North Texas students score an average of 1091 on the SAT, significantly higher than the state average of 993 and the national average of 1019. The University Honors Program is home to more than 600 student scholars including more than 20 National Merit Scholars with an average SAT score of 1300. The ability to offer scholarships to academically prepared students as diverse as our region strengthens UNT's excellence. The university offers nearly 600 different scholarships, including more than 400 departmental scholarships. Still, among a student body of more than 27,000, the number of students who qualify for scholarships far exceeds the number of scholarships available.
Many students graduate with debt loads that equal, or exceed, a first-year salary.