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University of North Texas at Dallas

UNT Dallas · Dallas, Texas, United States

The University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) is the only four-year public university located within the city limits of Dallas, Texas. Founded in 2000, UNT Dallas is dedicated to socioeconomic mobility, community health, criminal justice, urban leadership, and public law through the UNT Dallas College of Law located in downtown Dallas.

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Key institutional metrics

Founded / Established
2000
Student Population
4,100+
International Ratio
4%
Academic Staff
210+
Location
Dallas, Texas, United States

Academic overview & strategic disciplines

UNT Dallas houses four schools: the School of Behavioral Health and Human Services, School of Business, School of Education, and the UNT Dallas College of Law. The university is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and minority-majority urban campus focused on workforce-aligned education.

Research admissions & international qualifications

Undergraduate admissions evaluate high school GPA (minimum 2.5) and transcripts with test-optional policies. Graduate admissions require an accredited bachelor's degree with a minimum 2.75–3.0 GPA, statement of purpose, two letters of recommendation, and English language proficiency (TOEFL 79+ or IELTS 6.0+).

Featured degrees, scholarships & fellowships (6)

Featured faculty researchers (3)

Dr. Felecia Epps

Dean & Professor of Law
UNT Dallas College of Law

Dean Epps specializes in civil procedure, legal education pedagogy, access to justice for underserved populations, consumer bankruptcy, and judicial ethics....

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Dr. Eric Coleman

Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
Department of Criminal Justice

Dr. Coleman conducts empirical research on police use of force, community policing reform in urban municipalities, procedural justice, and juvenile corrections ...

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Dr. Aaron Bartula

Associate Professor of Sociology & Public Health
School of Behavioral Health and Human Services

Dr. Bartula investigates urban social determinants of health, community crime mapping, spatial analysis of food insecurity, and health equity outcomes in North ...

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Important advisory & disclaimer

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