University of North Texas

What University of North Texas does

The University of North Texas (UNT) is a public Carnegie R1 research university headquartered in Denton, Texas, founded in 1890 and operating under the UNT System alongside UNT Dallas and the UNT Health Science Center. UNT serves approximately 44,000 students through 116 bachelor's degree programs and 126 master's and doctoral programs spanning STEM, humanities, arts, business, and applied sciences, with extended delivery via the UNT at Frisco campus, Discovery Park research facilities, and UNT Online. The university is positioned as the largest public university in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and emphasizes career readiness, affordability ($456M+ in annual financial aid, $70M+ in scholarships), and social mobility (34th nationally per U.S. News & World Report).

UNT's revenue model is a public-institution mix rather than a commercial product sale: tuition and fees (with material exposure to international graduate enrollment), recurring state appropriations tied to enrollment formulas, and federal/state research grants including access to the Texas CHIPS Act and Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (combined ~$1.4B statewide). The university monetizes research and applied expertise through partnerships—long-running U.S. Army DEVCOM ARL collaboration on advanced manufacturing (cold spray alloy powders, aluminum alloys for turbine engines), a University of Rochester collaboration on tungsten carbide catalysts, and corporate-sponsored curricula such as GreatAmerica's CELF course. Recent strategic priorities include the launch of an undergraduate AI degree (Feb 2026), the Braven Career Accelerator with Capital One capstones, the UNT-Collin College dual-degree Frisco program, and Phase 1 of the Athletic Center Expansion (largest capital raise in UNT Athletics history).

Operationally, UNT is navigating a stressed fiscal period: a projected $45M budget shortfall driven by a $32M drop in state funding and a sharp decline in international graduate enrollment (from ~6,200 in Fall 2024 to under 3,400 in Fall 2025) has triggered consolidation or elimination of 70+ academic programs. President Harrison Keller (appointed 2024) is leading a restructuring under the UNT 2030 strategic plan while pursuing growth pivots into semiconductor workforce development, applied AI, and DFW regional expansion.

Name

University of North Texas

Legal name

University of North Texas

Website

https://unt.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1890

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

The University of North Texas is a public Carnegie R1 research university in Denton, TX, serving approximately 44,000 students across 116 bachelor's and 126 graduate degree programs, funded primarily through tuition, state appropriations, and federal research grants including the Texas CHIPS Act.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Flagship Public Research Universities (R1/R2) (EDAHAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online Divisions of Traditional Universities (Hybrid/Extension) (EDAHALAB), Dual Enrollment / Early College Programs (via Community Colleges) (EDAHADAH)

Keywords

• Public university education
• Higher education degrees
• Research university programs
• Online degree programs
• Workforce development training

Headquarters

HQ city

Denton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from undergraduate and graduate tuition, with significant impact from international student enrollment which declined from ~6,200 in Fall 2024 to under 3,400 in Fall 2025
2. State Funding: State funding tied to enrollment metrics, with approximately $32 million loss in state funding contributing to budget deficit
3. Research Grants and Funding: Federal and state research funding including Texas CHIPS Act ($1.4 billion state funding) and DARPA awards supporting semiconductor and advanced manufacturing research

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The University of North Texas is a public R1 research university that delivers higher education through 116 bachelor's degrees and 126 master's and doctoral degree programs across multiple colleges. It sells educational services including degree programs, online learning, and certificate programs, supported by R1-level research, career development programs, and student support services to a student body of nearly 44,000.

Product overview

The University of North Texas is a large public research university offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and services. The core offerings include 116 undergraduate degrees and 126 graduate degree programs (master's and doctoral) across multiple colleges. UNT operates as an R1 research university with specialized programs including the new AI degree (launching 2026), the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science (TAMS) for gifted high school students, and the Braven Career Accelerator for first-generation students. The university extends access through UNT Online for distance learners and the UNT at Frisco campus for the DFW region. Student support services include the We Mean Green Fund sustainability initiative, the Food Pantry presented by Kroger, and career development through the Texas Talent Accelerator. UNT also supports research through facilities like the Pecan Creek Pollinative Prairie and maintains a full athletics program (Mean Green) competing at NCAA Division I level.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mean Green: Athletic teams nickname and spirit identity for UNT
• TAMS - Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science
• G. Brint Ryan College of Business
• Mayborn School of Journalism

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs
• Graduate Degree Programs
• Undergraduate AI Degree Program
• Braven Career Accelerator Course
• Commercial Equipment Leasing & Finance (CELF) Course
• Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science (TAMS)
• UNT Online
• UNT at Frisco

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of Braven 2025 graduates employed or enrolled in graduate school 6 months post-graduation
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Collin CollegecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 May 2026Co-enrollment dual-degree Frisco program allowing seamless transfer pathway for students. UNT at Frisco fosters talent in the epicenter of economic growth.
• GreatAmerica Financial ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 March 2025Sponsorship of Commercial Equipment Leasing & Finance (CELF) course at UNT's G. Brint Ryan College of Business. GreatAmerica executives serve as student mentors and advisors, with inaugural class launching Spring 2025 enrolling 25 students.
• KrogercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 April 2021Five-year $250,000 financial commitment through Kroger's Zero Hunger Zero Waste initiative to support the UNT Food Pantry. Pantry renamed 'UNT Food Pantry Presented by Kroger' with funding enabling shelves to remain stocked and employing student workers.
• Optimus AlloysminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Startup founded by Dr. Rajiv Mishra (UNT professor) in 2021 to commercialize innovations from the Army DEVCOM ARL partnership. Products offered support U.S. industrial base for producing military-grade parts.
• U.S. Army DEVCOM ARLcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Long-running research collaboration initiated in 2008 developing advanced manufacturing capabilities for military applications including special aluminum alloys for turbine engine components and cold spray alloy powders for combat vehicle armor repair.
• BravencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational nonprofit partnership to deliver career preparation course targeting first-generation and low-income students. Program teaches practical skills including cover letter writing, LinkedIn profile creation, and mock interviewing, with students completing real-world capstone projects.
• Capital OnecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents complete real-world capstone projects for Capital One as part of the Braven career preparation program, providing practical industry experience.
• University of RochesterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration to develop tungsten carbide as a low-cost alternative to platinum for producing petrochemicals, fuels, and plastic upcycling. Identified beta-W2C phase for CO2 conversion.
• Tarrant Area Food BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership connecting community members with food, financial, and healthcare assistance resources including SNAP, CHIP, TANF, and Healthy Texas Women programs.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• University of Texas at Austin: Texas's flagship public R1 university. Directly comparable to UNT as a large, public, Texas-based research university competing for the same state funding, talent, and employer partnerships (including CHIPS Act dollars).
• Texas A&M University: Large Texas public R1 university with comparable enrollment scale (~70K students). Competes with UNT for state appropriations, federal research funding, and the Texas semiconductor workforce-development mandate.
• University of Texas at Dallas: DFW-based public R1 university and UNT's most direct regional competitor. Overlaps heavily on STEM, AI/computer science, and engineering talent pipelines for the same Dallas-Fort Worth employer base.
• University of Texas at Arlington: Large DFW-metro public university with comparable enrollment scale and Hispanic-Serving Institution status. Directly competes with UNT for transfer students, working adults, and DFW-region employer partnerships.
• Texas Tech University: Texas public R1 university also named to the Texas CHIPS Act consortium. Competes with UNT for state appropriations, engineering and applied-science talent, and Texas-based industry research contracts.
• University of Houston: Large Texas public R1 university with comparable student demographics and Carnegie R1 status. Competes with UNT across STEM research funding, Hispanic-Serving enrollments, and Texas employer talent pipelines.
• Texas State University: Texas public university with very similar enrollment scale (~38K students) and comparable program breadth. Competes directly with UNT for in-state undergraduate students, particularly in business and applied disciplines.
• University of North Carolina at Charlotte: Large public R2 research university in a fast-growing U.S. metro (Charlotte). Comparable to UNT in enrollment scale, metropolitan setting, focus on career readiness, and Carnegie-classification trajectory toward R1.

Regional players

• Oklahoma State University: Large regional public research university in neighboring Oklahoma with comparable Carnegie classification and program portfolio. Comparable in size and mission but serves a different state and employer base.

Broad incumbents

• Arizona State University: Nation's largest public university with leading digital/online program scale. Shares UNT's focus on career readiness, employer partnerships, and online degree expansion, but operates at substantially greater scale and brand recognition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/untnews
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/universitynorthtexas
• Facebookfacebook.com/5588828700
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/unt-dallas
• Instagraminstagram.com/unt

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors4 records

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M&A

Investments

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