University of North Texas

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,319

0.289% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$14,675

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0376%

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

72.5%

36,807 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

47,507

79.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

59.6%

2,799 Graduates

About

University of North Texas is a higher education institution located in Denton County, TX. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of North Texas were General Computer & Information Sciences (822 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (351 degrees), and Business Analytics (318 degrees).

In 2023, 12,563 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of North Texas. 56.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (4,781 degrees), 1.82 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2,631 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of North Texas is $8,319, which is $−22,684 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of North Texas was 0.0376%, corresponding to 3 out of the 7,985 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of North Texas is $8,319, which is $22,685 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,675.

In 2023, 64% of undergraduate students attending University of North Texas received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 39% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,319

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of North Texas was $8,319. The cost of tuition at University of North Texas is $−22,685 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of North Texas (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,675

2023 Value

3.98%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of North Texas had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,675. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of North Texas grew by 3.98%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of North Texas (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,273

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of North Texas was of $10,273 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.78% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of North Texas (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

39%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

64% of undergraduate students at University of North Texas received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 28.9% with respect to 2022, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of North Texas (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.0376%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of North Texas was 0.0376%, which represents 3 out of the 7985 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of North Texas received 36,807 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 15% annual growth. Out of those 36,807 applicants, 26,671 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 72.5% acceptance rate.

There were 47,507 students enrolled at University of North Texas in 2023. 43% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of North Texas has an overall enrollment yield of 26%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

72.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

26,671

Accepted Out of 36,807

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of North Texas was 72.5% (26,671 admissions from 36,807 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 79.1%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 15%, while admissions grew by 5.27%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of North Texas (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

43%

Submission Percentage (2023)

2,999

Scores Submitted (2023)

43% of enrolled first-time students at University of North Texas in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of North Texas had a total enrollment of 47,507 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of North Texas is 37,920 students and the part-time enrollment is 9,587. This means that 79.8% of students enrolled at University of North Texas are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of North Texas, both undergraduate and graduate, is 32.2% White, 24% Hispanic or Latino, 13.1% Black or African American, 6.78% Asian, 3.78% Two or More Races, 0.255% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0716% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of North Texas in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (19.5%), followed by White Male (17.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (16.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (10%), followed by White Male (7.17%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.63%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

79.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of North Texas in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47,507 students. The full-time enrollment at University of North Texas is 37,920 and the part-time enrollment is 9,587. This means that 79.8% of students enrolled at University of North Texas are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of North Texas (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

77%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of North Texas was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), University of North Texas had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of North Texas (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
15,280 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
11,396 enrolled students
Black or African American
6,218 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of North Texas is 32.2% White, 24% Hispanic or Latino, 13.1% Black or African American, 6.78% Asian, 3.78% Two or More Races, 0.255% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0716% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 616 students (1.3%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 1,699 more women than men received degrees from University of North Texas. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of North Texas is white (4,781 degrees awarded). There were 1.82 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2,631 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of North Texas is General Computer & Information Sciences (822 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (351 degrees) and Business Analytics (318 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of North Texas, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Library Science (271 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (1,070 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (1,869 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of North Texas are Software developers (647,709 people), Other managers (337,992 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (198,614 people), Computer occupations, all other (146,515 people), and Computer & information systems managers (138,040 people).

The most specialized majors at University of North Texas in 2023 are Library Science (271 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (1,070 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (1,869 degrees), Communications (620 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (803 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of North Texas are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at University of North Texas are Library Science (271 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (1,070 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (1,869 degrees), Communications (620 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (803 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of North Texas are Elementary & secondary schools (483,764 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (270,285 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (210,476 people), Computer Systems Design (150,342 people), and Legal services (111,995 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of North Texas.

Most Common (2023)

General Psychology
616 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
540 degrees awarded
General Studies
405 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of North Texas was General Psychology with 616 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of North Texas according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

5,432

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

7,131

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 5,432 degrees were awarded to men at University of North Texas, which is 0.762 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (7,131).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of North Texas by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 690 degrees were awarded to men at University of North Texas in General Computer & Information Sciences, which is 1.84 times more than the 375 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 493 degrees were awarded to men at University of North Texas in General Psychology, which is 3.6 times more than the 137 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

40%

100% Completion Time

60%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 40% of students graduating from University of North Texas completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 60% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 62% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (76.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of North Texas is Female and Asian (76.5% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.143% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
4,781 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2,631 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1,231 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of North Texas is white (4,781 degrees awarded). There were 1.82 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2,631 degrees).

0.876% of degree recipients (110 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
2,799 degrees awarded
White Male
1,982 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
1,604 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of North Texas is white female (2,799 degrees awarded). There were 1.41 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,982 degrees).

Operations

University of North Texas has an endowment valued at nearly $268M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 31.4M (11.7%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, University of North Texas had a total salary expenditure of 945M. University of North Texas employs 338 Professors, 247 Lecturers and 225 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of North Texas are Male Professor (227), Female Lecturer (142), and Male Associate professor (131).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of North Texas are: Management, with 617 employees, Service, with 403 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 391 employees.

Endowment

$268M

2023 Endowment

8.55%

growth from 2022

University of North Texas has an endowment valued at about $268M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of North Texas grew 8.55% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $166M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of North Texas (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$43.7M - Federal
$39.8M - State
$741k - Local

As of 2023, University of North Texas received $43.7M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $39.8M from state grants and contracts, and $741k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$364M

2023 Salaries

10.7%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of North Texas paid a median of $364M in salaries, which represents 38.5% of their overall expenditure ($945M) and a 10.7% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.5% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.45% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$105M

Instructional Salaries

1,036

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of North Texas paid a total of $105M to 1,036 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

338 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

617 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of North Texas were Professor with 338 employees, Lecturer with 247 employees, and Assistant professor with 225 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of North Texas were Management with 617 employees, Service with 403 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 391 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Lecturer
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of North Texas was Male Professor with 227 employees, Female Lecturer with 142 employees, and Male Associate professor with 131 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of North Texas.

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