University of Texas Permian Basin Acceptance Rate (95%)

Acceptance rate: 95% for fall 2024

SAT, middle 50%: 470–570 reading and writing, 440–560 math

ACT, middle 50%: 17–23 composite

Average net price: $10,143 a year (2022–23)

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The University of Texas Permian Basin GPA requirements

The University of Texas Permian Basin requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and The University of Texas Permian Basin hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

The University of Texas Permian Basin acceptance rate

The University of Texas Permian Basin admitted 1,485 of 1,565 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 95%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The University of Texas Permian Basin is a public 4-year university in Odessa, Texas, with 4,218 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered The University of Texas Permian Basin in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	470	520	570
SAT Math	440	500	560
ACT Composite	17	22	23
ACT English	17	21	24
ACT Math	14	21	23

37% submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores, as The University of Texas Permian Basin reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1033 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What The University of Texas Permian Basin looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with The University of Texas Permian Basin's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

The University of Texas Permian Basin awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $10,143 a year at The University of Texas Permian Basin in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get into The University of Texas Permian Basin with a 3.0 GPA?

GPA alone can't tell you here. The University of Texas Permian Basin admitted 95% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to The University of Texas Permian Basin?

No. The University of Texas Permian Basin is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 37% sent SAT scores and 5% sent ACT scores.

How important is GPA for getting into The University of Texas Permian Basin?

A lot: The University of Texas Permian Basin requires high school GPA. It considers high school record, high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What GPA does The University of Texas Permian Basin look for?

The University of Texas Permian Basin requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

What SAT and ACT scores do The University of Texas Permian Basin students have?

The middle 50% of The University of Texas Permian Basin's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 470–570 in reading and writing and 440–560 in math; ACT composite 17–23, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

How hard is it to get into The University of Texas Permian Basin?

Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. The University of Texas Permian Basin admitted 95% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What percent of applicants does The University of Texas Permian Basin accept?

The University of Texas Permian Basin's acceptance rate was 95% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,485 of 1,565 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.

Does The University of Texas Permian Basin give credit for AP exams?

Yes. The University of Texas Permian Basin awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Does it matter at The University of Texas Permian Basin if a parent went there?

No. The University of Texas Permian Basin doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What do students pay at The University of Texas Permian Basin after grants?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $10,143 a year at The University of Texas Permian Basin in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Before you apply, check The University of Texas Permian Basin's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: The University of Texas Permian BasinU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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