The University of North Texas (UNT) was founded in 1890 in the college town of Denton, Texas, and currently covers more than 1,000 acres just outside of the Dallas-Fort Worth area. This school expanded over the last 50 years to include a medical school, a South Dallas campus, and a public law school. North Texas has over 40,000 students and offers a majority of classes with 20 students or fewer, giving the large state school a more personal academic charm. The University of North Texas operates on a semester-based academic calendar with highly productive academic research institutes that specialize in a range of business, education, engineering, and psychology programs.
The graduation rate at UNT is 64%, and the school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 24:1, which is typical for a flagship state institution. Prospective students should note that Texas residents pay in-state tuition at about half the rate that out-of-state students pay, making it an affordable yet competitive option for local high school graduates. Undergraduates typically live on-campus at one of 15 residential living complexes and can participate in a large Greek system depending on their interests.
The University of North Texas is known for the Intensive English Language Institute or IELI, the largest intensive English program in Texas, where international students learn reading, writing, and speaking at the UNT Denton campus. UNT athletic teams are represented by their campus mascot Scrappy the Eagle and compete in the FBS at the famous Apogee Stadium. Notable alumni include television host Dr. Phil McGraw, singer Norah Jones, and musician Michael Lee Aday AKA Meat Loaf.
Denton, TX 76203-1277
Check out the most popular majors and specific degrees students have earned at University of North Texas.
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Specialized Institution Accreditations
American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs (Department of Psychology/Clinical Health Psychology)
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- Clinical doctoral program in Audiology
Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
- English Language (English Language English Language Institute)
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
* Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)
Career Preparation
What letter grade would you give your school on how well it prepares students for a career in the real world?
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Alumni
education, Class of 1975lectures, group work, and extreme literacy
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Alumni
International Studies, Class of 2011There was not much useful career networking
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Alumni
BS /Library and Information Science, Class of 2014Business Center; mock interviews, resume writing, skill courses
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Alumni
Bachelor of Music, Class of 1985Student teaching opportunities, video conferencing with other students and teachers in other locations
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Alumni
Anthropology - BA and MS, Class of 2010I was provided a job opportunity in graduate school.
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Alumni
Interdisciplinary Studies focus on Theatre, Class of 2002Unfortunately I did not seek out many of those tools and opportunities that would have helped.
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Alumni
BBA, Class of 1982Business classes and Marketing Club
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Alumni
Biology, Class of 2002real world lab experience that helped me get a job after graduation.
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Alumni
masters in electrical engineering, Class of 2016live and hands on experience
Students and Culture
What letter grade would you give the students/culture at your school?
Based on 11 Reviews-
Alumni
International Studies, Class of 2011My school was in the middle of Dallas with a large population of the student either working full time or living at home.
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Alumni
BS /Library and Information Science, Class of 2014Diverse. Many areas of interest, all respectful and community engaging
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Alumni
Bachelor of Music, Class of 1985A huge multi- cultural environment, one of the top music schools in the Nation so he culture is rich!
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Alumni
Bachelor of Arts: Literature, major; Art History, minor, Class of 1998mostly Caucasian; many African-American; quite a few Asian/Indian/Hispanic
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Alumni
Interdisciplinary Studies focus on Theatre, Class of 2002Good mix of liberal and conservative, being a Texas school. Creative and artsy. Not a huge focus on the sports teams at the school with I think was a miss.
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Alumni
BBA, Class of 1982All cultures and socioeconomic groups
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Alumni
Biology, Class of 2002very diverse, lots of commuters from the DFW area, music and arts.
Facilities
What letter grade would you give the facilities at your school.
Based on 11 Reviews-
Alumni
education, Class of 1975no computers for students in those days
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Alumni
International Studies, Class of 2011Most of the facilities were well maintained. The few there were older and little more worn were slated to be updated or replaced over the next 5 years.
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Alumni
BS /Library and Information Science, Class of 2014Old school is getting upgrades and facelifts- beautiful campus!
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Alumni
Bachelor of Music, Class of 1985Top notch everything! So much State of the Art technology, architecture, restaurants, labs, gyms, etc. have been added over the last 30 years, it's mind boggling
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Alumni
Bachelor of Arts: Literature, major; Art History, minor, Class of 1998very up-to-date; environmental-friendly; High technology;
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Alumni
Interdisciplinary Studies focus on Theatre, Class of 2002When I was there it seemed very basic. I felt the school was really on the verge of a huge upgrade across the board. I would love to go back and see all the great changes.
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Alumni
BBA, Class of 1982All newer are being up graded
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Alumni
Biology, Class of 2002I was there a pretty long time ago, but they were great in the late 90s...
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Alumni
masters in electrical engineering, Class of 2016everything is well equiped in our school
Activities and Groups
What overall letter grade would you give the activities/groups at your school?
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Alumni
education, Class of 1975do not know. i worked my way through
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Alumni
International Studies, Class of 2011There were a number of academic groups, greek organizations, as well as inter-mural teams and sports.
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Alumni
BS /Library and Information Science, Class of 2014Music and arts performances cannot be beat!
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Alumni
Bachelor of Music, Class of 1985Music School! Lab Bands, UNT Opera, Football Supporters, Nursing, Education Dept
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Alumni
Bachelor of Arts: Literature, major; Art History, minor, Class of 1998the music school is renowned, so that would have to be the standout for me
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Alumni
Interdisciplinary Studies focus on Theatre, Class of 2002We had an Albino Squirrel Fanclub to support the white squirrel that lived on campus. I think our campus was so diverse. You couldn't put it in any peg hole. There was something for everyone. No huge lean toward Greeks or Sports or Arts. I felt like it was all equal.
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Biology, Class of 2002World famous musicians= lots of great concerts.
“ Who are the notable alumni? ”
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The list of famous UNT alumni is just about as long as the line at Chik-Fil-A at lunchtime (and yes, there’s one of those in the University Union in case you’re wondering). For starters, Norah Jones, the Grammy Award winner and modern queen of jazz got her start in UNT’s Jazz Studies program. Drummer for the Eagles Don Henley and Musician Meat Loaf are two other former UNT students who hit #1 on the Billboard charts during their careers. It’s also where Dr. Phil McGraw, better known simply as Dr. Phil, earned his graduate and professional degrees in psychology. And if you’re a sucker for a good vampire novel, you probably know Ann Rice, author of Interview with a Vampire and over 30 other bestselling horror and fantasy novels. Lastly, here’s one for the football fans: 2009 NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year award winner Brian Waters and Dallas Cowboys Running Back Lance Dunbar also went to UNT.
“ What is the campus setting like? ”
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Two words are consistently used to describe UNT: big and bold. The campus is 875 acres of sprawling campus greenery spotted with larger-than-life brick buildings that flaunt historic and modern flair. The 14 residence halls, which offer living options from singles to suite-style, each have their own character. Some halls offer themed housing like UNT Serves, where residents share a passion for giving back and tackle local and national service projects together. There is also a Student Health and Wellness Center that provides an exceptionally wide spectrum of health services, from traditional health care services to dental, mental health, massage therapy, nutrition, eye care, x-rays, screenings, and pharmacy services. Did you know UNT also has a full service bank and a money management center where students can learn how to budget? As a student you get all of this and a big, bold helping of so much more.
“ What are the online learning and extension/adult learning opportunities? ”
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You can get a UNT education no matter where you live. The school mostly offers online degrees and certificates at the graduate level. Options include marketing, special education, library sciences, applied behavior analysis, storytelling, hospitality management, and health informatics. Students can also enroll in accelerated online graduate programs where the classes last eight weeks instead of the traditional 15 weeks. It’s the fast track to an MBA in organizational behavior and resource management, or a Master of Science in educational psychology or educational leadership. But if you are looking to earn a bachelor’s degree online, the school offers four options: rehabilitation studies, applied technology and performance improvement, information science, and applied arts and sciences. If you just love to learn or need to fulfill continuing education requirements, The Lifelong Learning and Professional Development Office runs courses online and on campus. You can even sign up for professor-guided trips to visit places like Machu Picchu, Northern Ireland, or New Zealand.
“ What are the athletic highlights? ”
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The Mean Green golf team has made a name for themselves nationwide. To date they have appeared in a whopping 34 NCAA tournaments and earned 81 tournament championships, 29 conference titles, and four NCAA crowns. The team attracts golfers from far and wide; players on the current roster hail from nearby Texas towns to places like Germany, Mexico, and South Africa. The women’s soccer team has also been on top of its game since day one. This team has not suffered a single losing season in its 21-season history. In fact, these ladies have won 11 conference championships and four NCAA tournament appearances. The long-standing football team played its 1,000th game in late 2014 in the 30,000-seat Apogee Stadium. This stadium, which opened in 2011, was the first newly constructed college football stadium to receive LEED Platinum certification, meaning it’s designed to be highly energy efficient and sustainable. As you can see, “go green” has more than one meaning at UNT!
“ What are the school's academic highlights? ”
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UNT has made a name for itself among the nation’s most elite research universities. In 2016 the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education classified UNT as one of 115 doctoral universities that have the “highest research activity.” Building on the faculty’s strengths and interests, the university launched four research institutes in 2015. Areas of focus within these institutes include logistics and transportation, bio-based product development, manufacturing and structural material development, and human environmental impacts. Speaking of the environment, three faculty members are sure to make a positive impact with their research in the near future. In 2015 Professors Dane Crossley, Warren Burggren, and Aaron Roberts were awarded $2.7 million by the Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative to study the effects of oil spills on fish so future scientists can be better prepared to handle oil spills. Students can make their own exciting impacts with UNT’s many student research opportunities. For instance, undergrads can conduct research in areas like environmental chemistry, kinetics, and spectroscopy through the National Science Foundation’s Research Experiences for Undergraduates program in partnership with the chemistry department.