University of North Texas: what international applicants need

What are University of North Texas's application deadlines for 2026–27?

University of North Texas admits on a rolling basis for 2026–27: there's no single deadline, and it answers applications as they come in, so applying early is safer.

What is University of North Texas's acceptance rate?

72.2% for students who started in fall 2024: University of North Texas admitted 27,793 of its 38,477 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does University of North Texas require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. University of North Texas is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.

What SAT score do you need for University of North Texas?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 480–600 in Math and 500–630 in Reading and Writing (43% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 19–27.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is University of North Texas's application fee for international students?

University of North Texas's application fee is $85 for international applicants: $10 more than the $75 US applicants pay.

Does University of North Texas accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

Yes. University of North Texas accepts the Common App fee waiver and doesn't limit it to US students.

• Your eligibility is confirmed through the Common App, usually with your counselor.

Which English tests does University of North Texas accept?

University of North Texas doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does University of North Texas require?

University of North Texas doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does University of North Texas require the Common App personal essay?

No. University of North Texas doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does University of North Texas have?

1,545 of University of North Texas's 34,458 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 4.5%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does University of North Texas cost for international students?

University of North Texas is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $21,149 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $11,309). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $11,194. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $37,551 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source