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TU

The University of Texas Permian Basin

Odessa, TXPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 95% Acceptance
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95%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$12,723
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
3.9K
Students
Medium campus body
$50,020
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

The University of Texas Permian Basin is a public institution located in the city setting of Odessa, TX. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 3.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 95%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
3.9K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
95% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading470 - 570
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math440 - 560
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite17 - 23
1typical 50% range36
95%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing20% of degrees
Health Sciences8% of degrees
Social Sciences8% of degrees
Engineering7% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,805
Earnings 5yr: $56,760
Debt: $22,852
Petroleum Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $99,276
Debt: $24,500
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $96,881
Debt: $18,750
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $77,473
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $72,577
Debt: $23,875
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $66,174
Debt: $17,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $60,414
Debt: $13,954
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $59,645
Debt: N/A
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $56,501
Debt: N/A
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $55,699
Debt: N/A
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $54,906
Debt: $17,750
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $51,609
Debt: N/A
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $49,830
Debt: N/A
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $48,134
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $47,718
Debt: $21,731
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Applied Mathematics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$12,723
In-State Tuition$9,236
Out-of-State Tuition$21,504
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

39%
Pell Grants
29%
Take Loans
60%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$50,020
+12% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$56,073

Completion Signals

40%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
61%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,285
Est. Monthly Payment
$133/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

39%
Men
61%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 39% men and 61% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
46%
Part-Time Share
25%
Avg Family Income
$49,704
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