The University of Texas Permian Basin
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. graduation rate is below 40%; freshman retention is below 65%. a public school with 3,911 students.
About This School
The University of Texas Permian Basin is a public institution located in Odessa, Texas with approximately 3,911 undergraduate students enrolled. The University of Texas Permian Basin has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 95%. The average net price after financial aid is $12,723 per year. The graduation rate is 40%, and the typical graduate earns $52,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at $9,144/year average net price and only $12,285 in median debt at graduation, this is one of the most affordable paths to a UT-system degree you'll find. However, the 43% graduation rate and 61% freshman retention rate are real warning signs — fewer than half of students who start here finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. If you're cost-conscious, disciplined about finishing, and want to stay in West Texas where the $52,300 median earnings align well with the regional economy, this can work — but come in with a clear plan.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 30% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,911 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
The University of Texas Permian Basin
4901 E University Blvd
Odessa, TX 79762-0001
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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