The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX4901 E University, Odessa, TX 79762-0001
432-552-2020
The University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB) is a public university located in Odessa, Texas. It is one of the thirteen campuses of the University of Texas System. As of Fall 2014, the university had a total enrollment of 6,683 students. The university offers bachelor's and master's degrees in a variety of disciplines.
UTPB was established in 1973 as the Odessa Center of the University of Texas System. The university initially offered only upper-level courses leading to degrees from other UT System institutions. In 1982, the university began offering its own bachelor's degree programs. In 1986, the university's name was changed to the University of Texas at Odessa. In 1991, the university was authorized by the UT System Board of Regents to offer graduate programs. The university's name was changed to its current form in 1999.
UTPB is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award bachelor's and master's degrees. The university's athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division II Lone Star Conference.
The University of Texas Permian Basin is located in the city of Odessa, Texas. The university was established in 1973 and offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate degrees. The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. The university's athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division II Lone Star Conference.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 5530
Acceptance Rate: 87.90%
Type: Public, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://www.utpb.edu/
Financial Aid: https://www.utpb.edu/campus-life/financial-aid
Annual Costs
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $19644
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $24553
Return on Investment Rating
The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at The University of Texas Permian Basin is $75350.08. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.
We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at The University of Texas Permian Basin. For graduates of The University of Texas Permian Basin, we saw an average early-career income of $57100.00 and mid-career income of $95800.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.