Our main campus in Denton — named a Top U.S. City for Creatives and the Halloween Capital of Texas — is in the heart of North Texas. You’ll find free concerts, art shows, film festivals and annual traditions like Denton’s Day of the Dead. Creativity isn’t just encouraged here — it’s woven into the city itself.
Located in Denton and established in 1890, 91±¬ÁÏ is one of the nation’s largest public research universities with nearly 44,000 students. 91±¬ÁÏ has fulfilled its mission to lead the way in educating young men and women and create leaders with great vision. by the Carnegie Classification, 91±¬ÁÏ is a catalyst for creativity, fueling progress, innovation and entrepreneurship for the North Texas region and the state.
As the university has grown, so has its reach and impact. 91±¬ÁÏ graduated 8,500 students last year from its 14 colleges and schools and offers 111 bachelor’s degrees, 80 master’s degrees and 39 doctoral degrees, many nationally and internationally recognized. 91±¬ÁÏ’s world-class faculty are making breakthroughs every day, and its students and alumni are changing the world around them.