University of North Texas Reviews

"The University of North Texas is one of the best schools I've visited and attended. The free-spirited people and local town gives off a great vibe to new and returning students. The academics are some of the best in Texas, and I can personally say that they have greatly impacted my life in the most positive and flourshing way possible."

"As a professional working adult, I benefited from the B.A.A.S program in Applied Technology and Performance Improvement. The education I received was hands down the best decision of my life. I also love the reputation of the University of North Texas. In addition, I was accepted into the Master in Education with a concentration in Educational Leadership with UNT. The education from UNT is no joke, and will serve your educational purpose as well as your personal life. I have researched many other Universities and this has been on the top of my list for the value of education. They continue to improve and I am glad to call myself a University of North Texas Alumni for both my Bachelors and Masters degrees."

"They had a strong pure math program but no applied. Wasn't until my second year in the program that I realized I should have been in an applied program but couldn't switch."

"A state University that provides a variety of majors to choose from."

"The college was very accessible. The faculty was very helpful and I was able to connect with my fellow classmates."

"I greatly enjoyed my time at UNT. The hospitality program is great - the instructors all have experience in the industry - even the accounting professors. The variety of classes prepares you for all different facets of the industry. Denton, where UNT is located, is a vibrant community with a great music scene. I would recommend UNT for anyone!"

"The University of North Texas offers a degree that not many other public universities in the area offer - Social Sciences. For me, this degree was perfect in the sense that I had no idea exactly what subject I wanted to study but I knew that I really enjoyed Humanities. Along with my AP credit from high school and placement tests at the university I was able to graduate in just three years with a BA and two minors (Spanish and Criminal Justice). During this time I was still able to hold an on campus part-time job and maintain multiple student organizations. On top of that I finished with minimal student debt! UNT was the perfect place for my undergraduate degree and the social science major was perfectly flexible and allowed me to take many courses in a variety of subjects I was interested in."

"It was a nice university in a great city. My department faculty and staff were always helpful even when administrators sometimes weren't. I really enjoyed my research and my advisor was wonderful!"

"I went to St. Olaf College for my undergraduate degree. I absolutely loved it. It is a gorgeous campus, the professors are extremely approachable, and the education I received is top-notch."

"University of North Texas initially caught my eye because of its close proximity to my hometown of Dallas, Texas. I was also persuaded by my mother and my aunt who are both proud alumni of the university. Along with the fairly low cost of attendance, I was sold. I was headed to UNT. When I entered college, I knew that I wanted to be a teacher so I was certain that I would be majoring in education. However, because I wanted to teach secondary education, I needed to major in my subject of choice. This led me to focus more on the sciences which was one of the best decisions I could've made. Initially, I had very positive experiences with UNT. After my first semester ending in a 4.0 GPA standing, I was certain that this was the school for me and that I'd made the correct decision. Once the second semester started, I received an email stating that I could not return to the campus unless I'd paid off my housing debt. I was stunned - housing debt? What debt? I had accumulated over $3,000 of debt from merely staying in my assigned dorm. UNT had a policy in 2011 (which they have since eliminated) where the financial aid only paid for tuition. You would receive a financial aid refund and were to pay for housing manually with the refund, presumably. This policy wasn't explained to me during orientation nor my first semester. I later discovered I only received one email per month reminding me to pay the housing bill of $811. As a new college freshman and barely 18 year old, this obligation was tremendous, in my opinion. Needless to say, I couldn't afford to pay off the $3,000 debt by the next semester so I was released from my academic duties that next year. The debt went to a collection agency where they added an additional $800 just for processing. I left UNT for 2 years and attended community college during that time. I obtained my first job in Fall 2012 and paid a small portion of the debt as often as I could. I ended up obtaining another job and worked these two jobs for months until the debt was paid in full. I returned to UNT in Fall 2014 only because the majority of my college credits were at this institution. I was quite livid with UNT after this situation but I was determined to finish what I started. I no longer stayed on campus but rather commuted from Dallas via bus and train for the next two years. I wasn't able to participate in many school activities or clubs because of my frequent absence from campus. However, I did want to participate in something before my tenure at UNT ended. I started a honor society at UNT and we participated in Homecoming 2015. It was a great experience. Although I had some great times at UNT, the initial leaving in 2012 left a bitter taste in my mouth even to this day. UNT was very unsympathetic in the situation; in fact, many of the students I met my freshman year were also kicked out for the very same reason and never returned (or I never saw them again). Furthermore, despite my good grades, I only received a $1,000 general scholarship which I no longer qualified for after the debt situation. Yet, during my time at UNT, they were able to build a new football stadium and union building - which I'm sure totaled millions of dollars. (But they couldn't give their high-performing students some scholarships?) Also, many of the professors in my degree program were tenured which meant that regardless of their teaching performance, they would have their jobs. In my experience, these weren't always the best professors. My degree program was Biology with an emphasis on Secondary Education. I do thank UNT for that opportunity because not many colleges offered Teacher's Certification along with Biological Sciences emphasis as an undergraduate student. Overall, the activities at UNT are great from Homecoming to pep rallies to football games. However, when it comes to the students' academics, it seems that they are very hands-off. Not many funding opportunities, not the greatest teachers (at least in the Biology degree plan), and they literally charge for everything. You would think something in the tuition would pay for some of these things. It is important to note that UNT is located in Denton, a small country town in Texas, so UNT is very much a "collegetown"-type of campus. It is rumored that UNT is trying to compete with other Tier 1 schools like UT Austin and Texas A & M. So, they spend lots of money on their sports programs (hence the new football field) - which aren't the best. To make a long story short, they charge a lot to compensate for these programs and they definitely could be more understanding with certain situations...particularly mine. However, I am grateful for my degree and I expect it to bring forth many more opportunities not afforded to me previously."

"The University of Texas was great school- challenging, diverse and located in a great vibrant city. I started out with a Biology major then switched over to Human Development and Family Sciences when I decided I didn't want to be confined to a biology-related career only. It was a great decision and one I don't regret. HDFS was a cool major- combined the social sciences together into one. I decided to continue my education after, but many of my friends found jobs right after. Great major if you're thinking of doing pre-med or pre-pharm."

"The University of North Texas was an excellent choice for both degrees, psychology & education. From start to finish, advisors and professors were there to help with everything: financial aid, schedule/degree planning, course load, and even general concerns. I could not have asked for a better school, a better city, or a better degree plan for what I wanted to accomplish. One of the greatest aspects of college life in Denton was the constant push to be great. The entire city os full of people (in and out of the campus) that thrive on success."

"My college curriculum at University of North Texas was a very well rounded, and challenging course of study. the very high standards in the Studio Art department transformed my artistic & design abilities to a new, and pleasantly surprising level. I was so happy with the outcome, & level of the work I produced upon graduation."

"I didn't want to attend UNT when I first got accepted but it was one of the greatest decisions of my life. I absolutely love campus and it helps when you choose to get involved. You'll meet so many people and make so many awesome memories. The classes were challenging enough but not so challenging I felt like I was constantly drowning in work. It definitely taught me more about time management!"

"The University of North Texas (UNT) enable me to grow tremendously! While the university if mainly known for music, it still has a plethora of talented and experienced professors in other program areas. UNT gave me the opportunity to study abroad, which completely reshaped my undergraduate career. The development I gain both my study abroad trip and on-campus at UNT prepares me for the work I am pursuing at the graduate level."

"The University of North Texas is an outstanding school, with massive growth, and an expanding alumni network. The Masters in Public Administration is a top-notch program geared at early and mid career public administrators. Students will be tested on their ability to learn concepts and theories, and then take the foundational knowledge and apply it to real-world examples. Students are expected to be engaged in the civil processes either through service projects or internships. Overall it was a great program that prepares individuals to succeed in the ever changing dynamics of public administration."

"I didn't think I was going to like UNT but it was one of the greatest experiences of my life! The diversity on campus, in both ethnicity and thought, greatly impacted my life. I fell that I have more tolerance and understanding of others because I got to meet so many different people. Classes were difficult and challenging. I loved all my professors and felt like I could talk to them if I ever had any questions. I would highly recommend UNT to anyone."

"The University of North Texas was a great school I attended to further my studies in journalism. I ultimately received my BA in journalism at the Mayborn school of journalism. I made some great friends and colleagues. The campus is beautiful and the classes were extremely helpful in learning about the journalism field. There was always something to do to meet new people on campus such as various activities hosted by a lot of groups based on campus."

"This university was great as a whole. I was a commuter student and drove 40 miles to school everyday and it was well worth it. The parking was acceptable and for the most part I found spots. But what stood out to me was that My department took a vested, personal interest in me. I received amazing career, academic, and personal advice from competent and friendly professors and advisors."

"North Texas University in Denton, TX, was a great school, even back in the early 80's, and over the last 30 years continues to provide quality education to students. The Masters program in Sport Psychology, provided some of the top researchers in the field, and teachers who spent quality time delivering clear and concise information in the SP field. One instructor especially left an impression on me was Robert Weinberg, he helped me through some hard times during my thesis work. I just recently found him online and made contact. It is good to know your instructors as the humans they are and not think of them as the bad guy."