The University of Texas Permian Basin
- Public
The University of Texas Permian Basin: international tuition 21,537 USD per year, one-year total cost 34,119 USD, acceptance rate 94.9%. This page lists 2 scholarships open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 100.
Getting in. The school admits 94.9% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 460–550, Math 450–540, ACT 16–21. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 79+ or Duolingo 100+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 34,119 USD, before any scholarship. 2 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear. According to the Common Data Set 2022-2023, 181 international students got financial aid.
Deadline and visa. The school has not published an application deadline. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 12/10/2026Cost checked 12/10/2026
What is the tuition at The University of Texas Permian Basin?
International tuition is 21,537 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 34,119 USD.
Does The University of Texas Permian Basin offer scholarships for international students?
This page lists 2 scholarships open to international students. UTPB offers automatic GPA-based freshman merit awards ($1,000-$4,000/year), but the pages never confirm international eligibility. Need-based aid mentions only FAFSA/TASFA; a nonresident tuition waiver exists for foreign students receiving $1,000+ scholarships.
What English scores does The University of Texas Permian Basin require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 100.
What is the acceptance rate at The University of Texas Permian Basin?
The acceptance rate is 94.9%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- UTPB - YouTube2023Official
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Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 375 public United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
This figure combines tuition and mandatory fees for full-time study (15 hours per semester) over a nine-month year; the page does not list tuition separately.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
Competitive Scholarship Waiver (nonresident tuition waiver)Tuition subsidyTuition subsidyA tuition reduction: the school lowers the amount charged instead of giving a separate award.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool pageCovers out of state charges
The page explicitly lists foreign/nonresident students, but they must already receive a competitive scholarship of $1,000 or more; it is a tuition-difference waiver, not a standalone scholarship.
- Renewable in later years
Competitive Scholarship Waiver (nonresident tuition)Tuition subsidyTuition subsidyA tuition reduction: the school lowers the amount charged instead of giving a separate award.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool pageCovers out of state charges
The page explicitly names foreign students who receive a competitive scholarship of $1,000+; it is a tuition waiver, not a school-wide merit policy.
Falcon Achievement ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Apply by April 15; register for orientation by June 1
Falcon Elite ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Apply by April 15; register for orientation by June 1
Falcon Excellence ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Apply by April 15; register for orientation by June 1
Falcon Recognition ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Apply by April 15; register for orientation by June 1
Freshman Scholarships (merit, reviewed at admission)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page only says incoming freshmen are reviewed during admission and does not state whether international students are eligible.
Highest Ranking High School Graduate Tuition WaiverIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Tuition subsidyTuition subsidyA tuition reduction: the school lowers the amount charged instead of giving a separate award.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page lists Texas resident, non-resident, or international students as eligible for the Highest Ranking High School Graduate waiver, so international students are not excluded; the Texas high school requirement is a separate condition.
- First year only
Forms international students file for aid
- Other form
U.S. student figures2022–23Financial aid for all first-year studentsMostly U.S. students, who also get U.S. government aid that international students cannot apply for. A picture of the school's overall aid, not what you would receive.
Admission requirements
Compared with 349 United States schools that publish an application fee in Duckling's data.
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiTranscripts and credentials must be translated, evaluated by a credential service, and sent directly to Admissions.Required
- English proficiencyRequired
- SATACTOptional
- Proof of fundsiProof of finances is submitted after admission, when requesting an I-20 for an F-1 visa.Required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2026
This cycle's dates have passed; the school has not posted next cycle's dates yet.
What the school weighs in admission
- Rigor of secondary school recordConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- SATACTConsidered
- Application essayConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Extracurricular activitiesConsidered
- Talent / abilityConsidered
- Volunteer workConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- Level of applicant's interestConsidered
- InterviewNot considered
- Character / personal qualitiesNot considered
- First generationNot considered
- Alumni relationNot considered
- Geographical residenceNot considered
- State residencyNot considered
- Religious affiliationNot considered
Programs
* U.S. median for this field — the school publishes no figure of its own.
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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School & campus
Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Classes by size
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 14/10/2026How Duckling sources data