The University of Texas Permian Basin Acceptance Rate
Odessa, Texas · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,718
- Admitted
- 1,451
- Yield
- 46.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, The University of Texas Permian Basin's acceptance rate has fallen from 87% in 2014–15 to 84.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,169 to 1,718 (+47%) over that period.
Its 84.5% rate makes The University of Texas Permian Basin more selective than about 33% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 65 tracked Texas schools, it is more selective than about 46%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (86.4% for women vs 82.2% for men, a 4.2-point gap). The University of Texas Permian Basin has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 46.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,169 | 1,017 | 87% | 471 |
| 2015–16 | 1,154 | 975 | 84.5% | 504 |
| 2016–17 | 1,307 | 1,065 | 81.5% | 481 |
| 2017–18 | 873 | 781 | 89.5% | 445 |
| 2018–19 | 779 | 705 | 90.5% | 375 |
| 2019–20 | 1,036 | 915 | 88.3% | 398 |
| 2020–21 | 1,389 | 1,221 | 87.9% | 559 |
| 2021–22 | 1,212 | 784 | 64.7% | 388 |
| 2022–23 | 1,475 | 1,397 | 94.7% | 673 |
| 2023–24 | 1,718 | 1,451 | 84.5% | 674 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 925 | 799 | 86.4% |
| Men | 793 | 652 | 82.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 470–560 | 47% |
| SAT Math | 440–550 | |
| ACT Composite | 16–20 | 5% |
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Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is The University of Texas Permian Basin's acceptance rate?
The University of Texas Permian Basin's acceptance rate is 84.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,451 admitted of 1,718 applicants).
Is The University of Texas Permian Basin test optional?
The University of Texas Permian Basin is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to The University of Texas Permian Basin?
The University of Texas Permian Basin received 1,718 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,451.
What SAT score do you need for The University of Texas Permian Basin?
Admitted students at The University of Texas Permian Basin typically scored 470–560 on SAT Reading/Writing and 440–550 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is The University of Texas Permian Basin getting harder to get into?
The University of Texas Permian Basin has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 87% in 2014–15 to 84.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.utpb.edu/.