University of Texas of the Permian Basin

4901 E. University Boulevard
Odessa, TX 79762-0001
http://www.utpb.edu

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Overview
Type	Public institution
Year Founded	1969
Religious Affiliation	None
Undergrad Students	2,621
Endowment	15,429,666
Application Deadline	August 15
Application Fee	None
Selectivity	Selective
Application Deadline	August 15
Tuition	4,650 in-state, 12,540 out-of-state
Room/Board	4,088

Services
Associated Firms	N/A
Campus Safety	24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Services	on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other
Museums	George and Barbara Bush Home, Presidential Museum and Leadership Library, Stonehenge (100% horizontal scale stone replica), Ellen Noel Art Museum, Behavioral Analysis Center (experimental psychology lab), Nancy Fyfe Cardozier Art Gallery
Basic Services	nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other
Museums	George and Barbara Bush Home, Presidential Museum and Leadership Library, Stonehenge (100% horizontal scale stone replica), Ellen Noel Art Museum, Behavioral Analysis Center (experimental psychology lab), Nancy Fyfe Cardozier Art Gallery
Periodical Subs	698
# of Books	287,000
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months	N/A
within one year	N/A
within two years	N/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities	1%
Students in sororities	0%
Campus Size	580 acres
College housing offered	Yes
Students in college housing	16%
College housing types	apartments for married students (4%), apartment for single students (96%)
Popular Events	Homecoming Activities, Program Board sponsored performances, bands, comedians and motivational speakers, Hallowe'en Carnival, Falcon Fall Festival, Athletic events (soccer, basketball, baseball, volleyball, swimming, track), free hamburger cookouts, Stress Free Zones, Volunteer Center activities
Nearest Airport	Midland (11), Lubbock (138)
Nearest Train	Alpine (143)
Army ROTC	Not offered
Navy ROTC	Not offered
Extracurricular
Students activities	choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station
Number of Organizations	25
# of fraternities	1
# of sororities	0
Students in fraternities	1%
Students in sororities	0%
Student Papers	(Appears as submitted by school) Mesa Journal (bi-monthly), Sandstorm (annual)
Honor Societies	Sigma Tau Delta (English), American Chemical Society, Psi Chi (Psychology, Phi Alpha Theta (History)
Religious Organizations	(Appears as submitted by school) Baptist Student Ministries, Catholic Student Organization, C-3
International Organizations	(Appears as submitted by school) Black Student Organization, Bilingual Education Student Organization, LULAC Young Adults Council 4798
Other Organizations	(Appears as submitted by school) Accounting & Business Association, ACM (Computer Club) American Sign Language Club, Art Association, Biology Club, Chemistry Club, CMENC/TMEA, Drama Club, Falcon Handball Club, Gamerz Club, History Club, Information and Development Leadership, Orientation Leaders Association, Psychology Club, Residence Hall Association, Social Work Klub, Spanish Literary Association, Student Journalism Club, Student Program Board, Student Senate, Students in Philanthropy, Volunteer Center