The University

The University of Texas Permian Basin (UT Permian Basin) is located in the middle of the largest domestic oil field in the continental United States. Over 70 percent of Texas oil production is from the Permian Basin, and approximately 20 percent of the nation's domestic production is here. UT Permian Basin is focused on energy related education, including mechanical engineering with a concentration in nuclear engineering, energy marketing, energy accounting, energy finance and petroleum engineering. The Permian Basin is the heart of America's energy production this is where students interested in energy can learn how to be successful.

UT Permian Basin's Student Life is active with clubs, organizations, and events. The Campus Activities Board (CAB) brings concerts and entertainers to the community. The Wagner Nöel Performing Arts Center opened in Fall 2011. The UT Permian Basin's Music Program has state of the art facilities for performance and music education. Also in Fall 2011, the state-of-the-art Science and Technology Building opened, providing superb facilities for biology, chemistry and computer science. The new Student Residence Dining Hall (RDH) provides quality food service, including meal tickets, for UT Permian Basin students. The gymnasium boasts a new weight training facility and wooden floor basketball and volleyball courts. Nearby are walking and rollerblading trails, a duck pond, and an Olympic-sized, outdoor heated swimming pool. The Visual Arts Studio facility provides two and three dimensional studio space that is first rate. Over 500 apartment-style student housing units are available for all classes of students, and the 5,600 square-foot Parker Ranch House provides recreational and study space. It is comprised of a lounge, meeting room and theater, a large commons area with a kitchen, weight room, two computer labs, and a covered, built-in barbecue pit. UT Permian Basin is now a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at the Division-II level. Its intercollegiate sports include men's and women's soccer, cross country, swimming, tennis, basketball as well as men's baseball and women's softball and volleyball. The athletic program also supports cheerleading and dance teams. Scholarships are available. In the Fall 2020, the D. Kirk Edwards Human Performance Center opened. This facility combines academic, research and athletic training space to support the growing interest in health-related training and research. The athletic wing serves as the hub for student-athletes with facilities that accommodates the thriving athletic program.

Individuals and businesses support the University through endowments, scholarships, and gifts. UT Permian Basin has a variety of scholarships available, including 31 Endowed Presidential Scholarships, 63 Endowed Scholarships, and a wide number and variety of non-endowed scholarships in virtually every discipline. Some are based on academics, but many are based upon financial need. The University partners with the communities through a variety of programs, including the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Center for Energy and Economic Diversification (CEED). The CEED Building is available for meetings, workshops, and receptions. To find out more about the University or to arrange for a campus tour, call the Office of Admissions at 432.552.2605 or check out the website at www.utpb.edu.

Mission Statement

As a regional, comprehensive institution, The University of Texas Permian Basin serves a diverse community of students from the region, the state, and beyond. Through excellence in student-centered teaching, learning, research, and public service, the University cultivates engaged citizens and impacts lives while advancing technology and the public interests of West Texas.