University of North Texas College Portrait
University of North TexasDenton, TX 76203
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University of North Texas
The University of North Texas delivers a traditional university experience. One of Texas' largest universities, UNT offers 97 bachelor's, 88 master's and 40 doctoral programs, many nationally and internationally recognized. Named one of America's 100 Best College Buys® for 15 consecutive years, UNT is a thriving university that embraces discovery, diversity, collaboration and internationalism. The student-centered public research university is located 35 miles north of Dallas-Fort Worth, which abounds with jobs, internship opportunities, culture and entertainment. UNT welcomes freshmen, transfers and graduate students, and enrolls more transfer students than any other university in Texas.
Living in the Community
Students at the University of North Texas often say UNT feels much smaller than a campus of 36,000 students. The friendly, welcoming atmosphere is appreciated almost as much as UNT’s 300 student organizations and plentiful activities. Ethnic and cultural diversity abounds, and each of our 14 residence halls has its own personality. Music and the arts are vibrant because of our excellent degree programs in these areas. NCAA Division I athletics provide excitement and build camaraderie. UNT students discover the power of ideas by participating in research projects and learning to be leaders.
The Big Picture: How many students were on campus in Fall 2011?
| Total Students | 35,694 | |
|---|---|---|
Undergraduate Snapshot
| Total Undergraduate Students | 28,282 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Women | 14,803 | 52% |
| Men | 13,479 | 48% |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||
| American Indian / Alaskan Native | 194 | 1% |
| Asian | 1,567 | 6% |
| African American / Black | 3,687 | 13% |
| Hispanic | 4,788 | 17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 37 | <1% |
| White | 16,358 | 58% |
| Two or More Races | 644 | 2% |
| International | 703 | 2% |
| Race/Ethnicity Not Reported | 304 | 1% |
| Where do UNT undergraduates call home? | |
|---|---|
| Texas | 94% |
| Other US States & Territories | 3% |
| Other Countries | 2% |
| How old are UNT undergraduates? | |
| Average Age | 23 |
| Percent of Undergraduates Age 25 or Older | 19% |
New Student Applications (Fall 2011)
New Freshmen High School Background and Test Scores
Test(s) Required for Admission: SAT or ACT recommended
| Test Scores of Enrolled New Freshmen | ACT | SAT |
|---|---|---|
| Composite | 21 - 26 | |
| Math | 20 - 26 | 500 - 610 |
| English | 20 - 26 | |
| Critical Reading | 480 - 600 |
50% of admitted students have test scores within the ranges listed, 25% have scores above, and 25% have scores below.
| High School Background of Enrolled New Freshmen | ||
|---|---|---|
| Percent in top 25% of High School Graduating Class | 51% | |
| Percent in top 50% of High School Graduating Class | 90% | |
| Percent of New Freshmen who submitted HS GPA | 92% | |
| Average High School GPA Data Not Available | ||
Sticker Price: How much does it cost on average?
Typical Undergraduate Costs for 2011-12 without Financial Aid (Full-Time, In-State Students)
Total Typical Cost of Attendance: $20,389.00
Out-of-State & Other Costs
The cost to attend University of North Texas varies based on the individual circumstances of students and may be reduced through grants and scholarships.
How much would I pay?
Financial Aid: How much help is there to pay?
Scholarships & Grants
- 42% of 2011-12 full-time undergraduates received need-based grants or scholarships; the average award for the year was $6,617.00. Scholarships and grants are financial aid that does not need to be repaid and is sometimes referred to as gift aid.
Annual Need-Based Loans
- 49% of 2011-12 full-time undergraduates received need-based work-study and/or loans (not including parent loans); the average loan for the year was $4,877.00. Loans need to be repaid. Typically, repayment starts once you are no longer enrolled full-time. Please refer to page 12 of the Funding Education Beyond High School guide on the US Department of Education's Federal Student Aid website for more information about Financial Need.
Percent of 2010 Full-time Beginning Students Receiving Each Type of Financial Aid
NOTE: Students may receive aid from more than one source.
UNT Classes & Instructors
| Classroom Environment | |
|---|---|
| Students per Faculty | 21 to 1 |
| Undergraduate classes with fewer than 30 students | 58% |
| Undergraduate classes with fewer than 50 students | 81% |
| Total Full-Time Instructional Faculty | 1,085 |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Are Female | 41% |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Are Persons of Color | 26% |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Have the Highest Academic Degree Offered in Their Field of Study | 82% |
Campus-based Housing
84% of new freshmen live in campus-based housing or residence halls.
19% of all undergraduates live on campus
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Campus Safety
UNT has a nationally accredited university police department and works hard at being a safe campus. A new emergency contact system, Eagle Alert, can quickly inform students, faculty and staff by email, phone and text message if safety is compromised. Other safety features include lighting at night, 60 emergency call boxes, secure residence hall access, officers on bicycles and an on-demand shuttle service at night.
Campus Crime Statistics
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Carnegie Classification of Institutional Characteristics
The Carnegie Classification's were created "to reference the great diversity of colleges and universities in the United States, and ... enable [people] to identify groups of roughly comparable institutions." For information on the Carnegie Classifications system, please visit their website: http://classifications.carnegiefoundation.org/
- Basic Type
- Research Universities (very high research activity)
- Size and Setting
- Large four-year, primarily nonresidential
- Enrollment Profile
- High undergraduate
- Undergraduate Profile
- Medium full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in
- Undergraduate Instructional Program
- Balanced arts & sciences/professions, high graduate coexistence
- Graduate Instructional Program
- Comprehensive doctoral (no medical/veterinary)
NOTE: Institutional classifications based on the Carnegie 2005 edition.
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Student Activities and Involvement at UNT
Students who are actively involved in their own learning and development are more likely to be successful in college. Colleges and universities offer students a wide variety of opportunities both inside and outside the classroom to become engaged with new ideas, people, and experiences. Institutions measure the effectiveness of these opportunities in a variety of ways to better understand what types of activities and programs students find the most helpful.
Institutions participating in the VSA program measure student involvement on campus using one of four national surveys. Results from the one survey are reported for a common set of questions selected as part of VSA. Following are the selected results from the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). The questions have been grouped together in categories that are known to contribute to student learning and development. The results reported below are based on the responses of seniors who participated in the survey.
Group Learning Experiences
- 88% percent of seniors worked with classmates on assignments outside of class.
- 52% of seniors tutored or taught other students
- 18% of seniors spent at least 6 hours per week participating in co-curricular activities such as student organizations and intramural sports
Active Learning Experiences
- 78% of seniors spent at least 6 hours per week preparing for class
- 11% of seniors worked on a research project with a faculty member
- 33% of seniors participated in an internship, practicum, or field experience
- 53% of seniors participated in community service or volunteer work
- 5% of seniors participated in study abroad
- 88% of seniors made at least one class presentation last year
Institutional Commitment to Student Learning and Success
- 93% of seniors believe this institution provides support for student success
- 69% of seniors rated the quality of academic advising at this institution as good or excellent
- 62% of seniors reported that this institution provided help in coping with work, family and other non-academic responsibilities
- 93% of seniors reported working harder than they thought they could to meet an instructor's standards or expectations
Student Interaction with Campus Faculty and Staff
- 48% of seniors believed that the campus staff were helpful, considerate, or flexible
- 80% of seniors believed that faculty are available, helpful, or sympathetic
- 92% of seniors reported that faculty members provided prompt feedback on their academic performance
- 61% of seniors discussed readings or ideas with faculty members outside of class
Experiences with Diverse Groups of People and Ideas
- 67% of seniors reported that they often tried to understand someone else's point of view
- 85% of seniors reported their experience at this institution contributed to their understanding people of other racial and ethnic backgrounds
- 62% of seniors often had serious conversations with students of a different race or ethnicity
Student Satisfaction
- 78% of seniors would attend this institution if they started over again
- 85% of seniors rated their entire educational experience as good or excellent
- 79% of seniors reported that other students were friendly or supportive
Evaluation of Experiences
Survey Administration Process
Survey Information
Majors and Degrees
| Degrees awarded at University of North Texas in 2010-11 | |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 6,575 |
| Master's | 1,820 |
| Doctoral | 217 |
| Total | 8,612 |
| Areas of Study with the largest number of bachelor's degrees awarded in 2010-11 | |
|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 15% |
| Sociology | 6% |
| Psychology, General | 4% |
| English Language and Literature, General | 4% |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 4% |
| Links to degree programs at University of North Texas |
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Bachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral |
Future Plans of Bachelor's Degree Recipients
Survey Administration Process
Student Success & Progress Rate
A four-year success and progress rate means that of students starting in Fall either graduated or are still enrolled at a higher education institution four years later.
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Counts for the Fall entering class shown in the graph above.
- 3,564 First-Time, Full-Time Students
- 2,519 Full-Time Transfer Students
Retention of Freshman Class
First-time students in Fall 2010 that returned for their second year: 78%
Student Learning at University of North Texas
All colleges and universities use multiple approaches to measure student learning. Many of these are specific to particular disciplines, many are coordinated with accrediting agencies, and many are based on outcomes after students have graduated.
Assessment plays an important role in helping students to achieve success in their learning experiences at UNT. Assessment involves the gathering of test results and other information related to student performance in order to evaluate the student's achievement of learning goals and outcomes. Instructors make clear what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time they complete a course, and the various assessments administered are used to determine the degree to which the students have been successful in meeting these expectations. Instructors use assessment results in a formative way to determine that students are learning as they progress through their courses and in a summative way at the end of courses to determine what students have learned.
Learning Assessment Examples
Pilot Project to Measure Core Learning Outcomes
Colleges and universities participating in the College Portrait measure the typical improvement in students' abilities to think, reason, and write using one of three tests. This is part of a pilot project to better understand and compare what students learn between their freshman and senior years at different colleges and universities.
2007 - 08 Results from the Collegiate Learning Assessment
The Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA) measures critical thinking, analytic reasoning, problem solving, and written communication using a performance task and an analytic writing task. The scores from the tasks are reported separately below.
Test Administration Process
Test Information
Performance Task Results for First-time, Full-time Students
The increase in learning on the performance task is above what would be expected at an institution testing students of similar academic abilities.
Freshman Score: 1130
Senior Score: 1218
CLA score range: 400 to no maximum score.
Average EEA scores for tested students
Freshman Score: 1128
Senior Score: 1130
Analytic Writing Task Results for First-time, Full-time Students
The increase in learning on the analytic writing task is at or near what would be expected at an institution testing students of similar academic abilities.
Freshman Score: 1126
Senior Score: 1216
CLA score range: 400 to no maximum score.
Average EEA scores for tested students
Freshman Score: 1128
Senior Score: 1110