Overview
Odessa College is a public, 2-year institution established in the state of Texas. Students enrolling at Odessa for the first time can apply for the school’s First Class Free scholarship, which waives tuition for students’ first three credit hours. The college offers two apartment-style housing facilities for its residential students, one of which is exclusively for men and is typically reserved for student-athletes. Odessa features a Design For Completion academic program, which pairs students with success coaches, peers, and faculty mentors to provide the framework necessary for academic success.
Average Net Price:
$5,963
Campus Setting:
Small city
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $3,912 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $4,806 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $6,800 |
| Books and Supplies | $450 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
25%
Average Aid Per Year
$2,847
25%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$2,733
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,578
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
13%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$475
54%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$2,733
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
5%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$3,007
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$6,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$72
Students receiving federal loans
4%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$3,151
Average Other Loans Per Year
$2,345
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
Admissions Requirements
Transcript
No
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | June 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$50
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
Admissions: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
7,995
Total Number of Undergrads
7,995
Student:Faculty Ratio
21:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Teacher Certification Offered
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
60
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
24
Countries Represented
4
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
57%
Student Organizations
13
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Association
NJCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
8
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$43,400
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$6,500
Loan Default Rate
14%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$72
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