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University of Texas of the Permian Basin SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range910 to 1100
ACT Range17 to 23
Average GPA3.30
Acceptance Rate93.1%

UT Permian Basin’s 93% acceptance rate means the admissions door is fairly open, so your testing strategy should focus on readiness and options. Since SAT scores are submitted much more often than ACT scores here, aim near the top of the middle range, about 1100 SAT, or 23 ACT if that is your test.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

University of Texas of the Permian Basin facts and stats

Quick Facts

University of Texas of the Permian Basin enrolls 4,218 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. UT Permian Basin has a 61% freshman retention rate and a 38% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 19:1.

Location

Odessa, TX

Undergrad Enrollment4,218
Freshman Retention61%
SettingUrban
Student to Faculty Ratio19:1
Graduation Rate38%
Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key University of Texas of the Permian Basin application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional UT Permian Basin, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes, then work backward from the Regular Decision deadline to choose the last fall test date whose scores will arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

UT Permian Basin is a public university with in-state tuition of $6,576 and out-of-state tuition of $18,846. The average merit award is $3,186, and 72% of students receive aid, so it’s worth reviewing both need-based aid and scholarship options.

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In-State Tuition$6,576
Out-of-State Tuition$18,846
Room and Board$14,098
Average Merit Award$3,186
Application Fee$40
Students on Aid72%
Average Aid Package$16,478
Average Debt at Grad$17,512

As a public university, UT Permian Basin lists out-of-state tuition at $18,846, while in-state tuition is $6,576; room and board adds $14,098. Financial aid is common, with 72% of students receiving aid and an average aid package of $16,478. Merit awards average $3,186, which can help reduce the billed cost. Graduates leave with an average debt of $17,512.

Student life at University of Texas of the Permian Basin

Activities and Organizations
Marching band
Choral groups
Housing

11% of undergrads live on campus

Freshman housing: Guaranteed

Coed
Greek life

Fraternities and sororities are active on campus.

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