More selective than 17% of Texas colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
47% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 5% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose The University of Texas Permian Basin over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
The University of Texas Permian Basin SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, The University of Texas Permian Basin is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 470 | 570 |
| SAT math | 440 | 560 |
| ACT composite | 17 | 23 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 910 | 1130 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
The University of Texas Permian Basin admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 95% | 470–570 | 440–560 | 17–23 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 84% | 470–560 | 440–550 | 16–20 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is The University of Texas Permian Basin compared with other Texas colleges?
The University of Texas Permian Basin has the 58th-lowest acceptance rate of 70 Texas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | Midwestern State University | 94% | 43% | $11,656 |
| 55 | Stephen F Austin State University | 94% | 53% | $14,260 |
| 56 | The University of Texas at Tyler | 94% | 54% | $13,323 |
| 57 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | 94% | 51% | $4,831 |
| 58 | The University of Texas Permian Basin | 95% | 40% | $12,723 |
| 59 | Texas Lutheran University | 96% | 54% | $24,654 |
| 60 | University of Mary Hardin-Baylor | 96% | 49% | $26,106 |
| 61 | University of Houston-Victoria | 96% | 26% | $8,109 |
| 62 | Texas Woman's University | 96% | 49% | $11,963 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Texas colleges →
Who enrolls at The University of Texas Permian Basin
College Scorecard; IPEDS
The University of Texas Permian Basin admissions questions
What is the The University of Texas Permian Basin acceptance rate?
The University of Texas Permian Basin accepts 95% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,451 of 1,718 applicants were admitted.
Does The University of Texas Permian Basin require the SAT or ACT?
The University of Texas Permian Basin considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 47% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for The University of Texas Permian Basin?
The middle 50% of The University of Texas Permian Basin enrolled first-year students scored 910–1130 on the SAT and 17–23 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at The University of Texas Permian Basin?
46% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (674 of 1,451).
Is The University of Texas Permian Basin getting harder to get into?
The University of Texas Permian Basin accepted 95% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 84% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to The University of Texas Permian Basin overview