The University of Texas Permian Basin

"UTPB is a vastly underrated university. Many Odessans ignore its greatness because it is so close to home. If you’re considering furthering your education, take a good look."

"I realized there is a cap for how much a loan company can cover costs, at least for the summer semesters. I had an initial balance around 7k that later ramped to about 10k. My loan company wanted to pay the entirety but only ended up disbursing the 7k. It took forever to speak with the right person in Financial Aid to explain to me the situation. It gets. sketchy when you personally have to pay off your remaining student balance but can’t. Besides this information, the school is fine."

"I am an online student with utpb doing accelerated courses. My overall experience has been memorable. Great staff that support and do their best to help the students. Challenging classes with teachers that really support student learning. Great advisers, who have been there to answer my every question and point me in the right direction."

"This school is a good school if you like to argue with the financial aid and accounting departments. I have not had a single good experience with either one. They are understaffed and never seem to be able to help. I do like the biology program quite well though. The professors are challenging and friendly. The labs are underfunded. It is a decently priced university but it may take some arguing to actually get your financial aid refunds."

"I am a student pursuing BBA Finance, and a very fair reasonable person. My opinion of this school is that the campus are very clean and well maintained, the professors are great and knowledgeable. However, the advising and the admins system is a bit sluggish and slow. As a full time employee and a full time student, my schedules can get very hectic and I wished that their library hours were a little bit more flexible so I don't have to drive to Midland to find an empty Starbuck for a study session."