University of North Texas
#260 in National Universities (tie)
Overview
University of North Texas is a public institution that was founded in 1890. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 33,024 (fall 2022), its setting is city, and the campus size is 963 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of North Texas' ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #260. Its in-state tuition and fees are $12,044; out-of-state tuition and fees are $24,644.
At the University of North Texas, which is located near Dallas and Fort Worth, students have about 100 majors to choose from. Some noteworthy options include aviation logistics, offered through the College of Business, and jazz studies, available through the College of Music. UNT's jazz studies degree program was the first of its kind in the country. Freshmen must live in on-campus housing – with some exceptions – and can choose from traditional residence halls or living-learning communities, which group students based on interests such as jazz, journalism and health professions.
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 Conference USA. 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 acts 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. Some notable artists have attended the University of North Texas, including singing sensations Norah Jones and Roy Orbison, and NFL Hall of Famer "Mean" Joe Greene played for UNT in the 1960s.
University of North Texas is a public institution that was founded in 1890. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 33,024 (fall 2022), its setting is city, and the campus size is 963 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of North Texas' ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #260. Its in-state tuition and fees are $12,044; out-of-state tuition and fees are $24,644.
At the University of North Texas, which is located near Dallas and Fort Worth, students have about 100 majors to choose from. Some noteworthy options include aviation logistics, offered through the College of Business, and jazz studies, available through the College of Music. UNT's jazz studies degree program was the first of its kind in the country. Freshmen must live in on-campus housing – with some exceptions – and can choose from traditional residence halls or living-learning communities, which group students based on interests such as jazz, journalism and health professions.
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 Conference USA. 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 acts 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. Some notable artists have attended the University of North Texas, including singing sensations Norah Jones and Roy Orbison, and NFL Hall of Famer "Mean" Joe Greene played for UNT in the 1960s.
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At-a-Glance
Setting
City
In-state tuition and fees
$12,044
Undergraduate Enrollment
33,024
Acceptance Rate
79%
2024 Rankings
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Admissions
Cost
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$24,644
In-State Tuition & Fees
$12,044
Room & Board
$10,805(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$15,534
$12,006
$12,006
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$24,644
In-State Tuition & Fees
$12,044
Room & Board
$10,805(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$15,534
*Average in-state cost after aid
Academics
42%
26:1
30%
Popular Majors
MAJOR
% OF GRADUATES
ALUMNI STARTING SALARY
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
8%
N/A
Psychology, General
8%
N/A
General Studies
6%
N/A
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
6%
N/A
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
4%
N/A
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Faculty Research Impact
Bibliometric Rank
158
Bibliometrics is the statistical analyses of publications and citations for the purpose of measuring faculty research impact.Publications Cited in Top 25% of Journals
60%
Publications Cited in Top 5% of Journals
16%
Total Papers published between 2018-2022
8,788
Citations Per Publication
10:1
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Students
33,024
Graduate Enrollment
11,681
Total Enrollment
44,705
Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students
25,965
Student Diversity
Gender Distribution
Ethnic Diversity
56%
Minority Enrollment
56%
Minority Enrollment
38%
White
29%
Hispanic
15%
Black
8%
Asian
4%
Two or more races
4%
International
1%
Unknown
Not Specified is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.
Campus Life
Housing and Dorms
Types of campus housing available:
Student Activities
87+
Sports Teams
23
Fraternities
18
Sororities
After College
Graduation Rate
42%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
49%
Average Debt at Graduation
$22,068
$39,490
$39,490
Graduation Rate
42%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
49%
Average Debt at Graduation
$22,068
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