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The University of Texas of the Permian Basin, also known as UT Permian Basin or UTPB, is a state university situated in Odessa, Texas, United States. It was established in 1973. The university offers several undergraduate and graduate programs in diverse areas of study. The university is organized into the following academic schools and colleges:
UTPB’s athletics department supports several men’s and women’s sports teams. The college became a NAIA member after participating in the Red River Athletic Conference in 1995. UTPB's sports teams also compete in the Heartland Conference of the NCAA Division II. Their sports teams are nicknamed the Falcons. The Falcons participate in sports such as basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, swimming, volleyball, and others.
U.T. Permian Basin is located in a small city, in Odessa, TX. 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 mathematics, family and social work, nutrition and exercise therapy, 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 420 to 520 in 2007-2008. A quarter of students admitted in 2007-2008 scored 550 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 3,559 students (2,797 full-time equivalent).
U.T. Permian Basin does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Heartland Conference competitions.
Tuition is fairly low at U.T. Permian Basin.
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
http://www.utpb.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 141 | English, history, humanities, Spanish language, interdisciplinary studies, sociology, political science |
| Business and Management | 127 | business management, accounting, finance, marketing, managerial economics |
| Family and Social Work | 72 | family studies, social work, public administration |
| Therapy and Counseling | 58 | psychology, clinical psychology, experimental psychology |
| Education and Teaching | 57 | educational administration, school counseling, reading teaching, special ed, early childhood education, teacher ed, multilingual education |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 39 | criminology, criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration |
| Science | 31 | biology, chemistry, geology, biological and physical sciences |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 28 | health and physical education, athletic trainer |
| Media | 18 | communication studies |
| Mathematics | 12 | mathematics |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 10 | computer and info science, information science |
| Art Studies | 8 | art studies |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 3 | environmental science |
| Engineering Technician | 2 | industrial tech |
Number of programs and degrees for U.T. Permian Basin in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 494 | 30 |
| Master's degree | 112 | 20 |
In 2007-2008, U.T. Permian Basin had a total enrollment of 3,559 students (2,797 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 71% |
| Graduate | 29% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 35% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 96% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
U.T. Permian Basin offers campus housing for 555 of its 2,797 (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 offers students a meal plan with 15 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 617 | 603 | 98% | 307 | 51% |
| Men | 282 | 273 | 97% | 146 | 53% |
| Women | 335 | 330 | 99% | 161 | 49% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 22 |
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 | 65% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 48% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,262 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,006 |
| Room and board | $ 4,192 |
| Room charge | $ 3,430 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,142 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,570 |
Financial Aid:
U.T. Permian Basin participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 993000)
U.T. Permian Basin has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 11 | $79,687 | 7 | $79,613 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 18 | $66,724 | 13 | $65,985 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 21 | $59,736 | 17 | $53,971 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 9 | $43,786 | 20 | $44,452 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 59 | $63,155 | 57 | $56,520 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Heartland Conference |
| Baseball | Heartland Conference |
| Track | Heartland Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| Baseball | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| All Other Sports | 3 | 3 | 6 |
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
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Technology/Technician
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
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
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
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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 family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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