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.
| 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%
|
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.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
39%
|
| Women |
61%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,277
|
| Women |
3,571
|
UT Permian Basin serves a very low number of students outside of Texas, with 89 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
89%
|
| Out of State |
3%
|
| Foreign |
4%
|
| Unknown Location |
3%
|
37% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| 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.