The University of Texas Permian Basin
UT Permian Basin
Odessa, Texas 79762-0001
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — excellent value
The University of Texas Permian Basin is a public institution in Odessa with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1031, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 4.1K undergraduates with a 20:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
43% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $56,073 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $9,144.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •In 1991 the university began accepting freshmen and sophomore applicants, and in 2000, the J.
- •It would also be the first university-based research reactor to be built in the US in roughly a decade, and one of the few HTGR type reactors in the world.
- •In late November in 2016 the city of Odessa granted site permission.
- •That was the first step in official authorization.
- •On April 17, 2008, the university broke ground on a new Science and Technology Complex.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1031
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
70.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
27.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,285
Programs (55)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
61%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
31
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from TX state average + city premium