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Colleges / University of Texas of the Permian Basin

University of Texas of the Permian Basin

Odessa, TX 2-Year Grad Public
Acceptance Rate65%
Acceptance Rate65%

About UTPB

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is a public, state institution in the city of Odessa, Texas. UTPB was founded in 1973. The college currently enrolls around 8,171 students a year, including 6,886 undergraduates.

2022 Acceptance Rate for The University of Texas of the Permian Basin

It is not difficult to get into UTPB. Around 65% of applicants get into UTPB each year. In 2022, 1,211 students applied to UTPB and 783 were admitted.

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 65%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.3
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 13%

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The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is locatedin the city of Odessa, Texas,.

If you are interested in seeing UTPB for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take I-20 to Odessa, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Midland International Airport.

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College Info

4901 East University Boulevard Odessa, TX 79762

Campus Setting: Urban

UTPB Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Aug 23

Transfer Applications are Due

Not available

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to UTPB is Aug 23.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

UTPB ACT Scores

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ACT Range

17 - 23

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

ACT Score

Estimated Chance

23 and Above

Good

17 to 23

Avg

17 and Less

Low

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ACT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median ACT score of an admitted student to UTPB is 20. Students with an ACT score of 23 and above have a good chance of getting into UTPB. Students with an ACT score that falls between 17 and 23 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 17 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.

UTPB SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

930 - 1150

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Math SAT Range

450 - 570

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Reading SAT Range

480 - 580

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1150 and Above

Good

930 to 1150

Avg

930 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for UTPB students is 1044. Applicants with SAT scores of 1150 and above have a good chance of being admitted to UTPB, while applicants with SAT scores between 930 to 1150 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 930 have a low chance of being offered a spot at UTPB.

UTPB Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$22,640

In State

$34,910

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$6,692
$18,962
Fees
$2,752
$2,752
Housing
$11,512
$11,512
Books
$1,684
$1,684

Student Life

Wondering what life at UTPB is like? There are approximately 5,534 students enrolled at UTPB, including 4,249 undergraduate students and 1,285 graduate students. 107% percent of students attend school full-time, 94% percent are from TX and 6% percent of students are from other states.

107%

Full Time

55%

Part Time

94%

In State

6%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

5,534

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

65%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$9,444

Out-of-State

$21,714

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Aug 23
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