The University of North Texas (UNT) is a public research and higher education institution in Texas that was founded in 1890. UNT began as a private, non-sectarian institution with 70 students operating out of a hardware store. North Texas State University was given university status in 1961. The university's current name was adopted in 1988. The Universities Research Association (URA), the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), and the Oak Ridge Associated Universities are all members of the University of North Texas System (ORAU). Since 1992, it has been a member of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU). It is affiliated with NCAA Division I and competes in the Conference USA.
The main university campus, which is located in Denton, spans 1,200 acres. In 2023, the university will open a satellite campus in Frisco, about 41 kilometres from the main campus. Academic buildings, administrative offices, labs, and research centres are all state-of-the-art at the institution. A multicultural centre, medical and fitness centres, cafeterias, and lounges are among the other on-campus amenities. It has 14 living halls, which can accommodate a total of 5,620 students.
The university library has a total of 2,395,327 print volumes and 1,306,773 digital resources covering a wide range of subjects. Football, basketball, soccer, golf, cross-country, softball, volleyball, tennis, swimming, and diving are just a few of the sports offered at UNT. Under the name Scrappy, it has 16 varsity teams that represent the institution in numerous intercollegiate tournaments and competitions. The University of North Texas has two schools and eleven colleges, as well as a science and mathematics academy. About 105 undergraduates, 88 postgraduates, and 38 doctoral degree programmes are available at the university. It prepares students for careers in the arts, science, health, liberal arts, social sciences, research, journalism, politics, entertainment media, music, tourism, management, education, business, engineering, computer science, and public service, as well as management, education, business, engineering, and computer science.
UNT is a major university with 38,154 students and more than 4,600 faculty members of various ethnic backgrounds. Over 31,405 undergraduate students and nearly 6,676 postgraduate students have enrolled in various undergraduate programmes. Around 2,520 international students from 50 countries attend the university, accounting for 6.6 percent of the total student population. Teaching associates and full- and part-time affiliates make up UNT's academic workforce. At the university, the student-to-faculty ratio is 24:1.
University of North Texas Rankings
- #401-500 Universities Rankings - ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2020
- #249 National University Ranking - US News & World Report 2021
- #658 Global Universities - US News & World Report 2021
University of North Texas Department structure
The University of North Texas consists of 14 colleges and schools:
- College of Education
- College of Engineering
- College of Health and Public Service
- College of Information
- College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
- College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism
- College of Music
- College of Science
- College of Visual Arts and Design
- Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism
- G. Brint Ryan College of Business
- Honors College
- New College at Frisco
- Toulouse Graduate School
University of North Texas Admissions Requirments
Admission Standards - Elite
| SAT | 1240/1460 |
| ACT | 26/33 |
| GPA | 3.9 |
Applications Accepted 78.6%
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
| Test | Score |
|---|---|
| SAT | 1168 |
| ACT | 24.01 |
University of North Texas: International Student Admissions
International applicants who have finished secondary school with a minimum GPA equivalence, provided further paperwork, and met all deadlines are accepted at UNT. The admissions process is the same for international and domestic applicants. International applicants, on the other hand, must adhere to extra criteria and adhere to stricter deadlines.
Application Portal: University’s official application portal.
Application Fee: 85 USD
Admissions Requirement:
- A completed application
- Official Transcripts
- Standardized exam scores
- English Language Proficiency scores
- Affidavit of Support I-134
- Personal Essay =
- A letter of recommendation
University of North Texas English Proficiency Test Score for International Students
International applicants must present TOEFL, ESL, or SAT or ACT scores to demonstrate English proficiency. The following are the university's basic requirements:
| Test | Minimum scores required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL (IBT) | 79 |
| TOEFL (PBT) | 550 |
| PTE | 53 |
| IELTS | 6.0 |
