University of Texas Permian Basin
Former name | University of Texas of the Permian Basin (1973 to 2021) |
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| Motto | Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis (Latin) |
Motto in English | "The cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy" |
| Type | Public university |
| Established | February 4, 1969 |
Parent institution | University of Texas System |
| Accreditation | SACS |
Academic affiliation | |
| President | Sandra Woodley |
Academic staff | 147 Full-time and Part-time 173 (fall 2023) |
Administrative staff | 140 |
| Students | 5,899 (fall 2023) |
| Undergraduates | 4,654(fall 2023) |
| Postgraduates | 1,245 (fall 2023) |
| Location | , , United States 31°53′24″N 102°19′43″W / 31.88992°N 102.328687°W |
| Campus | Midsize City, 644 acres (2.61 km2) |
| Other campuses | Midland |
| Colors | Falcon orange, white, black, and blue |
| Nickname | Falcons |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II – Lone Star |
| Website | www |
The University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB) is a public university in Odessa, Texas, United States. It is part of the University of Texas System. UTPB was authorized by the Texas Legislature in 1969 and founded in 1973. UTPB is now home to over 7,000 students and 250 teaching faculty.