University of Texas of the Permian Basin

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin has the Accounting Association. In fact, more students participate in the Accounting Association than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin include Biology Club, Student Government Association, Coalition of Organized Gaming and Psychology Club.

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students' favorite campus events are Welcome Week Grocery Bingo, Homecoming Pep Rally & Bonfire and Finals Care Late-Night Breakfast.

Does The University of Texas of the Permian Basin Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin.

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin offers housing for students. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students live off campus. In 2023, 15% of undergrads at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 85% of students lived off-campus or commuted to The University of Texas of the Permian Basin. There are 1,100 spots available in on-campus housing for all 4,640 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 500 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 20% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin Athletics

At The University of Texas of the Permian Basin there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin:

Is The University of Texas of the Permian Basin Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

UTPB offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Additionally, UTPB has Police Department on Campus.

Plan a Visit to The University of Texas of the Permian Basin

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit The University of Texas of the Permian Basin, take I-20 to Odessa, TX. If you need to fly, book your flight to Midland International Airport airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in Texas you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore The University of Texas of the Permian Basin's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

Keep Reading About The University of Texas of the Permian Basin

To learn more about The University of Texas of the Permian Basin, choose from the options below:

Overview

Admissions

Academics

Tuition & Aid

Join the conversation about about UTPB in the College Confidential forums.