The University
| UNT at a Glance | |
|---|---|
| Fall 2010 enrollment | 36,118 |
| Undergraduate | 28,324 |
| Graduate | 7,794 |
| Enrollment growth from fall 1997 to fall 2007 | |
| 37% | |
| Student body | |
| Caucasian | 63.1% |
| African American | 13.2% |
| Hispanic | 12.8% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| American Indian | 0.7% |
| Non-resident | 4.7% |
| Degree programs | |
| 97 bachelor’s, 82 master’s and 32 doctoral degree programs in 12 colleges and schools | |
| Library system | |
| Houses collections of nearly 6 million cataloged items, and its nationally recognized digital library program offers millions of pages of historic and unique content | |
| Alumni | |
| 326,671 alumni | |
| Degrees awarded | |
| 7,720 in 2008-09 | |
| Campus | |
| 875 acres in Denton, Texas | |
| 285 acres at UNT’s Discovery Park | |
| 165 buildings, 14 residence halls | |
| Budget for 2009-10 | |
| $787.8 million | |
| Economic impact | |
| UNT boosts the Dallas-Fort Worth economy by more than $1.3 billion each year, and its alumni boost the area’s economy by more than $10 billion each year. | |
Born from an idea coupled with enterprise in 1890, the University of North Texas has invited students to discover the power of ideas for more than 115 years. Today, it remains committed to producing lifelong learners and critical thinkers.
UNT — the flagship of the University of North Texas System and the fourth largest university in Texas — is a thriving, student-focused public research university with a legacy of excellence. An entrepreneurial spirit dedicated to shaping a brighter tomorrow defines the University, which advocates the pursuit of understanding and the advancement of knowledge by embracing collaboration, globalization and diversity.
Recognized programs
The University, which received full accreditation reaffirmation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in 2006, enrolls more than 36,000 students. UNT offers 97 bachelor's, 82 master's and 35 doctoral degree programs, many nationally and internationally recognized.
Home to the world’s leading graduate program in environmental ethics and top-ranked programs in health librarianship and public administration, the University also shines as the first to offer programs in jazz studies, electronic merchandising and emergency management.
Research
At UNT students discover the power of ideas each day. Ideas are the foundation of knowledge and the catalyst for change and advancement. And UNT's faculty and student scholars seek to understand, to advance human knowledge and to tackle society's challenges by exploring and nurturing ideas.
This exploration is the foundation for a bold research agenda that will expand our strengths in science and technology while continuing to build our nationally and internationally recognized programs in music, art and the humanities. It also will support our tradition of developing teachers and reaching out to make a difference in our communities through applied research.
The university's 60 research centers and institutes allow students to gain hands-on experience through collaborative work with faculty members.
UNT’s Discovery Park , a 285-acre research park about 4 miles north of campus, is home to the University’s College of Engineering and School of Library Science; and includes state-of-the-art laboratories and plans for business incubators for easy technology transfer. Discovery Park also houses the Center for Advanced Research and Technology, one of the nation’s premier materials science and engineering research facilities. The center received $15.7 million in defense funding during the last four years for its research. CART provides researchers with access to a unique grouping of high-powered microscopes and some of the most sophisticated tools for exploring nanotechnology and other critical fields for advancement.
Learn more about UNT researchers
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Global reach
Fostering global understanding and promoting cultural appreciation are central to preparing tomorrow’s successful global leaders. UNT’s strategic international partnerships seek to improve quality of life, facilitate the exchange of ideas and culture, and allow for important research addressing global issues.
UNT’s campus benefits from a rich diversity of international students. UNT strives to create a welcoming environment where many different perspectives and voices are supported. Working to make the student experience as inclusive as possible, assures that students are prepared to succeed on the global stage.
Learn more about UNT's international programs
Ideal location
Denton, Texas
A metropolitan area offers a wealth of job opportunities, plus entertainment, culture, shopping and professional sports. A college town offers a peaceful haven for study and research. UNT has the advantages of both. The university is located in Denton, a city of more than 122,000 people only 35 miles north of Dallas-Fort Worth, the country's fourth-largest metropolitan area.
Read how the New York Times calls Denton the "next Austin" of the indie music scene and credits that "Much of the musical genius can be traced back to the University of North Texas's College of Music".
Near Dallas and Fort Worth
UNT's proximity to Dallas and Fort Worth makes it possible for students to intern with top corporations, government agencies and other institutions. UNT's nationally accredited Cooperative Education and Internships office helps students find internship and practicum experiences that provide valuable training and often lead to job offers following graduation. Many companies in the Dallas-Fort Worth region know the quality of our programs. UNT students and graduates work at firms such as EDS, Federal Express, Frito-Lay, IBM, Motorola, Nortel, Rockwell International, Texas Instruments and Xerox. For more information, visit www.unt.edu/coop.