The University of Texas of the Permian Basin

Overview

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is a Comprehensive institution located in Odessa, TX, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 4901 East University Boulevard
Odessa, TX  79762-0001
United States

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management
Business/managerial Economics
Finance
Marketing/marketing Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences
Information Science/studies
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Chemical Engineering
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Industrial Technology
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Human Development And Family Studies
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Humanities
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Kinesiology And Exercise Science
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Geology/earth Science
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Criminology
Political Science And Government
Sociology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art
Music

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

940

Applied

768

Accepted

6,065

Enrolled

Female Admissions

468

Females Applied

375

Females Accepted

80%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

472

Males Applied

393

Males Accepted

83%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

40

Application Fee

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	August 26th	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	481
SAT Math	512	470	590
ACT Composite	20	18	22

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

5,662

In-state

6,812

Out-of-state

Fees

1,462

Full-time student fees

10,944

Room & board

7,200

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	Yes
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes

Financial Aid

17,965

Avg. Financial Aid Package

19,156

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

2,856

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,207

Avg. Loan Aid

2,398

Avg. Grant Aid

17,554

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

100%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

15%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

6,065

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

3%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	46.69%
Black or African American	5.28%
White or Caucasian	37.82%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.4%
Asian	2.77%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.16%
Two or more races	1.88%
Other	3.23%

Gender

Male (42.87%)

Female (57.13%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	19%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Falcon Palooza, The Big Party and Homecoming

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
The American Society for Mechanical Engineers, The Student Veteran Association, Marketing Experiences, The National Society for Leadership and Success and Students in Free Enterprise

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No	Division 2
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Football	No	Division 2
Golf		Division 2
Soccer		Division 2
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 2
Tennis		Division 2
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No	Division 2
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 1
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Swimming And Diving		Division 2
Tennis		Division 2
Volleyball		Division 2

Faculty

290

Total Faculty

27:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 116

Part-time - 174

Male - 138

Female - 152

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