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UNT enriches, inspires and helps the communities of the North Texas region in many ways.

A cultural hot spot in Denton — which is named a “Best College Town in Texas” — UNT is home to world-class performance facilities, esteemed faculty artists and internationally recognized guests. By blazing the trail as a leader in the arts, UNT has produced renowned alumni such as Grammy-winning singer Norah Jones and National Medal of Arts recipient and sculptor Jesús Moroles.
UNT student band playing at Oaktopia

UNT at Oaktopia

The UNT CoLab presents exhibitions, concerts, poetry readings and more in downtown Denton. UNT's Institute for the Advancement of the Arts hosts respected artists-in-residence such as Grammy-award winning band Roomful of Teeth, known for its indigenous vocal techniques that create unique harmonies, and Medal of Arts winner Moisés Kaufman, playwright of The Laramie Project.
Events

From blackout poetry to French opera, UNT presents 1,500 performances, exhibitions and lectures each year.

Notable Speakers

Through the Distinguished Lecture Series, the Fine Arts Series and more, UNT attracts high-caliber speakers such as former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and science educator Bill Nye.

Creative Hub
Together, UNT and Denton have made this booming college town a musical hot spot. The annual Denton Arts & Jazz Festival features the Showcase Stage, which highlights UNT's musical excellence. And UNT was the official sponsor for the Oaktopia festival in 2016.
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Artistic Excellence

Celebrated artists, musicians, faculty and students perform and exhibit their work in UNT’s numerous state-of-the-art facilities, sharing their talents with community members from across the North Texas region.
Excellent, Affordable

UNT offers one of the most cost-effective, high-quality educations available.

  • BEST BUY: UNT has been named one of America's 100 Best College Buys for 25 consecutive years.
  • VALUE: UNT is named a Best College by Money magazine.
Financial Support

UNT annually awards $405 million in financial aid, including more than $60 million in scholarships. About 75 percent of UNT students receive financial aid and scholarships.

Giving Back

UNT students, employees and alumni perform 13,900 hours of community service annually in major service programs such as Alternative Spring Breaks, Make a Difference Day and The Big Event, a national day of service.

 

On Campus

UNT welcomes 400,000 visitors each year for concerts, art exhibitions, lectures, summer camps, sporting events and numerous other activities.

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Outreach

UNT’s experienced staff and students offer help to the public through a number of facilities such as the Center for Play Therapy, the Kristin Farmer Autism Center and the Speech and Hearing Center.

Economic Driver

UNT, the flagship of the UNT System, boosts the Dallas-Fort Worth area's economic activity by $1.65 billion annually. The North Texas region includes one of the nation's largest metropolitan areas and most vibrant economies.
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Big Impact

UNT supports and drives the growth and programs of communities and businesses in the North Texas region. As a catalyst for creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship, UNT is paving the way for an evolving economy.

  • JOBS: UNT economic activity supports 12,327 jobs in the Dallas-Fort Worth area annually.
  • TAX REVENUE: UNT economic activity generates $150.9 million in federal tax revenue annually.
  • SPENDING: UNT's capital spending on building construction, remodeling and repairs generated $183.9 million in economic activity for the Dallas-Fort Worth economy in 2015-16.