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University of Texas - Permian Basin

#29 in Best Value Colleges in Texas
  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Odessa, TX
  • 587 reviews
B-
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Academics
    B-
  2. Value
    B+
  3. Diversity
    A
  4. Campus
    B
  5. Athletics
    B
  6. Party Scene
    C+
  7. Professors
    B-
  8. Location
    C+
  9. Dorms
    A
  10. Campus Food
    B+
  11. Student Life
    B-
  12. Safety
    B
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About University of Texas - Permian Basin...
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (without football)
Athletic Conference
Lone Star Conference
Address
4901 E University
Odessa, TX 79762
Website
utpb.edu
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University of Texas - Permian Basin Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
81%
Application Deadline
—
SAT Range
850-1060
ACT Range
18-22
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
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Cost

Net Price
$9,109/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $4,219/ year
  • $30-48k
    $5,260/ year
  • $49-75k
    $7,743/ year
  • $76-110k
    $11,681/ year
  • $110k+
    $12,701/ year
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Academics

Professors
B-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
20:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
82%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.49 responses
70%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.50 responses
56%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.50 responses
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Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Business Administration and Management
    102 Graduates
  • Psychology
    97 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    58 Graduates
  • Petroleum Engineering
    50 Graduates
  • Nursing
    48 Graduates
  • Communications
    45 Graduates
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
    44 Graduates
  • Accounting
    36 Graduates
  • Human Development
    29 Graduates
  • Mechanical Engineering
    29 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
2,186Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
17%
Pell Grant
38%
Varsity Athletes
13%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 35 responses
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  • Busy
    43%
  • Vibrant and hard worker
    34%
  • Eager
    20%
  • I am an online student.
    3%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
—
Poll
42%
of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene.57 responses
Poll
47%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.64 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 42 responses
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  • Small and Reliable
    48%
  • Growing fast and gaining recognition
    38%
  • Dimand in the rough
    5%
  • Expansive
    2%
  • Growing too fast
    2%
  • Helpful, strong and prepared
    2%
  • Very unorganized.
    2%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$44,400/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
34%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
89%
National
83%
90%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.39 responses
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I did not think that I would love this school as much as I do. It is bigger than a 2 year school, but it is not too big that it is overwhelming. Rather than being in a class with 400 people, you are in much smaller classes and the professors really care to get to know you. There are so many resources available to the students that many of the students use on a regular basis. Housing, recreational, dining, and student activities are many of the things that make this school so great. Falcons up!
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I really like how my university is small yet diverse. This University is amazing for interacting and becoming close with people you may not have considered talking to you. We have students from all over the country, but even better, all over the world. The diversity is great for opening one's horizons and seeing different perspectives. The size is phenomenal for getting interpersonal interaction with professors and creating life-long friendships and relationships!
Academically, I’ve enjoyed my time here. The campus is fairly easy to navigate and is small, if that’s what you’re looking for. As for student life, there could definitely be more to offer and could see improvement in that area. Athletically wise, there’s a lot to look forward to for the future because athletics is fairly new to us. The surrounding area is alright, you’re in a decently sized city in Odessa and Midland is fairly close to which is a bit larger. My overalls experience at UTPB as been well and I look forward to see the turn around and improvements made to the university.