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The University of Texas of the Permian Basin

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Rating

Public

Type

8,165

Students

$5,707

Tuition

88%

Acceptance

#1754

Ranking

Midsize City

Campus Setting

Odessa, TX

4901 E University, Odessa, TX 79762-0001

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is a mid-sized public institution located in Odessa, TX ranked 94th in Texas. It has a total of 6,046 full-time undergraduate students and is not competitive, accepting just above seven out of every eight applicants. The University of Texas of the Permian Basin offers 52 different majors and is best known for its Petroleum Engineering program, which is ranked 20th in America. With an annual tuition of $4,867 for in-state students and $5,707 for those from out-of-state, The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is quite affordable. 40.57% of students graduate beginning the next stage of their lives, working. After graduation, alumni go on to bring home approximately $46,100 per year, which is 11% above the national median.
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Cost

$7,506
Above Average

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin

$7,506

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$21,982

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$16,592

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

88%Acceptance
Not Very Selective

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin

88%

National

69%
Sat

940 - 1133

80% of students submit

Admissions Yield

43%

ACT

17 - 22

31% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$40

Students

6,046Undergrads
Medium Student Population

Full-Time

95%

Part-Time

5%
Male

41%

In-state

83%

Female

59%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

30%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
16% Business Administration and Management, General12% Psychology, General6% Accounting66% Others

16% Business Administration and Management, General

12% Psychology, General

6% Accounting

66% Others

Business Administration and Management, General

16%

205 Graduates

Psychology, General

12%

150 Graduates

Accounting

6%

77 Graduates

Special Education and Teaching, General

6%

74 Graduates

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

6%

71 Graduates

Educational Leadership and Administration, General

5%

59 Graduates

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

4%

55 Graduates

Petroleum Engineering

4%

51 Graduates

Communication, General

4%

49 Graduates

Academics

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Professors
StudentsProfessors19:119:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

19

Number of Library Books

207,582

Academic Spend per Student

$7,177

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

67%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$40,700/Year

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin

$40,700

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$40,700

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$46,100

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

40%