Founded in 1969, The University of Texas Permian Basin is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Odessa (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Texas. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, The University of Texas Permian Basin (UT Permian Basin) is a small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. The University of Texas Permian Basin (UT Permian Basin) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 56-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UT Permian Basin also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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Name | The University of Texas Permian Basin |
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Acronym | UT Permian Basin |
Founded | 1969 |
Motto | Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis Education, the Guardian of Society |
Colours | Orange and cream |
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Address | 4901 E University Odessa 79762-0001 Texas United States |
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The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of The University of Texas Permian Basin is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify The University of Texas Permian Basin's academic range and degree level offering.
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This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of The University of Texas Permian Basin categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at The University of Texas Permian Basin.
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7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro) | 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) |
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20,000-24,999 US$ (18,225-22,780 Euro) | 12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro) |
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Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.
This institution admits men and women (coeducational).
This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.
This institution acceptance rate range is 60-69% making it a moderately selective higher education institution.
This institution is a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI) and, historically, has a special focus on promoting education and research among the above specific US ethnic group.
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International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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This institution has a student enrollment range from 5,000 to 5,999, making it a small-sized institution.
This institution's academic staff ranges from 300 to 399 members.
This institution is a public higher education institution.
This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.
This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.
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The University of Texas Permian Basin's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 223,762 physical volumes, 1,788 physical media, 675,424 digital/electronic media and 235 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 15 full-time employees, including 6 librarians. The University of Texas Permian Basin's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.
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In particular, the University of Texas Permian Basin provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,181 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.
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In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.Yes
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The University of Texas Permian Basin is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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