About The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
Founded in 1969, The University of Texas of the Permian Basin. is a Public college. Located in Texas, which is a city setting in Texas, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 5,755 full time undergraduate students, and 918 full time graduate students.
The The University of Texas of the Permian Basin Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 20:1. There are 139 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
81%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
0
SAT Range
850-1060
ACT Range
18-22
Admissions at UTPB are considered Less Selective, with ,10% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 37 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
90% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 55% were in the top quarter, and 25% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin.
10%
“We”re apathetic”
38%
“We know about current events and vote”
52%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
15%
“We save it for the classroom”
20%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
15%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
10%
“I only go out in groups”
30%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
60%
“I feel extremely safe”
17%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
28%
“We bought the gear”
56%
“We live for the big game”
20%
“It”s not really our thing”
15%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
55%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
10%
“We”re a very artistic group”
5%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
50%
“They keep regular office hours”
45%
“They”re always available”
30%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
60%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
10%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
25%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
60%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
15%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
30%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
70%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
10%
“We”re apathetic”
38%
“We know about current events and vote”
52%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
15%
“We save it for the classroom”
20%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
15%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
10%
“I only go out in groups”
30%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
60%
“I feel extremely safe”
17%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
28%
“We bought the gear”
56%
“We live for the big game”
20%
“It”s not really our thing”
15%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
55%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
10%
“We”re a very artistic group”
5%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
50%
“They keep regular office hours”
45%
“They”re always available”
30%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
60%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
10%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
34 Students rated on-campus housing 4 stars. 26 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
26 Students rated off-campus housing 3.4 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
35 Students rated campus food 3.3 stars. 11 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
38 Students rated campus facilities 4.1 stars. 34 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
38 Students rated class size 4.4 stars. 53 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
38 Students rated school activities 3.8 stars. 26 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
37 Students rated local services 3.8 stars. 30 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
37 Students rated academics 4 stars. 32 % gave the school a 5.0.
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of The University of Texas of the Permian Basin?
21 Students rated The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
amayah
I think the university of texas of the Permian basin is an excellent option for students. With their willingness to aid students in there success, it makes for a comfortable campus. Since beginning here all of the staff have been of major help as I continue my courses
Kolby
Its a great school that tries to have something for everyone. Its a great school that tries to have something for everyone. Its a great school that tries to have something for everyone. Its a great school that tries to have something for everyone. Its a great school that tries to have something for everyone. Its a great school that tries to have something for everyone. Its a great school that tries to have something for everyone.
Cassidy
I think it is a great community. It is a smaller university but I think that only adds to the appeal of the campus. The class ratios are about 18:1 depending on the class and you are able to make personal connections fairly easy with the professors. Overall a great school for a good price.
Alexus
I think that sports wise, a new coaching staff for the women's basketball team and the football team should definitely be considered. Academically, there are a lot of professors who are not American. This has created some language barriers and they have very thick accents, making it hard to understand them. Other than that, they are very willing to work with you on anything you are having difficulty with; whether it is understanding them or understanding the content of the class. There is a student success center full of free tutors who are very helpful. Campus life is pretty fun, especially around finals time/ end of the year.
Paola
I feel very comfortable in this school because it is actually what I was looking for since the beginning. Therefore, all I can say is that is a really good university where students still have a long way when it comes to getting involved in campus activities but we still have a great community that makes everyone feel safe.
Nicole
UTPB is an old, outdated college campus with lame facilities. Tuition is increasing, in part to fund new facilities, but the current students won't enjoy those benefits, even though we're paying for it. The biology labs are ghetto and unsanitary with dirty surfaces.
Jacquelyn
UTPB has a great and friendly environment, I feel safe walking on campus late at night. The lessons taught by professors are very in depth and detailed. Memorization, learning, and understanding are key parts of knowledge in the classroom during a lecture. There are a lot of activities going on on campus to encourage and motivate students to be more outgoing and socialize. They provide services for students like Title IX, financial aid, scholarship, etc.
casandra
i think the permian base is a good school with plenty of opportunities to become a better person and a better student. there are a bunch of fun activities and the school is located in a good community filled with wonderful people.i love how the class sizes are normal and not to much and not to little that makes it the best part so i can learn better.
Edward
It's a good small college in the middle of west Texas with nothing to do on the weekends. If you like small classes and teachers that help its a great school. Probably won't find your future wife or husband here. Most student go home on the weekends and the cafeteria is terrible and has terrible hours. If you live on campus you have to basically be able to cook your own food our you are eating out every night. They added football and its still growing but still needs more growth. Cost of the school is very cheap!
Fatima
This school is great! If you are looking for a Christian community, there always off- campus events happening every night. Also, the class size are very small which make it easier to have a better communication with your professor. In addition, it a small school, which you can build lasting friendships. However, the school cafeteria is not good at all. So you will end up spending money to go out eat.
Mireya
I was a dual credit student here and did not like it. Their websites were difficult to navigate. I hardly ever heard from my professors and they weren't very good about giving feedback even when I requested it. There wasn't much teaching/learning going on in the class.
Jesus
Overall, its a good college. The teachers, for the most part, are available all the time, staff is incredibly friendly, and they strive for your success. There many groups and extra curricular activities to partake in. The town is small, so it does not offer many opportunities to get distracted from your school work. People here are also very friendly, and it was easy to transition, people wise anyways.
Jarie
My overall opinion of the University of Texas of the Permian Basin is that it is above average, but not by a significant amount. The instructors are excellent for they are engaging, encouragfe you to learn, remeber your name, and treat you with respect if you do your work. However, it is still a college so the financial staff may try to trick you for more money by not telling you all the information available about how to graduate and 'special' rules to certain scholarships. Therefore it is vital to be independent for your adviser will most likely not 'adviser' you at all depending on who is assigned to you.
Cesar
It's a great school to attend. It might not be perfect, but it sure is almost there. With a great atmosphere, and different sites all around you to visit or explore, it's no wonder UTPB has as many students as it does. It might seem like it's in the middle of nowhere, but I would consider it an oasis in the desert.
John
I applied for one of their online graduate degree programs.
Their admissions staff is completely incompetent. They couldn't (or worse wouldn't) answer simple questions by email about the status of my application, so how am I supposed to trust their online instruction?
I ended up just paying an extra application fee to University of Texas Rio Grande instead. Got accepted, and everything is wonderful. I'm fortunate not to have wasted any more money on Permian Basin. It's a 3rd-rate institution.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is 81%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
The student and the parents need to go to the campus to check it out. They need to ask questions and search the school's website in order to learn about them as much as they can. THe student will have to trust how he feel when he see the campus and make the decision that is best for them.
What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?
One of the drawbacks to our school is that we don't have the greek system. Which makes it harder to get out and meet new people. I think the greek system would help everyone socialize more. Since we don't lack this, there tends to be lot of drama around campus within our various sports teams.
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I love the fact that my classes are considered small to most 4 year universities. I feel like I have a better one on one relationship with each of my professors
My classmates are very down to earth.Alot of them are from West Texas which is a barren wasteland of desert and mesquite.They grew up much the same as i did and i can get along well with almost everyone. They are hard working just as i am and the study groups with them allow me to gain friends as well as learning the material greatly.
I think UTPB is a school more for a student who is ready to get to get serious and work hard to achieve what they plan to acomplish. Although the teachers and the expectations of the school might not be as laid back as some other schools in texas it can also be a really fun friendly school. If one wanted to have the absolute best colllege exerience they could have UTPB would be thier right choice. there isnt a college anyone could find better then UTPB.
What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?
I wish I had known how important it was to ALWAYS be on time. Many of the professors take promptness and attendance into account when they are grading. In addition, it is exceedingly difficult to succeed in many of the classes when you miss any portion of the lecture. I also wish I had known that what I called 'studying' in high school is worthless for college. College requires a high degree of dedication and often, the students have to completely learn a new means of studying.
Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.
UTPB is a very high expectation school. The classes are very challenging and the teacher?s main goal is to see that students do well. I love that there is a small number of students at UTPB as well this allows for more individual attention then a student would receive at a bigger college. Originally I had planned to transfer to the university of Texas in Austin but having had such a great time my first semester here at UTPB I have decided to stay. I don?t think I would have liked any other school as much.
The professors are always willing to help the students. New students shouldn't be intimidated by the professors. They typically love to answer questions that range from from sheer curiosity to homework related. If you have any problem, even if it is personal, the professors will help you work through it.
What's the most frustrating thing about your school?
The administrative is very unorganized, coming in as a freshman I was giving the run around, no one really knew what was going on. Accepting the student loan was very difficult.
I've only been taking class here for a few weeks, and I love it! The online courses are challenging but fulfilling (I'm doing the Finish@UT accelerated Humanities program), the professors are knowledgeable, and everything is great.
One of the best things our school is known for is the dorms. Their style is completely different from those in the surronding area, being apartment-like. Each person has their own room, with a shared bathroom, as well as a full kitchen and living room. Another thing our school is known for is the job acceptance rate after you graduate. We have one of the highest percentage of people who graduate and earn a job after they recieve their degree.
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
93% of students attending The University of Texas of the Permian Basin receive some sort of financial aid.
38% were awarded federal grants.27%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.