University of North Texas

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Summary

University of North Texas is a public institution that was founded in 1890. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 28,325, its setting is city, and the campus size is 875 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of North Texas's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, Tier 2. Its in-state tuition and fees are $9,078 (2012-13); out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,608 (2012-13).

At the University of North Texas, a public university close to Dallas and Fort Worth, students have about 100 majors to choose from. Some unique options include Aviation Logistics, a major offered through the UNT College of Business, and the first jazz studies major in the country, available through the UNT College of Music. Freshmen must live in on-campus housing—unless they commute from home—and can choose from traditional residence halls or living-learning communities, which group students based on interests in areas such as jazz, journalism, and health and wellness.

There are more than 300 student organizations to check out, including about 40 fraternities and sororities. The sports teams, known as the Mean Green, compete in the NCAA Division I Sun Belt Conference. The UNT Outdoor Pursuits Center has an indoor rock climbing wall and organizes trips and free clinics for adventurous students. UNT students also have a full roster of musical concerts to check out, thanks to the College of Music. Close to 1,000 performances are held annually, including some by the school’s own, Grammy-nominated group, the One O’Clock Lab Band. University of North Texas alumni include some notable artists, such as singing sensations Norah Jones and Roy Orbison, as well as NFL Hall of Famer “Mean” Joe Greene.
 

School mission and unique qualities (as provided by the school):

Since 1890, the University of North Texas has been a catalyst for transformation for its students and the North Texas region. As the nation's 26th largest public university, UNT is dedicated to providing an excellent educational experience to its 36,000 students while fueling the intellectual, economic and cultural progress of one of the largest, most dynamic regions in the United States. A student-focused public research university, UNT graduates nearly 8,500 students each year from its 12 colleges and schools and offers 97 bachelor's, 88 master's and 40 doctoral degree programs, many nationally and internationally recognized. As Dallas-Fort Worth's largest, most comprehensive university, UNT is growing as a national leader in education, research and scholarship, student support and community engagement - the pillars of a great public research university. UNT's ultimate mission is to give a green light to greatness by helping its students, region, state and nation excel. As a major public research university dedicated to excellence in teaching and research, UNT is seeking to take its place among the premier universities in the nation with high-quality students, faculty and programs. In Fall 2011, UNT enrolled one of its largest and most academically talented freshman classes, with average SAT scores much higher than the state and national averages. It also enrolled its largest doctoral class to date. UNT also has the largest Honors College in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science program, one of only five residential programs where students simultaneously complete their first two years of college while finishing their high school courses. UNT leads Texas universities in the number of students selected as Goldwater Scholars in math, science and engineering, and has standouts in the prestigious math and science-oriented Intel and Siemens competitions. UNT enrolls students from around the world and is one of the most diverse universities in the nation. UNT is one of only nine public universities with more than 5,000 Hispanic students and more than 4,000 African American students. Every student has the opportunity to get involved in more than 400 organizations and to experience many special events, performances, exhibitions and distinguished speaker lectures. UNT's faculty are widely known as experts in their fields and are dedicated mentors. They have earned National Science Foundation CAREER awards, Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement awards, the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, National Medal of Arts honors and Texas Institute of Letters appointments, among other honors. Since becoming the first university to offer a jazz studies program in the nation, UNT has become one of the top universities for music. UNT is also a leader in the arts and arts education. And because of its diverse degree offerings, the university is home to one of the largest colleges of business in the nation. With fast-growing, innovative programs in engineering and science and nationally ranked programs in public administration, art, rehabilitation counseling, library and information sciences, and more, UNT is the kind of place that makes room for artists, engineers, teachers and everyone in between while offering a high quality education. Known for offering high quality at the best value, the university is continually listed by The Princeton Review as a "Best in the West" college and has been named one of America's 100 Best College Buys for 16 consecutive years. With an education fueled by academic rigor, strong support and hands-on experience, nearly 8,500 UNT graduates each year turn their knowledge into action, joining the more than 336,000 UNT alumni who already are transforming the world.

General Information

School type	public, coed college
Year founded	1890
Religious affiliation	N/A
Academic calendar	semester
Setting	city
2011 Endowment	$102,358,341

Applying

When applying to University of North Texas, it's important to note the application deadline is August 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 1. The application fee at University of North Texas is $60. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 64.0 percent.

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Selectivity	selective
Fall 2011 acceptance rate	64.0%
Application deadline	August 1
SAT/ACT scores must be received by	August 1

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Academic Life

The student-faculty ratio at University of North Texas is 23:1, and the school has 30.6 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of North Texas include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies; Social Sciences; Visual and Performing Arts; and Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 77.2 percent.

Class sizes
Student-faculty ratio	23:1
4-year graduation rate	21
Five most popular majors for 2011 graduates
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services 21% Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 17% Social Sciences 11% Visual and Performing Arts 9% Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs 5%

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Student Life

University of North Texas has a total undergraduate enrollment of 28,325, with a gender distribution of 47.7 percent male students and 52.3 percent female students. At this school, 19.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 81.0 percent of students live off campus. University of North Texas is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.

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Total enrollment	35,754
Student gender distribution
Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity
Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority
Collegiate athletic association	NCAA I

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Campus Info & Services

University of North Texas offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, health service, and health insurance. University of North Texas also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at University of North Texas, 34 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at University of North Texas.

Students who have cars on campus	34%
Health insurance offered	Yes
Students required to own/lease a computer	No

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Paying for School

At University of North Texas, 56.1 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $6,651.

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In-state tuition and fees	$9,078 (2012-13)
Out-of-state tuition and fees	$19,608 (2012-13)
Room and board	$7,150 (2012-13)
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* Overview details based on 2011 data