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The University of Texas Permian Basin

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Odessa, TX

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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

Admit rate95%
SAT range910–1130
ACT range17–23
Undergrads3,911
Yield (admits who enroll)48%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$23,886
4-year grad rate42%
Median earnings, 10yr out$56,073

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans29%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out60%

"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

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$60,805/yr

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

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,181
Typical room charge$6,510
Typical board charge$4,158

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

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

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.

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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