of 5,029 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 84%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of North Texas at Dallas is a public 4-year university in Dallas, Texas, with 2,953 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of North Texas at Dallas in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 438 | 500 | 573 |
| SAT Math | 408 | 440 | 523 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 940 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of North Texas at Dallas looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
University of North Texas at Dallas awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $9,109 a year at University of North Texas at Dallas in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have a chance at the University of North Texas at Dallas with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. University of North Texas at Dallas admitted 84% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to the University of North Texas at Dallas?
No. University of North Texas at Dallas is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 6% sent SAT scores.
How important is GPA for getting into the University of North Texas at Dallas?
A lot: University of North Texas at Dallas requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What SAT scores do the University of North Texas at Dallas students have?
The middle 50% of University of North Texas at Dallas' fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 438–573 in reading and writing and 408–523 in math, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What percent of applicants does the University of North Texas at Dallas accept?
University of North Texas at Dallas' acceptance rate was 84% for fall 2024: it admitted 4,247 of 5,029 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
How hard is it to get into the University of North Texas at Dallas?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of North Texas at Dallas admitted 84% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA does the University of North Texas at Dallas look for?
University of North Texas at Dallas requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does the University of North Texas at Dallas give credit for AP exams?
Yes. University of North Texas at Dallas awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does the University of North Texas at Dallas consider legacy status?
No. University of North Texas at Dallas doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at the University of North Texas at Dallas after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $9,109 a year at University of North Texas at Dallas in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check the University of North Texas at Dallas' official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of North Texas at DallasU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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