The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin

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 records an enrollment of more than 3,500 students every year. UT Permian Basin offers courses through the following schools and colleges:

• College of Arts and Sciences
• School of Business
• School of Education

UT Permian Basin offers several undergraduate and graduate programs in the departments of biology, history, kinesiology, literature and languages, math and computer science, physical sciences, psychology, social sciences, and visual and performing arts.

The university supports more than 40 registered student clubs and organizations that are based on the diverse interests of the students. These include the Phi Theta Kappa History Club, Art Association, Black Student Organization, Student Film Club, Sigma Tau Delta, and Falcon Veterans Association.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in family and social work, liberal arts, mathematics, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Large number of students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 3,559 in 2007-2008 (2,797 full-time equivalent).

About 48% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 52% of the class.

Undergrads are 71% of enrolled students and graduate students are 29%.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 97% are full-time and 3% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: U.T. Permian Basin participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

U.T. Permian Basin provides on-campus housing for 555 of its 2,797 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 15 meals weekly.

Athletics

The school is in the Heartland Conference for major sports.

The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 4 male students received the aid (men were 57% of those receiving aid) and 3 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 43% of students receiving such aid) .

Admissions (2008-2009)

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