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The University of Texas Permian Basin

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 1,181
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
Acceptance rate 65%
Students retention rate 67%
On-time graduation rate 42%

Located in Odessa, Texas, UTPB is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The University of Texas Permian Basin is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, UTPB emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at UTPB is reported to be 42%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Texas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at UTPB is 67% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Texas is 68%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at UTPB do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

64.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,806

Cost of attendance at The University of Texas Permian Basin in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $7,907
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$21,460

Cost of attendance at The University of Texas Permian Basin in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $17,011
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 94 of freshman students at The University of Texas Permian Basin received on average $11,696 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$11,696
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 178 40% $5,361 $954,282
Other Federal Grant 182 41% $5,501 $1,001,164
State Grant/Scholarships 217 49% $8,475 $1,839,109
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 392 89% $5,077 $1,990,017
Total Grant & Scholarships 413 94% $11,696 $4,830,290

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of The University of Texas Permian Basin students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of The University of Texas Permian Basin students is 41.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 47.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 36.8%.

41.6%

  • asian 57.1% 8 students
  • African American 31.8% 7 students
  • white 40.0% 58 students
  • unknown 36.4% 4 students
  • hispanic 44.4% 116 students
  • Mixed Race 25.0% 3 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Lone Star Conference
  • Baseball Lone Star Conference
  • Basketball Lone Star Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Lone Star Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

The University of Texas Permian Basin provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

The University of Texas Permian Basin offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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