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College · Catholic life on campus

The University of Texas Permian Basin

  • LocationOdessa, TX
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 5,899 students
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The University of Texas Permian Basin is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

The Diocese of San Angelo's Midland–Odessa campus ministry lists the University of Texas Permian Basin among the campuses it serves, and the university's student organization directory lists a Catholic Student Association.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ACatholic life on campus: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Catholic life on campus

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes (The diocese's Midland–Odessa campus ministry page names the University of Texas Permian Basin.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Midland–Odessa | Diocese of San Angelosanangelodiocese.org/campus-ministry-midland · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “University of Texas Permian Basin, Odessa College, Midland College”
      The diocese's Midland–Odessa campus ministry serves the University of Texas Permian Basin.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)One (One Catholic student group is listed in the university's student organization directory: the Catholic Student Association.)
    Sources (1)
    1. List of Student Organizations | UTPButpb.edu/life-at-utpb/student-life/student-organizations/studentorg-list · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Student Association | Our mission is to spread not only the Catholic faith but to spread awareness of what it means to be catholic.”
      The university's student organization list includes a Catholic Student Association.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)One kind (One kind of formation program was found: a retreat-style national conference (SEEK27) for the Midland–Odessa campus ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. SEEK West Texas Campus Ministry Group Registration | Diocese of San Angelosanangelodiocese.org/seek-west-texas-campus-ministry-group-registration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “this registration is to attend SEEK27 with West Texas Campus Ministry which includes the group booking for travel and hotel from Midland, TX, to San Antonio, TX, Jan 1–5, 2027”
      The diocese's West Texas Campus Ministry offers a group trip to SEEK27 in San Antonio from January 1 to 5, 2027.
      “College students from Midland and Odessa register here to reserve your spot in the group bookings. This is for ages 18+ only.”
      The SEEK27 group registration is open to college students from Midland and Odessa aged 18 and over.
      “By registering to travel with West Texas Campus Ministry, I agree to abide by all standards and expectations, upholding our Catholic identity.”
      Registrants for the group trip agree to uphold the group's Catholic identity.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)None mapped within 3 milesComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adorationNot enough information: no verified Mass times are recorded.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • The diocese's Midland–Odessa campus ministry names the University of Texas Permian Basin among the campuses it serves.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Midland–Odessa | Diocese of San Angelosanangelodiocese.org/campus-ministry-midland · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “University of Texas Permian Basin, Odessa College, Midland College”
      The diocese's Midland–Odessa campus ministry serves the University of Texas Permian Basin.
  • The university's student organization directory lists a Catholic Student Association.
    Sources (1)
    1. List of Student Organizations | UTPButpb.edu/life-at-utpb/student-life/student-organizations/studentorg-list · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Student Association | Our mission is to spread not only the Catholic faith but to spread awareness of what it means to be catholic.”
      The university's student organization list includes a Catholic Student Association.
  • The diocesan campus ministry offers a group trip to SEEK27 for college students from Midland and Odessa.
    Sources (1)
    1. SEEK West Texas Campus Ministry Group Registration | Diocese of San Angelosanangelodiocese.org/seek-west-texas-campus-ministry-group-registration · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “this registration is to attend SEEK27 with West Texas Campus Ministry which includes the group booking for travel and hotel from Midland, TX, to San Antonio, TX, Jan 1–5, 2027”
      The diocese's West Texas Campus Ministry offers a group trip to SEEK27 in San Antonio from January 1 to 5, 2027.
      “College students from Midland and Odessa register here to reserve your spot in the group bookings. This is for ages 18+ only.”
      The SEEK27 group registration is open to college students from Midland and Odessa aged 18 and over.

Concerns

  • The campus ministry's only published address is c/o St. Ann Parish in Midland.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry - Midland–Odessa | Diocese of San Angelosanangelodiocese.org/campus-ministry-midland · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Address: c/o St. Ann Parish, 1906 W Texas Ave, Midland, TX 79701-6564”
      The campus ministry's published address is in care of St. Ann Parish in Midland.

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Catholic clubs and student life

2 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 1 location not published

Retreats 1

  • SEEK27 group trip with West Texas Campus MinistryOff campus
    January 1–5, 2027
    Group registration with West Texas Campus Ministry to attend SEEK27, with group travel and hotel booking from Midland to San Antonio. Open to college students from Midland and Odessa aged 18 and over.
    sanangelodiocese.org, sanangelodiocese.org, sanangelodiocese.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Catholic Student Association
    Listed in the university's official student organization directory. Its stated mission is to spread the Catholic faith and awareness of what it means to be Catholic.
    utpb.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (1)
  1. Campus Ministry - Midland–Odessa | Diocese of San Angelosanangelodiocese.org/campus-ministry-midland · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “University of Texas Permian Basin, Odessa College, Midland College”
    The diocese's Midland–Odessa campus ministry serves the University of Texas Permian Basin.
    “Amy Hernandez, Director, amy.hernandez@sanangelodiocese.org”
    Amy Hernandez is the director of the diocese's Midland–Odessa campus ministry.

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Academic Excellence

DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
44 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.40%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.61%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,033 · ACT 20
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.19 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$9,784

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Campus facts

SportsNCAA Division II · Lone Star Conference
SettingCity
Study abroadOffered
Students per faculty member19 to 1

Federal data (IPEDS). None of this changes the faith grades.

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
4,654
Total students5,899
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$12,723
Cost of attendance (per year)$23,886
Median federal debt at graduation$17,750
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
40%
First-year retention61%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$56,073
Admission rate95%
Students receiving Pell grants39%
Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 910–1130ACT 17–23
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1033
SAT reading & writing470–570
SAT math440–560
ACT composite17–23
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 58 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of San Angelo

The Most Reverend Michael J. Sis, Bishop of San Angelo

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

  • IPEDS unit ID 229018
  • Carnegie classification: Master's university (larger programs)
  • Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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Is the University of Texas Permian Basin a Catholic college?
No. The University of Texas Permian Basin is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Diocese of San Angelo Campus Ministry - Midland–Odessa.

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