The University

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin, a component of The University of Texas System, is a general academic teaching institution. During the 2003-2004 academic year, U.T. Permian Basin celebrated its thirtieth year of classes. The University was authorized by the 61st Legislature in 1969 as an upper-level campus to offer bachelor's and master's degree programs. U.T. Permian Basin received authority to add freshman and sophmore classes in May 1991.

Today, U.T. Permian Basin has approximately 2,700 students in the programs in Arts & Sciences, Business, and Education. The campus has the latest in teaching technologies in its classrooms, modern research facilities, a new student housing complex which opened in 1996, Visual Arts Studios which opened in 2000 and a new Library/Lecture Center which opened in 2001. U.T. Permian Basin also offers classes throughout the Permian Basin through the Regional Electronic Academic Communications Highway (REACH) which connects the University with regional universities, area community colleges and public schools.

U.T. Permian Basin is located in the heart of the Permian Basin, one of the richest mineral producing regions of the world. Its twin city locus places it in the commercial and financial center of the region which encompasses 370,000 people. The Permian Basin is a diverse community of many cultures and peoples. It has a dynamic growing economy anchored in oil and gas production, retail and whole trade and technology. The University and its community offer students an excellent environment for learning and personal growth.