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U.T. Permian Basin is located in a small city, in Odessa, Texas. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at U.T. Permian Basin top out at the Master's degree.
Students at the school often study science, mathematics, art studies, family and social work, and liberal arts.
The admissions department at U.T. Permian Basin does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 430 to 560 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 560 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 3,406 students (2,594 full-time equivalent).
Students sports include formal participation in Red River Athletic Conference competitions.
Tuition is fairly low at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin
4901 E University
Odessa, TX 79762-0001
General Phone: (432) 552-2020
Admissions Phone: (866) 552-8872
Financial Aid Phone: (432) 552-2620
http://www.utpb.edu
U.T. Permian Basin awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 166 | history, English, Spanish language, humanities, sociology, political science, interdisciplinary studies, speech and rhetoric |
| Business And Management | 90 | business management, accounting, finance, marketing, managerial economics |
| Education And Teaching | 78 | educational administration, school counseling, reading teaching, teacher ed, multilingual education, special ed, early childhood education |
| Science | 52 | biology, geology, chemistry, biological and physical sciences |
| Family And Social Work | 44 | family studies, public administration, social work |
| Therapy And Counseling | 43 | psychology, clinical psychology, experimental psychology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 21 | criminology, criminal justice and administration |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 21 | computer and info science, information science |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 21 | health and physical education |
| Art Studies | 18 | art studies |
| Media | 16 | communication studies, journalism |
| Mathematics | 10 | mathematics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for U.T. Permian Basin in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 452 | 29 |
| Master's degree | 129 | 19 |
In 2005, U.T. Permian Basin had a total enrollment of 3,406 students (2,594 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 71% |
| Graduate | 29% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 62% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 31% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 95% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| New Mexico | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 67 % |
U.T. Permian Basin offers campus housing for 464 of its 2,594 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Odessa, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 547 | 520 | 95% | 264 | 51% |
| Men | 232 | 221 | 95% | 126 | 57% |
| Women | 315 | 299 | 95% | 138 | 46% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 73% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 27% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (866) 552-8872
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,340 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,964 |
| Room and board | $ 4,078 |
| Room charge | $ 2,270 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,680 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,463 |
Financial Aid:
U.T. Permian Basin participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 993000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (432) 552-2620
U.T. Permian Basin has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 30 | 12 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 27 | 13 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 16 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 10 | $74,894 | 6 | $64,253 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 20 | $56,229 | 8 | $57,709 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 27 | $52,956 | 13 | $58,737 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 8 | $41,998 | 14 | $33,395 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 65 | $55,989 | 41 | $50,690 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Red River Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Red River Athletic Conference |
| Track | Red River Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 32 | 40 | 72 |
| Basketball | 15 | 8 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 17 | 32 | 49 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Reading Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Public Administration
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Experimental Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets U.T. Permian Basin Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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