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The University of Texas Permian Basin

Also known as: UT Permian Basin

📍 Odessa, Texas🏛️ Urban Setting👥 3,911 Undergrads🔗 www.utpb.edu

Overview

The University of Texas Permian Basin is an medium public research university in Odessa, Texas. It enrolls about 3,911 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 95%. Graduates earn a median of $56,073 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

95%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,033

470–570

Net Price

$12,723

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

40%

Retention

61%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$56,073

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

94.9%

SAT Average

1,033

ACT Composite

17–23

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200470 – 570 (mid 50%)800

Math

200440 – 560 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

117 – 23 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$9,236

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$21,504

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$23,886

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$12,723

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$11,930
$30,001 – $48,000	$10,491
$48,001 – $75,000	$12,823
$75,001 – $110,000	$13,294
$110,001 +	$17,810

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

29.0%

Academics & Programs

The University of Texas Permian Basin offers programs across 22 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

19.6%

Psychology

12.2%

Education

9.0%

Health Professions

8.2%

Engineering

7.3%

Computer & Information Sciences

6.8%

Social Sciences

6.8%

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

4.3%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

40%

On-Time (4yr)

25%

Retention (FT)

61%

% Earning >$25K

80%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$50,020

8 years

$52,880

10 years

$56,073

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

21.4%

White

41.3%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

24.9%

Black or African American

7.6%

Asian

1.9%

Hispanic / Latino

54.1%

Two or more races

2.4%

International

6.0%

Gender

Women

61.0%

Men

39.0%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The University of Texas Permian Basin hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 95%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1033.

How much does The University of Texas Permian Basin cost?

In-state tuition is $9,236, and out-of-state is $21,504. Average net price after financial aid is $12,723.

What is The University of Texas Permian Basin known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Psychology, Education.

What's the graduation rate at The University of Texas Permian Basin?

The 6-year graduation rate is 40%, and 61% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.