The University of Texas of the Permian Basin

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Odessa, TX

This school is more affordable than other public schools.

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$2,530

Avg in-state tuition

$7,438

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About The University of Texas of the Permian Basin

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is a small public university located on an urban campus in Odessa, Texas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,496, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 88%. The university offers 32 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 41%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $2,530, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $7,438.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

88% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

65% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

41% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Required

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 16-22

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 920-1110

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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Students enrolled

87%

Online student enrollment

17:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

Hispanic

49%

White

35%

Black

Two or more races

Asian

Non-U.S. Citizen

Unknown

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

60%

Socio-economic diversity

48% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,000
On-campus room and board	$10,178
On-campus other expenses	$3,630
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$11,673
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$3,630
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$3,704

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$17,338	$22,246
Off-campus without family	$18,833	$23,741
Off-campus with family	$7,234	$12,142

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
2	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Accounting
	Business/Managerial Economics
	Finance, General
3	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Communication, General
4	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Information Science/Studies
	Computer and Information Sciences, General
5	Education
	Bilingual and Multilingual Education
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Special Education and Teaching, General
	Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
	Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
	Reading Teacher Education
6	Engineering Technologies/Technicians
	Industrial Technology/Technician
7	Engineering
	Petroleum Engineering
	Mechanical Engineering
8	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
9	Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
	Human Development and Family Studies, General
10	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	Spanish Language and Literature
11	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Athletic Training/Trainer
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
12	History
	History, General
13	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	Humanities/Humanistic Studies
14	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
15	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
16	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Kinesiology and Exercise Science
17	Physical Sciences
	Geology/Earth Science, General
	Chemistry, General
18	Psychology
	Psychology, General
19	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Public Administration
	Social Work
20	Security And Protective Services
	Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
	Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
21	Social Sciences
	Criminology
	Political Science and Government, General
	Sociology
22	Visual And Performing Arts
	Art/Art Studies, General
	Music, General

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

This school is more affordable than other public schools.

About The University of Texas of the Permian Basin

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate. This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.

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Degrees Awarded by Program

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Engineering

English Language And Literature/Letters

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Security And Protective Services

Social Sciences

Visual And Performing Arts

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Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.