The University of Texas of the Permian Basin

Odessa, TX

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin

Odessa, TX

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Tuition & Fees

$14,302

$26,610

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
550
25th
460
75th
540
25th
450
75th
21
25th
13
75th
22
25th
16
75th
21
25th
16
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undergraduateRatios

39%

male

61%

female

18

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

94%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,397
Declined 78
Total Received 1,475
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Public

4,640

undergraduate students

1,208

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1969, The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is a public university that is known for its strong programs in engineering, nursing, and business. It is located on a 600-acre campus in Odessa, Texas—200 miles west of San Antonio.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 5,848
Established in 1969
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

600-acre, urban campus in Odessa (population: 116,861), 150 miles from Lubbock. Served by bus; major airport serves Midland (17 miles). Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
4901 East University Boulevard
Odessa, TX
79762-0001

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
29%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
48%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
23%
Top 1/4
52%
Top 1/2
85%
Bottom 1/2
15%
Bottom 1/4
3%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
550
25th
460
75th
540
25th
450
75th
21
25th
13
75th
22
25th
16
75th
21
25th
16

Admissions Facts

Application fee $40
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Application deadline (priority deadline) July 15
Application deadline (final deadline) first day of class
SAT/ACT requirements ACT only Considered if submitted SAT or ACT Required

Not Selective

94%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,397
Declined 78
Total Received 1,475

Admissions Factors

Required

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School GPA

Neither required nor recommended

Secondary School Rank

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Other
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Other
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 432 552-2620
F: 432 552-2621
finaid@utpb.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, golf, non-tackle football, racquetball, soccer, softball, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Heartland Conference, Lone Star Conference

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes yes
Bilingual and Multilingual Education yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other yes
Business/Managerial Economics yes
Chemical Engineering yes
Chemistry, General yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Criminology yes
Education, General yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering yes
English Language and Literature, General yes yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes yes
Experimental Psychology yes
Finance, General yes
Financial Mathematics yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
History, General yes yes
Human Development and Family Studies, General yes
Humanities/Humanistic Studies yes
Industrial Technology/Technician yes
Information Science/Studies yes
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics, General yes yes
Mechanical Engineering yes yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music, General yes
Petroleum Engineering yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Administration yes
Reading Teacher Education yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Social Work yes yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Management
  2. Psychology
  3. Petroleum Engineering

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • External degree program
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option

5,848

total students

90%

in-state

10%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

79%

4,640
students

Female
61%
2,844

Male
39%
1,796

21%

1,208
students

Female
60%
727

Male
40%
481

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

66%

3,079
students

Female
61%
1,892

Male
39%
1,187

34%

1,561
students

Female
61%
952

Male
39%
609

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Student Break-down

5%
Nonresident aliens
7%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
52%
Hispanic/Latino
27%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 36
Countries most often represented Brazil
Canada
Mexico
Nepal
Spain
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes

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