The University of Texas of the Permian Basin

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is a public, state school in an urban setting in Odessa, Texas. UTPB was founded in 1969 and now enrolls around 5,530 students a year, including 4,754 undergrads. UTPB provides housing for students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at UTPB! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of UTPB's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? UTPB students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Excited for Greek life? UTPB has fraternities, but doesn't have sororities.

Planning to play sports? UTPB has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at UTPB on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at UTPB on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The final application deadline for Fall 2022 is July 15. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should receive admissions decisions by September 1.

2021 UTPB Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	88%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	69%

Is UTPB a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at to get a clearer idea of what UTPB offers and if it might be a good choice for you.

UTPB Acceptance Rate 2021

It is moderately difficult to get into UTPB. Around 88% of applicants get into UTPB each year. Out of 1,389 applications received in 2021, 1,221 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at UTPB

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at UTPB, around 68% come back the next year. Around 40% of students who started at UTPB earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for UTPB Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. Within six months of graduating, 74% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Recent UTPB grads have an average starting salary of $57,193 a year. The average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year, though these numbers vary widely by major.

UTPB's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $42.2 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $4,958 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at UTPB

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. UTPB meets 46.3% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $12,969 a year.

Students in the class of 2021 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $21,188 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at UTPB. Based on this information, how does UTPB sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is UTPB a good school for you?

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Where is The University of Texas of the Permian Basin Located?

UTPB is located in the urban setting of Odessa, Texas.

If you want to see UTPB for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 20 to Odessa, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Midland International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what UTPB and Odessa are like without leaving home.

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