The Colleges Near Denton, Texas

University of North Texas

• The University of North Texas (UNT) is a public institution that awards bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees. Founded in 1890, UNT is located in Denton, and has an enrollment of 36,000 students. UNT offers fall, spring and summer enrollment into one or more of its 12 schools and colleges. These options include: the College of Arts & Sciences, College of Education, School of Merchandising and Hospitality Management, and the College of Visual Arts and Design. Students have the option to major and/or minor in degree areas that include dance, computer science, engineering physics and journalism.

  University of North Texas

  1155 Union Circle #311277

  Denton, TX 76203-5017

  940-565-2000

  unt.edu

Southern Methodist University

• Located approximately 40 miles southeast of Denton in Dallas, Southern Methodist University (SMU) is a private university with approximately 11,000 students. The University was established in 1911 by the United Methodist Church, however, today it identifies as nonsectarian. Ranked 56th in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, SMU offers approximately 80 majors in undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. The University encompasses seven schools including the Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences; Dedman School of Law; and Perkins School of Theology. Available courses of study include concentrations in art history, computer engineering, biochemistry and Latin American and Iberian Studies. SMU offers prospective students the opportunity to apply for fall or spring enrollment.

  Southern Methodist University

  6425 Boaz Lane

  Dallas, TX 75205

  214-768-2000

  smu.edu

University of Texas Arlington

• Located approximately 40 miles south of Denton, the University of Texas at Arlington is a public institution in Arlington, Texas. The university has 10 colleges and schools including the College of Education and Health Professions, School of Social Work, and the School of Urban and Public Affairs. The school's approximately 30,000 students can choose to pursue undergraduate or graduate degrees in 190 majors including accounting, kinesiology, music, math and mechanical and aerospace engineering. UT Arlington offer prospective students the option to apply for fall, spring or summer enrollment.

  University of Texas Arlington

  701 S. Nedderdam Dr.

  Arlington, Texas 76019

  817-272-2011

  uta.edu

Texas Woman's University

• Woman's University (TWU) was founded in 1957 as an institution for the higher education of women. Today, it remains the largest university primarily for women in the United States; however, both women and men are accepted. In addition to its main campus in Denton, TWU has health science centers in Dallas and Houston. The Denton campus has a fall 2010 enrollment of over 11,000 students and a total of over 14,000 students were enrolled in the University's three campuses. TWU offers bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees in a variety of majors including biochemistry, early childhood education, fashion design, drama, and mathematics. The University also offers a limited number of bachelor and masters online degree programs. Texas Woman's University accepts students for fall, spring and summer enrollment.

  Texas Woman's University

  304 Administration Dr.

  Denton, TX 76204

  866-809-6130

  twu.edu