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Ranks 1969th overall and 89th in Texas

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Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

Reported area around or near Odessa, TX 79764

Surrounding communitySmall city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000)
Total Population17,389 (15,324 urban / 2,065 rural)
Households6,062 (2.86 people per house)
Families4,600 (3.32 people per family)
Pop. — African American284
Pop. — Asian69
Pop. — Pacific Islander30
Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native283
Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)13,628
Pop. — Other3,676
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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Associate's — Public Rural-serving Medium

UndergraduateAssociates
GraduateN/A
Undergraduate PopulationHigher part-time two-year
EnrollmentExclusively undergraduate two-year
Size & SettingMedium two-year

General Characteristics

Highest offeringAt least 2, but less than 4 academic yrs
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable TuitionYes

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance LearningYes
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force NoNo / No / No
Study AbroadNo
Weekend CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationNo

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Odessa College?

Ranks 3162nd for total cost of attendance

  In District In State Out of State
FT Undergraduate Tuition $1,008 $1,368 $2,028
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $264 $264 $264
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $42 $57 $122
FT Graduate Tuition N/A N/A N/A
FT Graduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
PT Graduate per Credit Hour N/A N/A N/A
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $8,026 $8,386 $9,046
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $9,423 $9,783 $10,443
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $4,671 $5,031 $5,691

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $1,152 trend  $1,272 $1,392 trend  $1,632 $1,812 trend  $2,292
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Books & Supplies $1,000 trend  $1,260
On-Campus – Room & Board $5,620 trend  $3,600
On-Campus – Other Expenses $1,767 trend  $1,894
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $4,432 trend  $4,752
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $1,995 trend  $2,139
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $1,995 trend  $2,139

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Odessa College use for admissions?

Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
Open AdmissionsYes
Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordN/A / N/A / N/A
College Prep. CompletionN/A
RecommendationsN/A
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scoresN/A
TOEFLN/A
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Odessa College accept?

Dual CreditYes
Life ExperienceNo
Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NJCAA

Student Services

Remedial ServicesYes
Academic / Career CounselingYes
PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
Career PlacementYes
On-Campus Day CareYes
Library FacilityYes

Student Living

First-time Room / Board RequiredNo
Dorm Capacity220
Meals per Week15
Room FeeN/A
Board FeeN/A

Student Financial Aid Details

How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

Odessa College Ranks 4860th for the average student loan amount.

  Average Users % of Attendees
Federal Grant Aid $2,784 266 pie   51%
State & Local Grant Aid $2,618 84 pie   16%
Institutional Grant Aid $2,026 124 pie   24%
Student Loan Aid $2,065 41 pie   8%
Any financial aid type   442 pie   84%

Student Enrollment Demographics

How many students are enrolled at Odessa College?

  Men Women Total
Non Resident Alien
4610
Black Non-Hispanic
62106168
Hispanic
7551,4492,204
Asian / Pacific Islander
212243
American Indian / Alaskan Native
121931
White Non-Hispanic
8391,3512,190
Race Unknown
N/A11
Total 1,693 2,954 4,647

Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at Odessa College.

  Men Women Total
24 52 76
48 15 63
4 40 44
9 33 42
28 1 29

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?

  Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 7 1 4 12
Agriculture, General
Animal Sciences, General
Art/Art Studies, General
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 2 2
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Building/Property Maintenance and Management 1 1
Business Administration and Management, General 1 17 8 26
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry 2 6 8
Chemistry, General
Child Care Provider/Assistant 4 1 4 9
Child Care and Support Services Management
Child Development 1 7 1 6 15
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Commercial Photography 1 7 8
Computer Programming/Programmer, General 2 2
Computer Science 1 1
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 2 4 6
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 7 12 19
Criminal Justice/Police Science 3 28 32 63
Culinary Arts/Chef Training 1 4 5
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician 12 6 18
Education, General 4 3 7
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General 9 2 11
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 3 7 19 29
English Language and Literature, General 1 1
Fire Science/Fire-fighting 1 5 13 19
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies 1 7 22 2 44 76
Geology/Earth Science, General
Health and Physical Education, General 1 1 2
Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management 2 2
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary 1 1
Legal Assistant/Paralegal 5 13 18
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert 3 18 1 22 44
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist 1 1
Mass Communication/Media Studies 2 2
Mathematics, General 1 1
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD 10 2 12
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary 9 1 10
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Music, General 1 1 1 3
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 12 2 28 42
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician 1 12 1 15 29
Petroleum Technology/Technician 3 14 17
Physical Therapist Assistant 2 13 15
Physics, General
Political Science and Government, General
Psychology, General 3 2 5
Radio and Television
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 1 7 5 13
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 4 2 6
Sociology 1 1
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 2 1 3
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Welding Technology/Welder 4 4 1 9
Total 5 26 227 4 5 307 574

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Odessa College Ranks 2533rd for the average full-time faculty salary.

Tenure system Yes
Average FT Salary $45,040 ($47,520 male / $43,143 female)
Number of FT Faculty 120 (52 male / 68 female)
Number of PT Faculty 117
FT Faculty Ratio 1 : 1
Total Benefits $1,393,664
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Odessa College Summary

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It opened in 1952, and currently enrolls around 5,000 students annually in its university-parallel and oocupational/technical courses, and 11,000 students annually in its Basic Education, Continuing Education, and Community Recreation courses.

Odessa College Academics

The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Again, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, On-Campus Daycare, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help. Odessa College is unique in its study options. In particular, the university has a Cross-Registration, Distance Learning, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, Independent Study, Internships and Liberal Arts/Career Combination. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center.

The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Odessa College.

Security and Protective Services:
Fire Protection/Safety Technology, Fire Science/Firefighting, Police Science
Personal and Culinary Services:
Cosmetology, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Culinary Arts/Related Services
Education:
Education – General, Teacher Assistance
Business, Management, & Marketing:
Administrative/Secretarial Services, Business – General, Business Administration/Management, Operations Management
Foreign Language and Literature:
Foreign Language & Literature – General
Health and Clinical Sciences:
Clinical Laboratory Science, Emergency Medical Technology, Medical Administrative Assistance, Medical Radiologic Technology, Nursing (RN), Nursing – Practical, Physical Therapy Assistance, Respiratory Therapy, Substance Abuse Counseling, Surgical Technology
Psychology:
Psychology – General
Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
Biology
School of Visual and Performing Arts:
Art – General, Commercial Photography, Music – General
Communications & Journalism:
Radio/Television
Computer Science:
Computer Programming – General, Computer Science, Information Sciences/Systems
Physical Sciences:
Chemistry, Geology
Mathematics:
Mathematics – General
Social Sciences:
Social Sciences – General

Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of June. In addition, for international students, the application fee is 50.

Odessa College Admissions

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This school did not report their application fee. Transfer students are not ignored, otherwise did not report the exact number of transfer students.

It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. Besides, For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of June. The regular application due date was not reported. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 1st of May.

Odessa College Financial Aid

If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Athletics and Music/Drama. Similarly, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics. Financial aid distribution is at eighty-five percent scholarships per grants and fifteen percent loans per jobs. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Financial aid forms are FAFSA.

Odessa College Students

The school’s size is approximately four thousand, seven hundred and ninety degree-seeking undergrads and one thousand, one hundred and thirty first-time degree-seeking freshmen. Moreover, it is part of an Urban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Commuter campus. Odessa College offers Associate degrees. Besides, the student body consists of ninety-nine percent in-state students, one percent out-of-state students, fifty-seven percent part-time students, fifty-seven percent women, forty-three percent men, one percent american indian per alaskan native, one percent asian per pacific islander, four percent black per non-hispanic, forty-four percent hispanic, fifty percent white per non-hispanic and less than one percent non-resident alien.

In general, the school is located 140 miles from Lubbock, 290 miles from El Paso.This school features the Urban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Commuter campus. Further, the university has many unique facilites such as theater, college-owned and operated NPR radio stations.

Odessa College Athletics

The Wranglers are a member of NJCAA. The following sports can be found here:

  • Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Baseball
  • Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
  • Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Golf
  • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Racquetball
  • Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Softball
  • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Table_tennis
  • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Volleyball

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