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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 28,283, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 875 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of North Texas's ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, Tier 2. Its in-state tuition and fees are $8,376 (2011-12); out-of-state tuition and fees are $17,766 (2011-12).
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.
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For more than 120 years, the University of North Texas has helped shape the knowledge, economy and work force of Texas and the nation. UNT is a student-focused public research university with more than 36,000 students, offering a breadth of disciplines from engineering to visual arts in 12 schools and colleges. UNT is the nation's 33rd largest public university and Texas' fourth largest university. And as one of the most comprehensive universities in one of the largest regions in the nation, UNT attracts high-quality students to its offerings of 97 bachelor's, 88 master's and 40 doctoral degree programs that cover 7 of the 10 fastest-growing, high-wage jobs in North Texas counties, which are among the fastest-growing in the nation. Backed by growing peer recognitions, UNT is seeking to take its place among the premier universities in the nation. UNT leads Texas public universities in the number of students selected as Goldwater Scholars in math and science. And average SAT scores of UNT freshmen continually are higher than the state and national averages. The university also has been named one of America's 100 Best College Buys?? for 15 consecutive years and is continually listed by The Princeton Review as a "Best in the West" college. The university has made strategic investments in students, faculty, programs and infrastructure to become one of the top tier research institutions while growing its legacy in the arts, education and music. All the while, UNT continues to excel in the two-fold mission of enrolling and graduating students. The university now ranks first in the state for the increased number of degrees awarded, third for enrollment growth and in the top 50 in the nation for degrees awarded to ethnic minority students, who account for more than one-third of the university's student body. Degrees awarded to African Americans and Hispanics have more than tripled since 2000. UNT's mission as a university is to develop new knowledge and solutions while giving rise to the next generation of engineers, scientists, artists, educators and business leaders. The university is enrolling and graduating record numbers of engineering and science students who will help drive new innovations for a better, cleaner and healthier world. 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. UNT is one of the top producers of doctoral graduates in the state, and in fall 2010 graduate student enrollment reached an all-time high of 7,784 students. UNT also has seen a 49 percent increase in master's degrees awarded since 2000 and a 59 percent increase in doctoral degrees awarded since 2000. UNT also is a top draw for transfer students, leading the state and ranking fourth nationally among public universities for its transfer student enrollment. UNT provides an education powered by critical thinking, distinguished by innovation, enhanced with opportunity and sustained by academic and personal support. Award-winning faculty members unleash students' potential while advisors and mentors keep them on track and moving forward. And UNT's global-minded education can take students to another country to study and bring the world to them through lectures, performances and a vibrant international community. Because of this strong foundation, the more than 7,900 students who graduate each year are armed with knowledge and experience and join the more than 326,000UNT 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 | urban |
| 2010 Endowment | $99,249,894 |
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 65.3 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2010 acceptance rate | 65% |
| Application deadline | August 1 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at University of North Texas is 23:1, and the school has 28.6 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 76.0 percent.
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Student Life
University of North Texas has a total undergraduate enrollment of 28,283, with a gender distribution of 47.5 percent male students and 52.5 percent female students. 20.4 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 79.6 percent of students live off campus. University of North Texas is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.
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| Total enrollment | 36,067 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA I |
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, 40 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at University of North Texas.
| Students who have cars on campus | 40% - Low |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At University of North Texas, 54.9 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $6,684.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $8,376 (2011-12) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $17,766 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $6,892 (2011-12) - Low |
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* Overview details based on 2010 data
