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Accreditations and Rankings
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Accreditations
The University of Texas Permian Basin is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate and masters degrees. If you have any questions about UT Permian Basin’s accreditation, contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 300333-4097 or call 404-679-4500.
Programs throughout the University have been accredited by specialized accrediting organizations-
College of Arts and Sciences
- Music – National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
- Visual Arts – National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
College of Business
- Business Administration – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
College of Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering – Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
- Petroleum Engineering – Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
College of Education
- Educator Certification – The Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
- Texas Education Agency – Accountability System for Educator Preparation (TEA)
College of Health Sciences and Human Performance
- Social Work – Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
- Nursing – Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Rankings
- Ranked in the top 30 by U.S. News & World Report for Social Mobility- 2020
- Ranked in the top 50 for Top Public Schools by U.S. News & World Report- 2020
- Ranked #1 by U.S. News & World Report for Highest Paid Petroleum Engineering graduates- 2020
- Ranked #3 for fastest growing colleges for Master’s Degrees in the Nation by the Chronicle of Higher Education- 2019
- Ranked in top 40 for Best Bang-for-your-buck colleges in the nation by Washington Monthly- 2019
- UT Permian Basin College of Engineering ranked #1 by Best Value Schools for Best Engineering Schools in Texas-2021
- Ranked in the top 10 for top accredited online Universities in the Nation by Study.com- 2020
- Ranked in the top 10 for best online MBA schools in the nation by geteducated.com- 2020
- Ranked # 5 for Best Colleges in Texas by Salary- 2021
- Ranked in the top 15 for Best Colleges in Texas by greatcollegedeals.net- 2020
The University of Texas Permian Basin
| country rank | 1027 |
| world rank | 2737 |
University Overview
Founded in 1969, The University of Texas Permian Basin is a non-profit public state 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 medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 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 degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 51 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this US higher education organization a least 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.
University Identity
| Name | The University of Texas Permian Basin |
|---|---|
| Acronym | UT Permian Basin |
| Founded | 1969 |
| Motto | Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis Education, the Guardian of Society |
| Colours | Orange and cream |
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University Location
| Address | 4901 E University Odessa 79762-0001 Texas United States |
|---|---|
| Tel | +1 (432) 552 2020 |
| Fax | +1 (432) 552 3605 |
Study Areas and Degree Levels
| Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts & Humanities | ||||
| Business & Social Sciences | ||||
| Language & Cultural | ||||
| Medicine & Health | ||||
| Engineering | ||||
| Science & Technology |
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Important: please contact or visit the official website of The University of Texas Permian Basin for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.
Yearly Tuition Range
| Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |
|---|---|---|
| Local students | 5,000-7,500 US$ (3,700-5,500 Euro) | 5,000-7,500 US$ (3,700-5,500 Euro) |
| International students | 5,000-7,500 US$ (3,700-5,500 Euro) | 5,000-7,500 US$ (3,700-5,500 Euro) |
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Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate The University of Texas Permian Basin‘s office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.
University Admissions
| Gender | Men and Women (coed) |
|---|---|
| Minority Serving | Hispanic-serving Institution |
| International Students | Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
| Selection Type | Yes, based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic record and grades |
| New Admission Requirements | – Secondary school GPA is required – Secondary school rank is required – Secondary school record is required – Completion of college-preparatory program is required – Recommendations are neither required nor recommended – Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended – Admission test scores are required – Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required – Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) are neither required nor recommended |
| Admission Rate | 90-100% |
| Admission Office | 4901 East University Boulevard Odessa 79762 (432) 552 2605 866 552 8872 |
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Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the The University of Texas Permian Basin‘s Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.
Size and Profile
| Student Enrollment | 9,000-9,999 |
|---|---|
| Academic Staff | 200-299 |
| Control Type | Public State |
| Entity Type | Non-Profit |
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
|---|---|
| Campus Setting | Urban |
| Religious Affiliation | None |
Carnegie Classification New
| Basic Classification | Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
|---|---|
| 2000 Classification | Masters Colleges and Universities I |
| Size & Setting | Four-year, medium, primarily residential institution |
| Enrollment Profile | High undergraduate |
| Undergraduate Profile | Four-year, higher part-time institution |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Instructional Program | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence |
| Graduate Instructional Program | Special Focus: Two-Year Institution |
Facilities and Services
| Study Abroad | Yes |
|---|---|
| Distance Learning | Yes |
| Academic Counseling | Yes |
| Career Services | Yes |
| Institutional Hospital | Not reported |
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Important: please contact or visit the official website of The University of Texas Permian Basin for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations
- Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
- Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET
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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially accredit, charter, license or, more generally, recognize The University of Texas Permian Basin as a whole (Institutional Accreditation or Recognition) or its specific programs/courses (Programmatic Accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Memberships and Affiliations section below. Please report errors and additions taking into consideration the above criteria.
Memberships and Affiliations
- University of Texas System (UT System)
- American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)
- National Athletic Association (NAA)
- National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Academic Structure
| The University of Texas Permian Basin |College of Arts and Sciences School of Business School of Education |
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