University of North Texas
Expert rankings in U.S. News & World Report put UNT among the top national universities that are “leading the pack” in innovative changes in academics, faculty, students, campus life, diversity and facilities.
The choice of 35,000 students, the University of North Texas is one of Texas' largest universities, offering 97 bachelor's, 101 master's and 49 doctoral degree programs, many nationally and internationally recognized. UNT equaled MIT and leads Texas in the number of students selected as Goldwater Scholars in math and science. The university also is listed as a “Best in the West” college by The Princeton Review.
UNT, the flagship of the UNT system, is a student-centered university that focuses on research, scholarship and creative activities that make a difference in communities around the globe.
A Thriving University
Located 35 miles north of Dallas and Fort Worth in Denton, UNT is building its campus with plans for three new LEED certified buildings – Life Sciences Complex, Business Leadership Building and a new stadium and entertainment complex. The university has added numerous degree programs over the past decade including mechanical and energy engineering and is the first university in the nation to offer degrees in the discipline.
Many Nationally Recognized Programs
UNT takes pride in its outstanding faculty which includes many professors who are widely known as experts in their fields. The university has many programs that are recognized around the world — for example, the philosophy department’s program in environmental ethics and the jazz studies program, which was the first of its kind in the nation.
UNT leads Texas universities in carbon neutral campus
UNT continues to lead all four-year schools in Texas in its efforts toward creating a carbon neutral campus, according to reports submitted to the American College and University Presidents' Climate Commitment. UNT, the first large public university in Texas to sign the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment, is in the top 17 percent of all colleges and universities nationwide driving environmental stewardship. UNT has been a recognized leader in environmental research for more than 74 years and has an academic tradition of green and energy-efficient programs to conserve water and energy.
Legacy of Excellence
UNT is committed to producing life-long learners and critical thinkers. The Office for Nationally Competitive Scholarships has helped UNT students win more than $1 million in prestigious national scholarships, such as the Harry S. Truman Scholarship and those of the National Science Foundation and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund.
Research University
UNT is growing as a research university and making significant strides. Every day at UNT, vision, creativity, science and technology converge, resulting in innovative research that meets the world’s most pressing needs. As UNT’s strength in science, engineering and technology grows, the university continues to nurture its core areas of excellence in music, education, social sciences, business, the arts and humanities.
As one of Texas' emerging research universities, UNT:
- Offers nearly 250 degree programs.
- Awards about 200 new doctoral degrees each year as it produces more than 7,600 newly college-educated individuals annually to bolster the work force.
- Supports more than 50 research centers.
UNT shares other key characteristics with research institutions around the nation, such as:
- Creating new knowledge in both basic and applied research, with strong researchers attracted to and retained on the faculty.
- Outfitting library and laboratory resources, including sophisticated computing capabilities, and receiving millions of dollars each year in research grants.
- Cultivating an international orientation and sustaining a multicultural student body.
- Supporting a university press and the importance of the visual and performing arts.
Fine Arts
UNT offers a stunning range of cultural activities that are open to the entire community. The university’s nationally recognized College of Music is one of the largest and most comprehensive schools of music in the United States and offers more than 1,000 concerts per year. UNT’s Department of Dance and Theatre also provides an eclectic mix of drama, comedy and dance concerts each year. The College of Visual Arts and Design is considered one of the best art schools in the Southwest and provides a vibrant and supportive environment for students developing their art and their futures.
Nearly 35,000 Students
Students from 46 states and 145 countries attend UNT, giving it an environment rich with diversity. UNT is also one of the nation’s top 50 colleges graduating the most African American and Hispanic students.
UNT at a Glance
Fall 2008 Enrollment 34,698
Undergraduate 27,779
Graduate 6,919
Campus 875 acres in Denton, Texas
Alumni 316,201
Degrees Awarded 7,043 in 2007-08
Faculty
Full-time 1,007
Part-time 430
Teaching fellows & assistants 898
Staff 2,405
