The University of North Texas is a large public research university in Denton, Texas, known for its strong music, business, and engineering programs and its vibrant campus life in the Dallas–Fort Worth metro area. Students often rave about the many clubs and organizations, the lively campus‑center scene, the strong school spirit around Mean Green sports, and the easy access to internships and city culture nearby.

State

Texas

Student Population

46,000

Acceptance Rate

80–85%

GPA Range

3.1–3.5

SAT Range

1000–1200

Common Majors

multi‑/interdisciplinary studies, psychology, biology, marketing, kinesiology, criminal justice

‘My time at UNT has been great; the campus is active and engaging, the professors are supportive, and there are always events and clubs that help you feel connected without the city being too overwhelming.’

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

In-state: $11,309; Out-of-state: $21,149

Conference

American Athletic Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

71.4

Avg Women's Scores

74.25

Men's Team Notes

Mean Green men fired 615 (+39) for 4th at All-American Intercollegiate (Golf Club of Houston), improving 13 strokes from 311 to 304 amid winds with Pastor's 66 anchoring. Par-5 resilience fueled contention on Texas layouts against Arkansas and Eastern Michigan.

Women's Team Notes

Mean Green women shot 7-over 295 at Nexus Collegiate (Albany Golf Club), surging with 11 birdie back-nine finishes to hold 3rd behind Kentucky/Iowa State. Cox/Finley's 68s and Tan's T10 propelled elite field positioning on Bahamian tracks.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Luke Calcatera

Women's Coach

Michael Akers

Men's Email

Luke.Calcatera@unt.edu

Women's Email

Michael.Akers@unt.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Luke Calcatera is University of North Texas men’s head golf coach, leading the Mean Green in the American Athletic Conference. Hired in 2023, he previously built Arkansas Tech into a Division II national‑power and led North Alabama to a strong season. A 2021 Division II National Coach of the Year and multiple‑time conference‑Coach‑of‑the‑Year honoree, Calcatera emphasizes elite recruiting, technical‑skill refinement, and a highly competitive schedule aimed at elevating UNT within the AAC and toward NCAA‑postseason contention.

Women's Coach Bio

Michael Akers is UNT women’s head golf coach, guiding the Mean Green in the American Athletic Conference. Named to the role in 2016, he has led the program to a dramatic rise in national rankings and multiple consecutive NCAA‑Regional and postseason‑invitational appearances. A former head coach at Texas State with six NCAA‑Regional bids, Akers focuses on scoring‑oriented play, short‑game development, and a culture of accountability that has made UNT women’s golf one of the top women’s programs in the AAC.