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The University of North Texas, or UNT, is a public university located in Denton, Texas, United States. It was established in 1890 by Joshua Chilton as the Texas Normal College and Teacher Training Institute. UNT is the flagship of the University of North Texas System. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs through the following academic divisions:
UNT competes at the Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (formerly Division I-A) level as a member of the Sun Belt Conference. Their sports teams are nicknamed the Mean Green.
University Of North Texas is in a small city, in Denton, Texas. The school is classified as a public college. Students at University Of North Texas earn degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
There are more programs of study at the school than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at University Of North Texas include music and liberal arts.
The school does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 490 to 600 for students at University Of North Texas. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 500 and 610.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at University Of North Texas are higher than most.
The school, in 2005, had 31,958 students (25,924 full-time equivalent).
Athletic teams at University Of North Texas belong to the Sun Belt Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of North Texas
Chestnut Ave.
Denton, TX 76203-1277
General Phone: (940) 565-2000
Admissions Phone: (940) 565-2681
Financial Aid Phone: (940) 565-2016
http://www.unt.edu
University Of North Texas awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,755 | interdisciplinary studies, library science, sociology, general studies, comparative literature, history, speech and rhetoric, political science, ... |
| Business And Management | 1,172 | marketing, banking, accounting, business, MIS, sales and marketing, organizational behavior, fashion merchandising, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 620 | special ed, elementary/middle school admin, school counseling, instructional media design, curriculum and instruction, secondary teaching, higher education administration, ESL instruction, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 348 | psychology, behavioral sciences, counseling psychology, clinical psychology, school psychology, organizational psychology, educational psychology, experimental psychology |
| Media | 337 | radio and television, journalism, public relations, advertising, broadcast journalism, photojournalism |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 315 | health and physical education, vocational counseling, rehabilitation, parks and recreation management |
| Music | 235 | music performance, music, jazz, music theory and composition, musicology, music history and theory |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 219 | computer and info science, information science, computer engineering |
| Family And Social Work | 198 | public administration, family studies, social work, community organization, child development |
| Science | 194 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics, analytical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, molecular biology, organic chemistry, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 189 | criminal justice and safety |
| Fine Arts | 94 | painting, art history and criticism, sculpture, ceramics, metal and jewelry, textile arts, fine arts |
| Medical Support And Technology | 83 | audiology and speech pathology, health service and sciences, speech pathology, clinical lab tech, cytotechnologist, audiology |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 79 | commercial art, photography, printmaking |
| Hospitality | 67 | hospitality management |
| Architecture And Planning | 58 | interior architecture |
| Engineering Technician | 51 | electronics tech, mechanical engineering tech, engineering technology, manufacturing tech, construction engineering tech |
| Art Studies | 46 | art studies |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 39 | real estate |
| Mathematics | 38 | mathematics |
| Design | 34 | fashion design, design and visual communication |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 31 | drama, dance |
| Religion And Philosophy | 21 | philosophy |
| Medicine | 20 | gerontology |
| Medical Adminstration | 12 | health care administration, health care facilities management |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 11 | environmental science |
| Engineering | 11 | materials science, electrical engineering |
| Construction Trades | 3 | apparel and textiles |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 1 | nuclear tech |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of North Texas in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 4,360 | 93 |
| Master's degree | 1,524 | 105 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 251 | 11 |
| Doctor's degree | 146 | 50 |
In 2005, University Of North Texas had a total enrollment of 31,958 students (25,924 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 74% |
| Graduate | 26% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 94% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
| Part-Time | 57 % |
University Of North Texas offers campus housing for 5,102 of its 25,924 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Denton, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 11,282 | 7,834 | 69% | 3,625 | 46% |
| Men | 4,853 | 3,283 | 68% | 1,588 | 48% |
| Women | 6,394 | 4,551 | 71% | 2,037 | 45% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 82% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 28% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (940) 565-2681
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,723 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,347 |
| Room and board | $ 5,350 |
| Room charge | $ 3,050 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,300 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,030 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,340 |
Financial Aid:
University Of North Texas participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 359400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (940) 565-2016
University Of North Texas has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 212 | $81,941 | 36 | $73,730 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 150 | $63,233 | 89 | $59,328 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 113 | $53,266 | 101 | $50,897 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 58 | $41,702 | 64 | $35,751 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 534 | $66,180 | 290 | $52,976 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Sun Belt Conference |
| Basketball | Sun Belt Conference |
| Track | Sun Belt Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 120 | 116 | 236 |
| Football | 82 | 0 | 82 |
| Track | 17 | 25 | 42 |
| Basketball | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| All Other Sports | 8 | 76 | 84 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Interior Architecture
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Financial Planning and Services
Human Resources Development
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Insurance
Labor and Industrial Relations
Logistics and Materials Management
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Merchandising and Buying Operations
Operations Management and Supervision
Organizational Behavior Studies
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Special Products Marketing Operations
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Fashion/Apparel Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Art Teacher Education
Computer Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational Statistics and Research Methods
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Materials Science
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology, General
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Community Organization and Advocacy
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Metal and Jewelry Arts
Painting
Sculpture
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American Government and Politics (United States)
Anthropology
Comparative Literature
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Composition
English Language and Literature, General
English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
International/Global Studies
Library Science/Librarianship
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Broadcast Journalism
Journalism
Photojournalism
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MUSIC
Jazz/Jazz Studies
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Musicology and Ethnomusicology
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Photography
Printmaking
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Analytical Chemistry
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Ecology
Inorganic Chemistry
Molecular Biology
Organic Chemistry
Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
Physics, General
Physics, Other
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Behavioral Sciences
Clinical Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Educational Psychology
Experimental Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of North Texas Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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