The University of North Texas is a public research university with many advantages and characteristics. The following is a detailed introduction:

School Overview

Establishment: Founded in 1890, it is one of the largest public schools in Texas.

Location: The main campus is located in Denton, northeastern Texas, with a population of about 90,000. It is a safe, university-centric and friendly city. The school also has a satellite campus in Frisco.

School size: In the fall semester of 2023, the school's student population reached a record 46,940. It is the largest university in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area and the third largest university in Texas.

School nature: Public research university.

Academic situation

Professional settings: The University of North Texas has a total of 14 colleges and schools, 37 research centers and institutes, and offers 112 bachelor's degrees, 94 master's degrees and 38 Doctoral degree programs, covering arts and sciences, business administration, education, engineering, music, public affairs and community services, library and information science, merchandise and hotel tourism management, visual arts and many other fields.

Teaching resources: It has an excellent team of teachers, who not only have outstanding academic research achievements, but also have rich teaching experience and can provide students with high-quality educational and teaching services. As a research university, the University of North Texas invested $78.4 million in research and development in 2019 and was listed in the "R1: Doctoral University - Very High Research Activity" category. Many of the school's academic programs are ranked among the top in the United States. 100, among which international studies, logistics and supply chain management, information engineering, and master of public administration are highly ranked.

Advantageous disciplines: The School of Music is one of the largest and most famous music schools in the United States. Its jazz education ranks first in the United States, and it also has the world's largest drama therapy training equipment; the School of Visual Arts is one of the largest and best colleges in the United States; the major of environmental ethics and philosophy ranks first in the world; the major of medical librarian ranks second in the United States.

Teaching mode: Focus on practical and experiential learning. The courses include a wealth of internships and practical projects to help students apply theoretical knowledge to practice and lay a solid foundation for future career development.

Campus life

Student organizations: The school has a variety of student organizations and clubs, including academic clubs, cultural clubs, volunteer organizations, professional associations, etc., covering various fields such as culture, art, technology, and sports. Students can join the corresponding organizations according to their interests and hobbies, make like-minded friends, and enrich their extracurricular life.

Campus facilities: The school has 5 campuses, providing first-class facilities, including 24-hour Internet access. "Wired Campus", student health center, cinema, concert venue, art gallery, etc. Sports facilities include the newly built student recreation center, swimming pool, tennis hall, gym, track and field and football field.

Sports Culture: The school is a member of the NCAA first-level FBS league, and its mascot is "Scrappy the Eagle". The school's sports teams have outstanding performances in various events. Students can participate in or watch various sports competitions and feel the strong competitive atmosphere.

Apply for Admission

Undergraduate: High school graduates require TOEFL 79 points and GPA of at least 2.0; transfer students need GPA of at least 2.5 and IELTS 6.5 points.

Graduate students: Four years of undergraduate grades are required, GPA of 2.8 or above, bachelor's degree certificate, TOEFL 79 points, GRE or GMAT scores are required. Those without TOEFL scores can first apply for language courses and conditional admission. Those with poor GRE oral scores can apply for conditional admission to some majors through the Graduate Preparation Course (GPC).

Tuition and Aid

Tuition: Undergraduate tuition is approximately $11,780, and graduate tuition is approximately $9,800.

Aid: The school awards more than $456 million in financial aid each year, including more than $70 million in scholarships, and is also ranked as one of the top universities with the least student debt by U.S. News & World Report.