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Odessa College (OC)
- 201 W University
- Odessa, TX 79764
- OPEID College Code: 00359600
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- General Phone: (432) 335-6400
- President: Gregory D. Williams
- Website: www.odessa.edu

- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 4,580
- College Alias: OC

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - OC Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Medium Two-Year
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.odessa.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: OC Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 75%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 5% | 46% | 13% | 35% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,209 | $2,980 | $647 | $1,317 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 4.8% | 1.2% | 6.6% |
| Number in Default | 6 | 1 | 6 |
| Number in Repayment | 125 | 81 | 90 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $1,632 | $1,632 | $1,392 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $2,292 | $2,292 | $1,812 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,260 | $1,260 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $3,600 | $5,800 | $5,620 |
| Other Expenses | $1,894 | $1,820 | $1,767 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,752 | $4,565 | $4,432 |
| Other Expenses | $2,139 | $2,055 | $1,995 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,139 | $2,055 | $1,995 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $8,386 | $10,512 | $9,779 |
| Out of State | $9,046 | $11,172 | $10,199 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $9,783 | $9,512 | $8,819 |
| Out of State | $10,443 | $10,172 | $9,239 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $5,031 | $4,947 | $4,387 |
| Out of State | $5,691 | $5,607 | $4,807 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 4,580 Undergraduate: 4,580
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,675 Female: 2,905
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,675 Female: 2,905
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,367 Part-Time: 3,213
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,367 Part-Time: 3,213
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 8 | 0.2% |
| American Indian | 32 | 0.7% |
| Black | 178 | 4% |
| Asian | 37 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic | 2,218 | 48% |
| White | 2,107 | 46% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 555 | 12% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,009 | 22% |
| Ages 20-21 | 859 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 622 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 613 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 341 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 225 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 254 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 97 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 5 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 532 | 342 | 190 |
| Faculty Status | 245 | 118 | 127 |
| Tenured Faculty | 15 | 15 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 245 | 118 | 127 |
| Primarily Instruction | 245 | 118 | 127 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 52 | 52 | - |
| Other Professionals | 89 | 72 | 17 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 146 | 100 | 46 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 77 | 61 | 16 |
| Skilled Crafts | 10 | 8 | 2 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 38 | 30 | 8 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $46,703 (99) | $49,053 (44) | $44,823 (55) |
| Professor | $56,768 (16) | $58,430 (10) | $53,997 (6) |
| Associate Professor | $47,737 (21) | $48,587 (12) | $46,602 (9) |
| Assistant Professor | $45,417 (24) | $46,534 (12) | $44,300 (12) |
| Instructor | $42,706 (38) | $43,258 (10) | $42,509 (28) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $57,987 (19) | $59,480 (6) | $57,299 (13) |
| Professor | $61,292 (1) | $61,292 (1) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $60,830 (10) | $58,558 (3) | $61,804 (7) |
| Assistant Professor | $57,405 (4) | $59,957 (2) | $54,854 (2) |
| Instructor | $50,637 (4) | - (-) | $50,637 (4) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $46,822 (118) | $49,007 (50) | $45,216 (68) |
| Professor | $56,378 (17) | $57,677 (11) | $53,997 (6) |
| Associate Professor | $48,393 (31) | $48,452 (15) | $48,337 (16) |
| Assistant Professor | $45,639 (28) | $46,894 (14) | $44,383 (14) |
| Instructor | $42,584 (42) | $43,258 (10) | $42,374 (32) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $525,617 | $289,025 | $236,592 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 55% | 45% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 165 | 112 | 53 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 163 | 112 | 51 |
| Baseball | 47 | 47 | - |
| Basketball | 32 | 17 | 15 |
| Golf | 14 | 14 | - |
| Softball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Cross Country | 19 | 9 | 10 |
| Rodeo | 37 | 25 | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $21,497 | $18,530 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $6,279 | $10,088 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 13 | 7 | 6 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Cross Country | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Rodeo | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 54%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 36%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 11% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 10% |
| Female | 11% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 3% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| White | 12% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | - |
| Liquor Related | - | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | - |
| Liquor Related | - | 2 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 10 | 3 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 10 | 2 |
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