Welcome to the University of Texas of the Permian Basin! A
University of Texas institution, UTPB is dedicated to students and
academic success. We are the top Texas public university for graduates
who get jobs in Texas or go on to Texas graduate schools within a year
of graduating. And we are the ONLY university in Texas recognized by US News & World Report and Newsweek for superior student achievement. If you are ready to join a school that produces the grads that Newsweek likes to call WINNERS, then come see us at UTPB.
UTPB provides bachelor's and master's degrees with nationally accredited programs in business, education, art and social work. Our on-line degree programs include criminal justice, kinesiology, and a master's in business administration.
We offer degrees in some of the fastest growing fields such as criminal justice, computer science, industrial technology and information systems.
You can find out more university information on this page but if you
would rather have that personal touch that West Texans are famous for?
Just call the Office of Admissions to get all your questions answered -- we would love to take you out for a tour! Call (432)552-2605. Or visit us on one of our Falcon Days!
What is AVID at UT Permian Basin?
What's it like at UT Permian Basin?
UT Permian Basin is a dynamic, growing campus. The atmosphere on
campus is a great mix of academics and fun. With about 3,600 students
and sunny skies for most of the year, UTPB is the perfect place to study
on the courtyard lawn or take in a Falcon soccer match. We have warm
weather, year-round sunshine and low humidity.
The campus includes one of the country's best visual arts studios and the student apartments
are the nicest in the state. Plans are under way to build a world class
performing arts center and a science complex with state-of-the-art
computer and science labs. The Gymnasium Complex
boasts a new weight training facility, basketball and volleyball
courts, walking and roller-blading trails, a duck pond and a swimming
pool.
We have a growing international presence on and off campus with
established academic programs in Mexico and China. We have students
coming to UTPB from as far away as China, Norway, Australia and Brazil.
The university stages several theatrical productions and student art shows every year. Student Life
is active with clubs, organizations and events, and the Student Program
Board presents fun events that are free to students. Past events have
included comedians, concerts and hypnotist shows.Intramural sports are also a big part of student life at UT Permian Basin.
UTPB is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at the Division-II level. Sports
include men's and women's soccer, cross country, swimming, basketball,
as well as men's baseball, women's softball and volleyball. The athletic
program also supports cheerleading and a dance team.
