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The University of Texas Permian Basin

UT Permian Basin

Odessa, Texas 79762-0001

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Known for business — excellent value

The University of Texas Permian Basin is a public institution in Odessa with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1031, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 4.1K undergraduates with a 20:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

43% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $56,073 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $9,144.

Established
1969
Motto
Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis
Type
Public university
Conference
Lone Star Conference (LSC) since the 2016–17 academic year
Division
Division II
84%Acceptance
1031SAT Avg
4,122Students
20:1Student:Faculty
43%Grad Rate
$56,073Earnings 10yr
$9,144Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

The University of Texas Permian Basin Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate84.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1031

Reading & WritingMid: 520
470560
MathMid: 510
440550

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 20
1620

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

84.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1031

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$10,904
Tuition (out-of-state)$23,212
Room & Board$12,780
Books & Supplies$1,684
Total Cost of Attendance$21,727
Average Net Price$9,144
Median Debt at Graduation$17,750
Monthly Payment (10yr)$188

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$7,684
$30–48K$7,920
$48–75K$9,055
$75–110K$11,317
$110K+$16,113

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$9,144

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7000.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,285

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

31

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (55)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
4,122
Gender Split
61% / 39%
Women / Men
First Generation
46%
Pell Grant Recipients
36%

Race & Ethnicity

White 26%
Black 8%
Hispanic 54%
Asian 2%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 7%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate43.0%
Freshman Retention61.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$50,020
8 Years$52,880
10 Years$56,073

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$42,100
Men
$67,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

99Average

Estimated from TX state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

San Antoniopop. 1.5M
285 mi(494 min)
Austinpop. 960K
294 mi(510 min)
Dallaspop. 1.3M
329 mi(570 min)

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