UNT is the choice of more than 36,000 students and is a student-centered public research university. As one of Texas' largest universities, UNT offers 97 bachelor's, 101 master's and 49 doctoral degree programs, many nationally and internationally recognized. The university has outstanding faculty members and offers a 20:1 student-faculty ratio (although class sizes vary, especially for freshmen).

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Degrees and majors

Our students compete well nationally, winning scholarships and prestigious graduate fellowships. For example, in 2007, UNT was one of only seven universities in the nation with the maximum number of Goldwater Scholars in math and science.

Student success programs

Many students are challenged by college classes or need to learn how to manage their time for the independent learning required. UNT offers many resources to help students succeed in their college classes. For help outside of the classroom, each residence hall has student RAs (resident assistants) who can help ease the transition from home and guide freshmen. Your student can also seek help from the residence hall director, the dean of students or the First Year Experience program. The key is asking for help.

Paying for college

Research shows that a college graduate will earn about $1 million more than a high school graduate over their adult working lives. Although college is not free, it's an excellent investment in the future. UNT has been named to America's 100 Best College Buys® for 14 consecutive years.

Health and safety

We work hard to create a safe environment at UNT. Our Eagle Alert System sends voice and text information about campus closings and emergency situations affecting the safety and well being of people on and around our campus. UNT police patrol the campus 24 hours a day and at night, the campus is well lighted, and students may ride the night shuttle, request pick up from e-ride or call the UNT police for an escort, if needed.

UNT offers a full-service primary care clinic, with full-time physicians, nurse practitioners and nurses to manage your child's care and treatment.

Visit us

We encourage you to visit the campus and take a guided tour. You'll find out what UNT offers, become familiar with the campus and have a chance to ask our student tour guides questions. To help ensure that your child makes a successful transition to college, attend parent orientation, which is held concurrently with each freshman orientation session and transfer orientation session.

Events for parents and family

We encourage parents, grandparents, siblings and friends to join us for Family Weekend, which is held each fall. Events include a football game, chili cook-off and activities for siblings.

Parent programs and the Parent Association

UNT has an office solely devoted to parent programs, offering many ways for parents to get involved in their student's experience. The UNT Parent Association allows you to play an active role in your student's accomplishments while building friendships with other parents.

Spirit and Traditions

Multicultural opportunities on campus

UNT, one of the nation's top 50 colleges graduating the most African American and Hispanic students, works hard to create a welcoming environment and secure a reputation as a diverse institution. Fostering global understanding and promoting cultural appreciation are central to preparing tomorrow's successful global leaders. Our strategic international partnerships seek to improve quality of life, facilitate the exchange of ideas and culture, and allow for important research addressing global issues.

Student leadership opportunities

At UNT, students can get involved in any of the more than 300 student organizations and step into a leadership role. In addition, many community service opportunities and leadership programs are available through the Office of New Student Programs. While attending UNT, students can document their leadership experiences with an E.A.G.L.E. (Evidence of Achievement Guided by Leadership Experience) transcript.

Housing

Students who live on campus find it easier to get more involved in campus activities than students who live off campus. They have access to nutritious meals and don't have to worry about grocery shopping, cooking or kitchen cleanup. Each of UNT's residence halls has its own personality, and many residents make lifelong friendships.

Campus dining

Students can eat balanced meals at any of UNT's six residence hall cafeterias. They provide many nutritious selections in an all-you-can-eat format. Students with a meal plan can eat in any of the cafeterias. Meal plans are available to students living on and off campus.

Student rights and responsibilities

Graduation and career placement

Ninety-seven percent of UNT's recent graduates are employed or attending a professional or graduate school.

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UNT pride points

  • Flagship university of the UNT System
  • Founded in 1890
  • UNT leads Texas in the number of students selected as Goldwater Scholars in math and science
  • Offers a traditional college experience and the quality of a private university at an affordable cost
  • Named one of America's 100 Best College Buys® for 14 consecutive years
  • Named by Princeton Review as one of America's 120 "Best Western" colleges
  • Named one of the nation's top 100 colleges for Hispanic students, and one of the top 100 colleges graduating the most African Americans
  • Students score an average of 1092 on the SAT, significantly higher than the state average of 999 and the national average of 1017
  • More graduate students than any other university in the Dallas-Fort Worth region
  • Alumni honored with numerous prestigious awards including the Pulitzer Prize and Grammy award
  • Largest provider of online credit courses among Texas public universities
  • Library system designated a major research library by the U.S. Department of Education (6 million cataloged holdings)
  • New Life Sciences Building to open in 2009 and planning a $60 million Business Leadership Complex

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