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UT Permian Basin Admission Requirements

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Chances of getting into The University of Texas of the Permian Basin

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
65%
Admission Difficulty for The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Extremely Easy 
Applicant Competition Low 
How hard is it to get into UT Permian Basin and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at UT Permian Basin is 65%.  It ranks #26 in Texas for lowest rate of acceptance. UT Permian Basin is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 784 out of 1,212 applicants were admitted.

The school has extremely easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 72 percent on standardized admission tests. The University of Texas of the Permian Basin typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.27. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 49% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The UT Permian Basin application fee is $40 and applications are due by Jul 15.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to The University of Texas of the Permian Basin. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 46% of students submitted SAT scores and 13% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

UT Permian Basin SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
920-1140
Applicants Submitting SAT 
46%
SAT Scores for The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 470
SAT Math 25th 450
SAT Composite 25th 920
SAT Scores for The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 570
SAT Math 75th 570
SAT Composite 75th 1140
Average SAT Score 1030

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to The University of Texas of the Permian Basin?

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into The University of Texas of the Permian Basin score in the top 74 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 920-1140.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1140 and Above Good >78%
1030 to 1140 Avg + 65%-78%
920 to 1030 Avg - 49%-65%
810 to 920 Reach 34%-49%
Less than 810 Low <34%
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UT Permian Basin ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
17-23 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
13%
ACT Scores for The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 14
ACT Math 25th 18
ACT Composite 25th 17
ACT Scores for The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 22
ACT Math 75th 24
ACT Composite 75th 23
Average ACT Score 20

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into UT Permian Basin?

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

UT Permian Basin regularly accepts students who score 17 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 69 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 17-23.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
23 and Above Good >78%
20 to 23 Avg + 65%-78%
17 to 20 Avg - 49%-65%
14 to 17 Reach 34%-49%
Less than 14 Low <34%
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UT Permian Basin GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.27
Typical High School Grades 
B

What GPA do you need to get into The University of Texas of the Permian Basin?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into UT Permian Basin. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin was 3.27 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #53 in Texas for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as UT Permian Basin accepts 65% of students who apply.

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High School GPA's for admitted The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 12.32% Good
3.75 to 3.99 19.33% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 20.45% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 12.89% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 18.49% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 8.12% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 2.8% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.28% Reach
less than 1.00 0.28% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

68% of The University of Texas of the Permian Basin freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 19%
Top 25% of class 46%
Top 50% of class 68%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 562 650 1,212
Accepted 359 425 784
Acceptance Rate 64% 65% 65%
Enrolled 181 207 388
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 50% 49% 49%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Jul 15, 2023
Days left to Apply
115

Applicants have 115 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Jul 15, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is $40.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to The University of Texas of the Permian Basin and what student information is used for admission decisions?

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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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.

FAQs

Does The University of Texas of the Permian Basin prefer SAT or ACT?

46% of students submit their SAT scores to UT Permian Basin. 13% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into The University of Texas of the Permian Basin?

65% of those who apply are granted admission to UT Permian Basin. Admission competition is low and the college has extremely easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for The University of Texas of the Permian Basin?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 920 and 1140. 46% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for The University of Texas of the Permian Basin?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 17 and 23. 13% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.