University of North Texas (UNT, UNT, Mean Grean) Introduction and Academics

Introduction

Founded in 1890 by Joshua Crittenden Chilton, the University of North Texas has the fourth-largest enrollment among colleges and universities in the state, with over 36,000 students. International students come from more than 136 countries. The large campus encompasses 882 acres, and continues to grow at a regular rate. Recent additions to the campus include a $70 million Business Leadership Building and a football stadium and entertainment complex with a capacity of 30,000 people.

The size of the campus allows UNT to offer a wide range of facilities to students, including their own radio and television stations. The student newspaper, the North Texas Daily, is published 4 days a week throughout the school year and once a week in the summer. For those who wish to travel beyond the boundaries of the campus, the city of Denton has much to offer in terms of restaurants, clubs, bars, entertainment, and job opportunities. Public transportation in Denton is free with a student identification card.

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Information Summary

Ranks 20th in Texas and 677th overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about)	84.4
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance	$24,712
Admission Success rate	N/A
ACT / SAT 75%ile scores	26 / 1260
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty	26 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time)	78% / 57%
Enrollment Total (all students)	38,241

Academics

UNT offers 97 different bachelor

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Unique Programs

University of Northern Texas is a recognized leader in innovative academic programs in the higher education community. UNT is perhaps best known today for its College of Music, especially its internationally renowned jazz program. The College of Music presents roughly a thousand concerts a year, providing a benefit for students in every department. The department

Admissions

The admissions standards and procedures at UNT are standard for large universities. Students must apply by the beginning of March for the fall semester or December for the spring semester. All applicants must pay a non-refundable application fee—as of April, 2011, this fee was $60 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents and $75 for international students (exact cost subject to change). Graduates in the top ten percent of their high school class receive automatic admission, although they must also submit a SAT or ACT score. All other applicants are evaluated by a combination of their class standing, test scores, and other application materials. Transfer students must submit their test scores, high school transcripts, and college transcripts. Requirements for international students vary widely depending on circumstance and program applied for

Financial Aid

Over 70% of students at UNT receive financial aid of some kind. Tuition costs vary depending on credit hours, fees for specific classes, and residency status. There is a scholarship program (Emerald Eagle Scholars) for students from families with an adjusted gross annual income of $40,000 or less.

Prospective students who wish to apply for scholarships should submit their Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before March 1 for the following fall. The Student Money Management Center has counsellors available to help students figure out what to apply for when and how to manage the funds they receive. 16 incoming freshmen a year are awarded Terry Foundation scholarships, which cover tuition, fees, room and board, books, and living expenses for all four years. UNT

Student Financial Aid Details

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Students

There are too many student organizations to list (over 300!) Among them are a whopping 37 fraternities and sororities on campus, including those with academic, community service, and professional focuses. If Greek life leaves you cold, however, there are over 300 other student organizations, including 42 academic organizations, for an individual to find his or her place in.

A strong component of student life at UNT is based in the thematic residence halls. All the dormitories at UNT provide internet access, including wireless. They also include community kitchenettes, study rooms, TV lounges, laundry facilities, and gaming equipment for loan to residents. Cafeterias offer vegetarian and vegan options. Many of the 14 dormitories offer what UNT refers to as a

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Athletics

UNT is particularly known for excellence in varsity sports, particularly basketball, football, soccer, volleyball, swimming, diving, golf, tennis, softball, track and field, and cross-country. The men

Alumni

University of North Texas boasts a distinguished role call of famous alumni. In addition to the aforementioned

Bibliography

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