The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (UTPB)

(Odessa, TX)

UTPB is dedicated to students and academic success. We are the top Texas public university for graduates who get jobs in Texas or go on to Texas graduate schools within a year of graduating. And we are the ONLY university in Texas recognized by US News & World Report and Newsweek for superior student achievement. If you are ready to join a school that produces the grads that Newsweek likes to call WINNERS, then come see us at UTPB.

UTPB provides bachelor's and master's degrees with nationally accredited programs in business, education, art and social work. Our on-line degree programs include criminal justice, kinesiology, and a master's in business administration.

We offer degrees in some of the fastest growing fields such as criminal justice, computer science, industrial technology and information systems.

Admissions

90.5%
of Applicants Admitted

SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile

1280–1590 SAT Total
440–550 SAT Reading
460–570 SAT Math
420–520 SAT Writing

18–23 ACT Composite
17–22 ACT English
18–24 ACT Math

TOEFL Required for intl students

Cost

$12,239
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board

In-State Tuition: $4,502
Out-of-State Tuition: $11,150
Room and Board: $6,827
Books & Supplies: $910

Will I Like It

3,080
number of undergraduates

Public
Setting: City
Religious Affiliation: No affiliation
61% Women

Academics

Applied Arts & Sciences, Child and Family Studies, Clinical Laboratory Science, Humanities, Industrial Technology, Information Systems, Kinesiology, Leadership Studies, Multidisciplinary Studies, and Pre-Engineering