University of Texas of the Permian Basin: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2469 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #700 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #640 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #42 of 119 | In Texas |
| #664 of 3,336 | For Library and Information science |
| Top50% | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 95%
- Undergraduates
- 4,218
- Graduates
- 1,367
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.utpb.edu
University of Texas of the Permian Basin Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Texas of the Permian Basin has an acceptance rate of 95% and is among the 30% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 93% | 96% |
| Applicants | 1,565 | 709 | 856 |
| Admissions | 1,485 | 659 | 826 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 604 | 279 | 325 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 49 | 17 | 32 |
1,917 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,871 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
240 or 37%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 910
or below
75% of them
had 1130
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Texas of the Permian Basin are 910-1130 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
35 or 5%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Texas of the Permian Basin are 17-23 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 2723 (49%) |
|---|---|
| White | 1582 (28%) |
| Black or African American | 421 (8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 386 (7%) |
| Asian | 161 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 152 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 138 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $9,269
- Students receiving aid
- 98%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,578 | $6,597 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,578 | $6,597 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $18,846 | $16,437 |
| Fee in-district | $2,658 | $2,679 |
| Fee in-state | $2,658 | $2,679 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,658 | $2,679 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,100 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,316 |
| Room charge | $6,840 |
| Meal charge | $4,476 |
University of Texas of the Permian Basin majors
University of Texas of the Permian Basin has granted 890 bachelor's degrees across 37 programs and 406 master's across 22 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Texas of the Permian Basin.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 69 | 160 |
| Psychology, General | 116 | |
| Education, General | 86 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 76 | |
| Accounting | 52 | 13 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 35 | 15 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 37 | 6 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 27 | 15 |
| Criminology | 40 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 30 | 6 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 33 | |
| Communication, General | 31 | |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 30 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 29 | |
| Public Administration | 29 | |
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 24 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 17 | 6 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 22 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 20 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | 16 |
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | 19 | |
| Petroleum Engineering | 17 | |
| Finance, General | 14 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 14 | |
| Chemical Engineering | 12 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 5 | 7 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 11 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 11 | |
| History, General | 8 | 3 |
| Sociology, General | 11 | |
| Chemistry, General | 10 | |
| Financial Mathematics | 10 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 10 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 10 | |
| Social Work | 10 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 9 | |
| Experimental Psychology | 8 | |
| Research and Development Management | 8 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 7 | |
| Music, General | 6 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 6 | |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 6 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 5 | |
| Information Science & Studies | 5 | |
| Mathematics, General | 3 | 2 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 3 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 1 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 890 | 406 |
University of Texas of the Permian Basin has a graduation rate of 40%, which is among the 24% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 40% | 34% | 46% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Texas of the Permian Basin has published 2,598 scientific papers with 33,220 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Biology, Medicine, Political Science, Law, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Psychology, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 8 | 203 |
| 1994 | 13 | 205 |
| 1995 | 8 | 225 |
| 1996 | 20 | 235 |
| 1997 | 17 | 229 |
| 1998 | 23 | 224 |
| 1999 | 20 | 238 |
| 2000 | 16 | 272 |
| 2001 | 20 | 266 |
| 2002 | 17 | 263 |
| 2003 | 26 | 306 |
| 2004 | 20 | 322 |
| 2005 | 26 | 404 |
| 2006 | 37 | 429 |
| 2007 | 49 | 504 |
| 2008 | 229 | 634 |
| 2009 | 54 | 700 |
| 2010 | 52 | 688 |
| 2011 | 60 | 739 |
| 2012 | 75 | 968 |
| 2013 | 48 | 936 |
| 2014 | 261 | 1054 |
| 2015 | 54 | 1015 |
| 2016 | 78 | 1032 |
| 2017 | 99 | 1020 |
| 2018 | 139 | 1254 |
| 2019 | 95 | 1467 |
| 2020 | 146 | 1808 |
| 2021 | 141 | 2302 |
| 2022 | 206 | 2411 |
| 2023 | 177 | 2868 |
| 2024 | 142 | 2965 |
| 2025 | 124 | 2719 |
Notable alumni
-
Evan Gattis
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
James Evan Gattis is an American former professional baseball designated hitter and catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros. Gattis has also earned the nickname of El Oso Blanco or The White Bear, due to his raw power capabilities when playing for the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League. While with Atlanta, he played catcher and occasionally left field.
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Justin Anthony Knapp
- Enrolled in the University of Texas of the Permian Basin
- Studied in 2022-2022
- Occupations
- writerWiktionariandelivery driverbibliographerWikimedian
- Biography
-
Justin Anthony Knapp, known online as Koavf, is an American Wikipedia user who was the first person to contribute more than one million edits to Wikipedia. As of May 2025, Knapp has made over 2.1 million edits on the English Wikipedia. He was ranked No. 1 among the most active Wikipedia contributors of all time from April 18, 2012, to November 1, 2015, when he was surpassed by Steven Pruitt.
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Gloria Feldt
- Occupations
- women's rights activistlecturerwriter
- Biography
-
Gloria Feldt is an American author, speaker, commentator, and feminist activist who gained recognition as a social and political advocate of women's rights. In 2013, she and Amy Litzenberger founded Take the Lead, a nonprofit initiative with a goal to propel women to leadership parity by 2025. She is a former CEO and president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, directing the organization from 1996 to 2005.
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Ben Everson
- Occupations
- association football playerfutsal player
- Biography
-
Benjamin James Everson is an English footballer who plays for Dandenong City as a striker. He previously played for Norton & Stockton Ancients, Shildon, Guisborough Town, El Paso Patriots, Bradenton Academics, West Texas United Sockers, Tindastóll, Breiðablik, York City, Gateshead, AFC United and KA Akureyri.
General info
| Alternative names | UT Permian Basin |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1969 |
| Motto | Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis Education, the Guardian of Society |
| Colors | orange, cream |
| Academic calendar | September to May |
| Total FTE staff | 604 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 4901 E University Blvd Odessa, Texas, 79762-0001 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 114,000 |
| Phone | 4325522020 |