The University of Texas Permian Basin
PublicOdessa, TX
The University of Texas Permian Basin, in Odessa, TX, is a public mid-sized school, enrolling around 3,911 students. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 95% of applicants. Its highest-earning reported major is Communication and Media Studies (Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs), where graduates report median earnings of $60,805/year four years out. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $12,268 more per year in tuition and fees (2.3x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is The University of Texas Permian Basin's acceptance rate?
The University of Texas Permian Basin in Odessa, TX admits approximately 95% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for The University of Texas Permian Basin?
Admitted students at The University of Texas Permian Basin typically score between 910–1130 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for The University of Texas Permian Basin?
Admitted students at The University of Texas Permian Basin typically score between 17–23 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does The University of Texas Permian Basin cost?
The University of Texas Permian Basin's total cost of attendance is reported at $23,886 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
What is out-of-state tuition at The University of Texas Permian Basin?
For 2024-25, The University of Texas Permian Basin's published tuition and required fees were $21,504 for out-of-state students and $9,236 for in-state students -- $12,268 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does The University of Texas Permian Basin require students to live on campus?
No -- The University of Texas Permian Basin doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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