Campus & Student Life at University of North Texas

Home to about 32,814 undergraduates in 2020, UNT is a very large, public university located in Denton, Texas. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, UNT offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UNT can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UNT Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

UNT Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UNT Disability Services.

UNT for the Military

While not a "service academy", UNT does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit UNT Veteran Services . For more information, check out our UNT for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of North Texas

UNT offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of North Texas

UNT has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 32,814 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 26,353 (80.3%). Part-time attendance was 6,461 (19.7%).

University of North Texas is Ranked #242 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UNT receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank UNT #242 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at UNT by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the UNT Diversity Guide.

University of North Texas Competes in the NCAA

UNT has a total of 441 student athletes, 194 men and 247 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of North Texas Athletics