UT Permian Basin Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 94.89%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1020. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $9,607
- Out-of-State Tuition: $21,900
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at UT Permian Basin:
- Total Enrollment: 5,585, including 2,871 online students
- 4,218 Undergraduate, 1,367 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 39.5% men, 60.5% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 40%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 38%. A significant portion of students transfer to other institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 61%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 95 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 8 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 24 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's.
UT Permian Basin Overview
The University of Texas Permian Basin (UT Permian Basin) is a four-year, public school located in Odessa, TX. The University of Texas Permian Basin was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Master's College and University (larger programs)) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The UT Permian Basin's tuition & fees is $9,607 for Texas residents and $21,900 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 65% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $8,453.
The school has a total enrollment of 5,585 and the students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 (5.26%).
UT Permian Basin's acceptance rate is 94.89% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 43.97%. The median SAT score is 1020 and the ACT score is 22.
UT Permian Basin ranked 37th in Texas Colleges rankings. The University of Texas Permian Basin is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of The University of Texas Permian Basin is $9,607 for in-state students and $21,900 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $9,276 for in-state students and $19,116 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $9,992 for Texas residents and $22,331 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $12,459 for Texas residents and $25,644 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,607 | $21,900 |
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| Graduate | $9,276 | $19,116 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,992 | $22,331 |
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| Graduate | $12,459 | $25,644 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
The University of Texas Permian Basin offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at UT Permian Basin
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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