2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$11,915

Net Price

81%

Admitted

27%

Enrolled

60%

Graduation Rate

25/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

University of North Texas

is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 42,441. In 2021, there were 789 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #24 in Texas and ranks #586 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Bachelor, Postgraduate Certificate, Master, Doctor

Psychology Graduates

789

Total Enrollment

42,441

Type

Public, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges

Ranking for University of North Texas

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#24

Texas Rank

Combining ranking factors for 72 schools that offer psychology degrees in Texas, University of North Texas ranks #24.

#586

U.S. Rank

Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., University of North Texas ranks #586.

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, University of North Texas offers Counseling and Applied Psychology, General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the postgraduate certificate level, the university offers Counseling and Applied Psychology. At the master level Counseling and Applied Psychology, Educational Psychology, General Psychology and Social Work are offered. At the doctorate level Clinical Psychology, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Educational Psychology, Experimental Psychology and Research Psychology are offered.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021BSPG CERTMAPhD
Clinical Psychology6
Counseling and Applied Psychology32305825
Counseling Psychology7
Educational Psychology2212
Experimental Psychology3
General Psychology49016
Research Psychology3
Social Work6718
Total Graduates5893011456
US Department of Education

Psychology Program Accreditation(s)

  • Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) – PhD Doctoral programs
  • Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) – PhD Doctoral programs Department of Psychology/Clinical Health Psychology
  • Counseling Psychology (COPSY) – PhD Doctoral programs

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 24,858 students applied to the University of North Texas. The university admitted 81% and 27% of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for Texas universities is 9,246. On average, all Texas institutions admit 76% and 28% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of University of North Texas students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 79%. Compared to all Texas four or more years colleges, the percentage is 66%.

The overall graduation rate for University of North Texas is 60%, compared to 49% for all Texas universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 34%.

  • Credits Accepted: Dual enrollment, Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare UNT to Texas Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of University of North Texas to the average of all Texas four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

UNT

24,858

Applicants

81%

Percent Admitted

27%

Percent Enrolled

79%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

60%

Graduation Rate

TX Colleges

9,246

Applicants

76%

Percent Admitted

28%

Percent Enrolled

66%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

49%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 1,267 or 72% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 489 or 28% part-time faculty members employed at University of North Texas. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 1,192 or 68%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

UNT

25 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

72%

Percent Full-Time

28%

Percent Part-Time

68%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

TX Colleges

17 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

57%

Percent Full-Time

43%

Percent Part-Time

55%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at University of North Texas the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $8,295, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,000.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $6,350 and the average cost for graduate fees is $1,906.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend University of North Texas in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for University of North Texas2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$10,158
On-Campus Living Expenses$3,332
Total Living Expenses$13,490
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$8,295
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$1,000
Total Undergraduate Expenses$22,785
In-State, Graduate Tuition$6,350
In-State, Graduate Fees$1,906
Total Graduate Expenses$8,256
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend University of North Texas is $11,915. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Net Price by Family Income

Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend University of North Texas presented by family income bracket.

Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Average Net Price by Income2020-20212021-2022
$0 – $30,000$6,387$4,728
$30,001 – $48,000$6,401$4,714
$48,001 – $75,000$14,132$12,648
$75,001 – $110,000$17,970$16,597
$110,001 and more$20,660$19,587
US Department of Education

Compare University of North Texas to all Texas universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

UNT

$22,785

Cost to Attend

$8,268

Average Financial Aid

63%

Percent Receiving Aid

$11,915

Net Price

TX Colleges

$28,868

Cost to Attend

$11,015

Average Financial Aid

88%

Percent Receiving Aid

$15,094

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 3,236 or 63%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 13,016 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $8,268.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid13,016$8,268
Pell Grants7,069$4,649
Federal Student Loans13,367$7,094
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the University of North Texas to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

UNT

13,016

Grant or Scholarship Aid

39%

Grants or Scholarships

7,069

Number of Pell Grants

21%

Pell Grants

13,367

Federal Student Loans

40%

Federal Student Loans

TX Colleges

5,995

Grant or Scholarship Aid

49%

Grants or Scholarships

3,325

Number of Pell Grants

27%

Pell Grants

2,843

Federal Student Loans

23%

Federal Student Loans

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