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Tyler, TX · Odessa, TX
| The University of Texas at Tyler | The University of Texas Permian Basin | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $13,323/yr | $12,723/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $10,307/yr | $11,930/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $17,137 | $17,750 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $10,456/yr | $10,491/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $12,958/yr | $12,823/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $17,475/yr | $13,294/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $22,126/yr | $17,810/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $182/mo | $188/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,756/yr | $14,098/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $13,410/yr | $16,098/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $2,920/yr | $1,684/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,138/yr | $3,554/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $24,505/yr | $23,886/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $9,736/yr | $9,236/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $25,494/yr | $21,504/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 40% | 39% |
| Students taking federal loans | 32% | 29% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 94% | 95% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1010–1200 | 910–1130 |
| SAT average | 1114 | 1033 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 20–26 | 17–23 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 21–30 · Math 18–25 | English 17–24 · Math 14–23 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 5,521 | 1,718 |
| Students accepted | 5,054 | 1,451 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,324 | 674 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 26% | 46% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 40% | 47% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 19% | 5% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Essay | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 54% | 40% |
| Freshmen who come back | 77% | 61% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $57,053/yr | $56,073/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $36,917–$83,095 | $37,375–$78,631 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 59% | 48% |
| White students graduating | 55% | 41% |
| Black students graduating | 47% | 23% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 48% | 44% |
| Asian students graduating | 43% | 21% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $49,355/yr | $50,020/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 77% | 79% |
| Graduate on time | 44% | 25% |
| Pell students who graduate | 52% | 32% |
| First-gen students who finish | 52% | 31% |
| Low-income students who finish | 52% | 29% |
| Students who transfer out | 8.7% | 38% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $51,479/yr | $52,880/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 33% · Business, Management & Marketing 15% · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 10% | Business, Management & Marketing 28% · Psychology 14% · Engineering 8% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 33% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 28% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees | Psychology — 14% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 10% of degrees | Engineering — 8% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Engineering — 7% of degrees | Health Professions — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 6% of degrees | Social Sciences — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $112,752/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $89,972/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 20% | 21% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 7,440 | 3,911 |
| Students per professor | 17 : 1 | 19 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 2,679 | 1,367 |
| Average professor pay | $10,385/mo | $9,381/mo |
| Full-time professors | 78% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $33,582 | $34,856 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | City (midsize) |
| Location | Tyler, TX | Odessa, TX |
| Region | Southwest | Southwest |
| Founded | 1971 | 1973 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2.3% | 6% |
| Men | 39% | 39% |
| Women | 61% | 61% |
| White students | 48% | 25% |
| Black students | 11% | 7.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 29% | 54% |
| Asian students | 4% | 1.9% |
| Two or more races | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| Other / not reported | 2.2% | 3% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 39% | 46% |
| Part-time students | 25% | 25% |
| Students age 25+ | 21% | 32% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $27,629/yr | $9,784/yr |
| Endowment | $212.5M | $68.5M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,924 | 1,100 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $5,656/yr | $6,642/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,528/yr | $4,324/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | Yes | Yes |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II without football | NCAA Division II with football |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 17 | 14 |
| Student athletes | 373 | 372 |
| Athletic scholarships | $2.6M | $2.6M |
| Athletics budget | $9.3M | $9.5M |
| Athletics revenue | $9.3M | $9.5M |
| Recruiting spend | $144,070 | $67,998 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.