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UT Permian Basin Demographics & Diversity

Odessa, Texas

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity
Very High

A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at UT Permian Basin are predominantly Hispanic with a significant White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 60% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.

Racial demographics of The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students
Race Percent of Students
White 40%
Black 7%
Hispanic 46%
Asian 2%
American Indian / Alaskan 1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 0%
International 3%
Race Unknown 1%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity
Medium

There are 57% more female students than male students enrolled at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin with a gender ratio of 61% women to 39% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, UT Permian Basin has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.

Male to female gender ratio for The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students
Gender Percent of Students
Men 39%
Women 61%
Enrollment by gender for The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students
Gender Number of Students
Men 2,277
Women 3,571

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity
Very Low

UT Permian Basin serves a very low number of students outside of Texas, with 89 percent of the student body residing in-state.

Enrollment by geographic location for The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students
Origin Percent of Students
In State 89%
Out of State 3%
Foreign 4%
Unknown Location 3%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income
$47,475 per year

37% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Undergrad Student Population

Enrollment
5,848
Undergrad enrollment by age and part time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 25.3%
Part time Undergrads 39.8%

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=229018 IPEDS survey data for The University of Texas of the Permian Basin.

Last updated February 24, 2024