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The University of Texas Permian Basin Science & Tech Programs

The University of Texas Permian Basin is a public institution located in Odessa, TX. A Mid-Sized City provides a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

The University of Texas Permian Basin Rankings

UT Permian Basin is featured in these rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#39 of 309	State — Texas
Overall Quality	#50 of 484	Region — Southwest
Overall Quality	#715 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is The University of Texas Permian Basin?

Contact details for UT Permian Basin are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	4901 E University Blvd, Odessa, TX 79762-0001
Phone:	4325522020
Website:	www.utpb.edu/
Admissions:	www.utpb.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.utpb.edu/campus-life/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into UT Permian Basin?

You can apply to UT Permian Basin online at: https://www.utpb.edu/admissions/apply-now!

UT Permian Basin is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for UT Permian Basin

These are the things UT Permian Basin requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Considered but not required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into UT Permian Basin?

UT Permian Basin admits 95%, which means it is highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 44% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

37% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at UT Permian Basin, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 470 and 570. Math scores were between 440 and 560.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 910 to 1130. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at UT Permian Basin ranged between 17 and 23.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at UT Permian Basin vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	709	659	93%
Women	856	826	96%

Can I Afford The University of Texas Permian Basin?

The average net price after aid at UT Permian Basin is $9,144. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$6,577
In-State Fees	$3,030
Out-of-State Tuition	$18,870
Out-of-State Fees	$3,030
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$9,607
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$21,900

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 14% of students at UT Permian Basin receive some form of financial aid (626 students).

Approximately 65% of students at UT Permian Basin receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,453 per student.

39% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,250.

Student Loan Debt

29% of UT Permian Basin undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $838 per year.

The University of Texas Permian Basin Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,761 students enrolled at UT Permian Basin. UT Permian Basin is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 4,122 undergraduate students at UT Permian Basin, approximately 39% are male and 61% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of The University of Texas Permian Basin undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	94
Black or African American	300
Hispanic	2,197
White	1,067
American Indian/Alaska Native	12
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	4
Two or More Races	103
Non-Resident	230

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at UT Permian Basin are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Texas	612
New Mexico	3
Arizona	1
Georgia	1
Indiana	1

Additionally, approximately 5.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

The University of Texas Permian Basin Graduate Student Diversity

1,245 of UT Permian Basin’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at UT Permian Basin, approximately 41% are male and 59% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of The University of Texas Permian Basin graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	57
Black or African American	103
Hispanic	433
White	445
American Indian/Alaska Native	4
Two or More Races	28
Non-Resident	136

Online Learning at The University of Texas Permian Basin

UT Permian Basin delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

1,759 undergraduate students at UT Permian Basin took at least one online class — of those, 1,746 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 158 students took at least one online class and 1,125 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at The University of Texas Permian Basin

UT Permian Basin offers 23 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

UT Permian Basin has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.