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The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (UT Permian Basin)
- 4901 E University
- Odessa, TX 79762
- OPEID College Code: 00993000
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- General Phone: (432) 552-2020
- President: W. David Watts
- Website: www.utpb.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 3,559
- College Alias: UT Permian Basin

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Comprehensive
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 346 | 434 | 780 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 299 (86%) | 401 (92%) | 700 (90%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 138 (46%) | 180 (45%) | 318 (45%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 202 | 64% |
| ACT ® Exam | 146 | 46% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 450 | 530 |
| SAT ® Math | 450 | 540 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 18 | 22 |
| ACT ® English | 17 | 21 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 24 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 31% | 39% | 26% | 94% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,450 | $3,188 | $2,292 | $2,322 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 4.5% | 6.7% | 6.4% |
| Number in Default | 34 | 46 | 36 |
| Number in Repayment | 746 | 684 | 560 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,902 | $3,638 | $3,340 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $10,574 | $10,238 | $9,964 |
| Books and Supplies | $891 | $855 | $850 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,160 | $4,088 | $4,078 |
| Other Expenses | $2,540 | $2,468 | $2,463 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,565 | $4,496 | $4,486 |
| Other Expenses | $3,494 | $3,422 | $3,414 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,356 | $3,422 | $3,276 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $11,493 | $11,049 | $10,731 |
| Out of State | $18,165 | $17,649 | $17,355 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $12,852 | $12,411 | $12,090 |
| Out of State | $19,524 | $19,011 | $18,714 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $8,149 | $7,777 | $7,466 |
| Out of State | $14,821 | $14,377 | $14,090 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 3,559 Undergraduate: 2,754 Graduate: 805
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,356 Female: 2,203
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,076 Female: 1,678
- Graduate Gender Male: 280 Female: 525
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,151 Part-Time: 1,408
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,976 Part-Time: 778
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 175 Part-Time: 630
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 16 | 0.4% |
| American Indian | 32 | 0.9% |
| Black | 172 | 5% |
| Asian | 54 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1,325 | 37% |
| White | 1,920 | 54% |
| Unknown | 40 | 1% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 23 | 0.6% |
| Ages 18-19 | 615 | 17% |
| Ages 20-21 | 593 | 17% |
| Ages 22-24 | 735 | 21% |
| Ages 25-29 | 577 | 16% |
| Ages 30-34 | 361 | 10% |
| Ages 35-39 | 241 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 271 | 8% |
| Ages 50-65 | 140 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 3 | 0.08% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 383 | 293 | 90 |
| Faculty Status | 204 | 123 | 81 |
| Tenured Faculty | 54 | 54 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 31 | - | 31 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 198 | 117 | 81 |
| Primarily Instruction | 198 | 117 | 81 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 36 | 35 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 30 | 30 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 119 | 111 | 8 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 55 | 54 | 1 |
| Skilled Crafts | 13 | 13 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 21 | 19 | 2 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,259 (117) | $60,501 (62) | $55,732 (55) |
| Professor | $76,924 (18) | $77,030 (11) | $76,756 (7) |
| Associate Professor | $64,418 (32) | $64,404 (20) | $64,442 (12) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,621 (40) | $56,674 (22) | $54,335 (18) |
| Lecturer | $42,424 (27) | $40,978 (9) | $43,147 (18) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,259 (117) | $60,501 (62) | $55,732 (55) |
| Professor | $76,924 (18) | $77,030 (11) | $76,756 (7) |
| Associate Professor | $64,418 (32) | $64,404 (20) | $64,442 (12) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,621 (40) | $56,674 (22) | $54,335 (18) |
| Lecturer | $42,424 (27) | $40,978 (9) | $43,147 (18) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $479,694 | $252,129 | $227,565 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 53% | 47% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 216 | 121 | 95 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 215 | 121 | 94 |
| Baseball | 34 | 34 | - |
| Basketball | 44 | 28 | 16 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 18 | 7 | 11 |
| Soccer | 53 | 31 | 22 |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Swimming | 35 | 21 | 14 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $14,971 | $9,737 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $5,450 | $3,550 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 25 | 12 | 13 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Swimming | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 62%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 34% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 28% |
| Female | 38% |
| By Race | |
| Black | - |
| Asian | 67% |
| Hispanic | 36% |
| White | 33% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 22% |
| 5 Years | 28% |
| 6 Years | 34% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 4 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 6 | 8 |
| Liquor Related | 72 | 50 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 3 | - |
| Drug Related | 3 | 4 |
| Liquor Related | 22 | 28 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 4 | 2 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 4 | 2 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
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