University of Texas Permian Basin
As a regional, comprehensive institution, The University of Texas Permian Basin serves a diverse community of students from the region, the state, and beyond. Through excellence in student-centered teaching, learning, research, and public service, the University cultivates engaged citizens and impacts lives while advancing technology and the public interests of West Texas.
There’s no place quite like the Permian Basin—a wild, untouched beauty dotted with pockets of modern development. The Permian Basin is home to kind, hard-working, optimistic people who have never met a stranger. If you’re looking to create your own future, this is where you belong.
Accepts first-year applicationsSouthwestPublicSuburbanMedium (2,001 to 14,999)Co-Ed
Academic programs
- Design
- Engineering
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Communication
- Music
- Art & Design
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
- Psychology
- Computer Science
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Intramural/Club Sports
- Military/Veteran Services
- Night Class Offerings
- On-Campus Housing
- Undergraduate Research
- Distance/online learning
Application information
First-year
Students will be reviewed on a holistic basis focusing on the strength of the high school record, overall grade point average, grades within the core subjects, dual credit work, and additional application information. High school GPAs are recalculated on an unweighted 4.0-scale.
- Automatic Admission is offered to students with a 3.0 GPA or higher, and/or if they are in the top 25% of their graduating class.
- At 2.75-2.99 GPA a student will be holistically reviewed for admission.
- Any GPA below this criteria is subject to additional review and may be offered a conditional admission if the student is eligible.
Transfer
Transfer student applicants with 24 or more semester hours of college work (dual credit coursework excluded) must:
- have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (C) on a 4.0 grading system.
- be eligible to re-enroll in the colleges previously attended.
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Additional information
The University of Texas Permian Basin is proud to award over $49million each year in financial aid and scholarships.
Already one of the most affordable universities in Texas, you could earn your degree, debt-free through the Falcon Free program. Falcon Free is a tuition assistance program that covers tuition and mandatory fees for qualifying students. All you need to do is apply to UTPB and complete your FAFSA. UTPB's school code is 009930.
Merit scholarships are awarded to qualifying students at the time of admission—no separate application needed! Whether you are an incoming freshman or transfer student, there are merit scholarships available.
We are here to support you, and our Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships is a great resource for prospective students.
Already one of the most affordable universities in Texas, you could earn your degree, debt-free through the Falcon Free program. Falcon Free is a tuition assistance program that covers tuition and mandatory fees for qualifying students. All you need to do is apply to UTPB and complete your FAFSA. UTPB's school code is 009930.
Merit scholarships are awarded to qualifying students at the time of admission—no separate application needed! Whether you are an incoming freshman or transfer student, there are merit scholarships available.
We are here to support you, and our Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships is a great resource for prospective students.
Visit us
Breathtaking sunsets. Friendly people. How quickly can you get here?
Schedule an individual tour for the day and time that works best for you! You'll get a personal tour of campus where you'll get to see all of the things that make UTPB great.
Attend a Falcon Day, our campus preview days. There are two in the fall and two in the spring, and they are a fun way to explore UTPB's campus and get to know some of our students, faculty, and staff.
Can't make it to campus but still interested in exploring UTPB? Check out our virtual tour!
Schedule an individual tour for the day and time that works best for you! You'll get a personal tour of campus where you'll get to see all of the things that make UTPB great.
Attend a Falcon Day, our campus preview days. There are two in the fall and two in the spring, and they are a fun way to explore UTPB's campus and get to know some of our students, faculty, and staff.
Can't make it to campus but still interested in exploring UTPB? Check out our virtual tour!