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- Phone: (972) 273-3000
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University of North Texas
5001 North MacArthur Blvd., Irving, TX
The University of North Texas (UNT) is an institute of higher learning that offers 4-year undergraduate degrees as well as graduate degrees. UNT has been a leader with many of its college programs including the first jazz studies program in the United States. It also established the first doctoral program in art education and the first comprehensive training and research center for Spanish-language media.
The UNT has been widely recognized for its excellent faculty. Among its faculty are many well-known researchers and award winners including Fulbright scholars, National Science Foundation CAREER award recipients, as well as many Grammy, Pulitzer and Emmy winners, among others. Additionally, many UNT students have been named Goldwater Scholars for their achievements in math, science and engineering.
History
The University of North Texas was founded in 1890, and is the oldest university in the region of North Texas. The first classes of UNT were held at Texas Normal College and Teacher's Training Institute when Denton, Texas was still a developing frontier city.
The UNT had many presidents who instigated many changes and improvements over the years. In 1999, UNT was designated as an official university system, called the UNT System Center at Dallas or the UNT Dallas Campus, which was opened as an extension of UNT. In 2001, the UNT System was recognized as one of six higher education systems in Texas.
Academics
The UNT's academic calendar follows the semester system, called "terms," with a fall, spring and summer term.
Colleges and Schools
The University of North Texas has many departments in its different colleges and schools that, among them, offer 97 bachelor's degree programs, 88 master's degree programs and 40 doctoral degrees.
UNT Colleges and Schools:
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Business Administration
- Honors College
- College of Public Affairs and Community Service
- College of Education
- College of Engineering
- College of Information
- School of Merchandising and Hospitality Management
- College of Music
- College of Visual Arts and Design
- Toulouse Graduate School
- Mayborn School of Journalism
Student Life
There are 14 residence halls at the University of North Texas, offering a variety of on-campus living options. A cafeteria and five different on-campus cafes provide places to meet and hang out with friends.
The more than 300 student organizations at UNT that include several fraternities and sororities, 42 academic associations and 54 honors societies, multicultural and political groups, service and religious societies, spirit and special-interest groups, recreational sports teams, as well as a student newspaper, radio station and cable television station.
The UNT Student Activities Center provides resources, services and advising to help students operate organizations. It also runs many of the larger campus events.
UNT students who enjoy arts and entertainment will appreciate the nearly 1,000 concerts the College of Music presents each year, including the jazz music that UNT is best known for. Numerous art exhibits, film showings and theatre and dance performances are available on and around campus. Adventure trips and equipment rentals are available at UNT's Outdoor Pursuits Center.
UNT Student Services include free tutoring, counseling, a career center, a low-cost eye center, pharmacy, medical evaluations, study skills and money management seminars and free legal advice.
Traditions
The University of North Texas is rich in school traditions like fight songs, a hand signal and other practices that promote a strong sense of pride and unity among its student body.
The UNT's mascot is the eagle, its school colors are green and white, and its athletic teams are the Talons, but nicknamed "Mean Green." The eagle claw hand signal is a traditional symbol of pride and unity at UNT.
The lighting of McConnell Tower on the UNT campus is a tradition that symbolizes success, "the lamp of learning," and academic excellence.
The "spirit bell" is a UNT tradition that began in 1891 when a large bell was brought to the Denton campus to be rung to signal class changes and evening curfew. Through the years it was also taken to sports games and rung there to signify team spirit. The original bell was damaged, and has been replaced by a new bell that continues to be rung at games, pep rallies and school events to promote school pride and spirit.
Athletics
The UNT has 16 intercollegiate athletics teams for men and women, including its award-winning men's basketball team. Other "Mean Green" Talon sports teams include women's basketball and men's football, as well as soccer, softball, golf, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. More information can be found at MeanGreenSports.com.
Community Life
The University of North Texas campus is in Denton, Texas. Denton is a town of approximately 100,000 people. It is located 36 miles north of Dallas-Fort Worth.
The UNT offers numerous student organizations that are dedicated to service and volunteerism, allowing students to connect with and help the local community. Some of these organizations are Alpha Phi Omega, America Reads Academy of Empowerment, Champions of Equity and Diversity, and Sister 2 Sister, among others.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the applicants University of North Texas accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at University of North Texas is around 38,000 students, where graduate students make up roughly 13% of the student body.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $12,600. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. There is also a $75 application fee for those applying to a program. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition range estimates:
- State Residents: $8,300-$10,000
- Out-of-State: $18,000-$22,110
- Part-time students are charged:
- State Residents: $460-$550 per credit unit
- Nonresidents: $880-$1,100 per credit unit
- Room and board is estimated to cost around $12,000
- Some programs may have a frozen tuition rate, which means the tuition will stay the same for up to five years.
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 81% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 56% | $12,010 |
Receiving Student Loans | 51% | $5,744 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, University of North Texas may offer services to students including:- Online course work available
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Employment search assistance
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Art and Design Program
- Clinical Audiology (Au.D.) Program
- Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Counseling Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- English Language Program
- Music Program
- Speech-Language Pathology Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
University of North Texas is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I-FBS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball (Conference Usa)
- Track and Field (Conference Usa)
- Football (Conference Usa)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by University of North Texas by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B, D, M)
- Biochemistry (B)
- Molecular Biology and Biochemistry (D, M)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Advertising and Marketing (B)
- Accounting (B, M)
- Finance (B)
- Business Administration (C, M)
- Fashion Merchandising (B)
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management (B)
- Information Systems (B)
- Entrepreneurship (B)
- Organizational Behavior Studies (B)
- Retail Management (B)
- Taxation (M)
- Real Estate (B)
- Operations Management (B)
- Insurance (B)
- Management Science (M)
Communications and Journalism
- Journalism (B, M)
- Broadcast Journalism (B)
- Public Relations (C)
- Multimedia (M)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Information Science (B, C, D, M)
- Information Technology (B)
Education
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering (B, C, D, M)
- Electrical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Biomedical Engineering (B, M)
- Materials Engineering (B, D, M)
English Language and Literature
- English (B, D, M)
- Rhetoric and Composition (B, M)
- Creative Writing (M)
Family and Consumer Sciences
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B, D, M)
Interdisciplinary Studies
- International and Global Studies (B, M)
- Behavioral Science (C)
- Gerontology (C, D)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B, D, M)
Natural Resources and Conservation
- Environmental Science (D, M)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B, D, M)
- Religious Studies (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B, M)
- Clinical Psychology (D)
- Counseling Psychology (D)
Public Administration and Social Services
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (B, C, M)
- Disaster Management (B)
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B, D, M)
- Sociology (B, D, M)
- Anthropology (B, M)
- Geography (B, M)
- Social Science (B)
- Economics (B, M)
- Cartography and GIS (C)
Transportation and Materials Moving
- Aviation (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Fine Arts and Studio Arts (B, M)
- Music (B, D, M)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Design and Visual Communications (B, M)
- Fashion Design (B)
- Art History (B)
- Dance (B)
- Music Theory and Composition (B)
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to University of North Texas.
- Texas Woman's University in Fort Worth, TX (2 miles away)
- The University of Texas at Dallas in Austin, TX (28 miles away)
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant, OK (71 miles away)
- Texas A&M University - Commerce in Texarkana, TX (72 miles away)
- Midwestern State University in Midland, TX (91 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
- Browse through our complete list of colleges in Texas
- See all public colleges in Texas
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003594
- Phone: (972) 273-3000
- School Homepage