University of North Texas Online

Highlights

Provides credit for life experiences
Offers credit for military training
Offers some bachelor's completion programs
Offers guaranteed tuition rate for resident undergraduates

Overview

University of North Texas (UNT), a public university, consists of a dozen colleges and schools as well as the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science. Part of the University of North Texas System, UNT has offered quality academic programs for more than 125 years. Founded in 1890 as a normal school, UNT offers a range of degree programs and certificates. UNT enables students to complete a number of online undergraduate and graduate degrees – as well as a doctorate in Learning Technologies – without setting foot on campus.

University of North Texas's Accreditation, Approvals, Tuition & Admissions Info

Accreditation and Approvals

University of North Texas is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

Tuition

UNT offers the Eagle Express Tuition Plan option, which allows Texas residents to lock in their total academic costs as long as they graduate on time.

Undergraduate tuition -- $ 681.62 to $898.28 in-state / $1,096.62 out-of-state
Graduate tuition -- $701.05 in-state / $1,116.05 out-of-state

Admissions and Transfer Info

University of North Texas's admission prerequisites and application requirements vary by program.

UNT offers guaranteed admission if applicants rank in the top 10 percent of their high school class and submit ACT/SAT scores or meet other rank and SAT/ACT score requirements.

Freshman applicants must submit ACT/SAT scores and meet curriculum requirements.

UNT also may require letters of recommendation and a personal statement.

Transfer applicants who hold more than 44 credit hours must have at least a 2.0 GPA. Those with 30 to 44 credit hours must have at least a 2.25 GPA. Those with fewer than 30 credit hours must have at least a 2.5 GPA and submit high school transcripts and SAT/ACT scores.

International applicants must submit proof of English language proficiency, their passport, and the International Student Statement of Finances.

In general, graduate applicants must submit official transcripts; GRE, GMAT or MAT scores; and letters of recommendation.

Other Statistics

Student population: About 38,100
Student-to-faculty ratio: 26 to 1
Percentage receiving grant or scholarship aid: 48%

School Profile

Accreditation: Regional (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges)
Region: South
Retention Rate: 80%
Requires SAT or ACT: SAT or ACT
Public/Private: Public Nonprofit
Acceptance Rate: 72%
Graduation Rate: 52%
Cost Per Credit (In-State/Out-of-State): Undergrad: $681.62 to $898.28 / $1,096.62
Grad: $701.05 / $1,116.05
Address: 1155 Union Circle 311277, Denton, TX 76203 USA

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