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The University of Texas of the Permian Basin

Odessa, Texas

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The University of Texas of the Permian Basin

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About The University of Texas of the Permian Basin

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (UTPB) is a public university located in Odessa, Texas. It was authorized by the Texas Legislature in 1969 and founded in 1973. Its official Spring 2016 enrollment was a record high 6,050, a 15% increase in headcount since the previous year. UTPB is now home to over 7,000 students and 250 teaching faculty. The university is enjoying rapid growth as a result of the oil boom occurring in the Permian Basin.

Location

Located in Odessa, Texas.

4901 E University, Odessa, TX, 79762-0001, Ector County

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin Rankings

Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.

2024 Best Colleges in America

#1403 of 6828

2024 Best Colleges in Texas

#56 of 426

2024 Best Public Colleges in Texas

#28 of 115

Most Popular Majors

The most popular major at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is Business Management followed by Education, Psychology, Engineering and Medical.

Graduation Rate

Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from The University of Texas of the Permian Basin within four or six years.

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