BA in English Overview
High Quality, Cost-Effective, Optimal Convenience
UT Permian Basin has been acknowledged by U.S. News & World Report for having some of the “Best Online Bachelor’s Programs.” The combination of quality and affordability makes our BA in English an exceptional value. Combined with the extraordinary convenience of being able to earn your degree on a flexible schedule from anywhere in the world, it’s easy to see why online learning from UT Permian Basin is an increasingly popular choice.
Our 100% online Bachelor of Arts in English program provides deeply enriching engagement with the English language and culture. As a student, you’ll examine the structure and complexity of the English language and explore British and American poetry, fiction, and drama through a review of works by creative minds ranging from Shakespeare to Spielberg. Our program will help you develop incisive writing, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, as well as gain a fuller understanding of global perspectives.
Our BA in English prepares you for a variety of professional and academic pursuits, including:
Students must complete 42 credits from the following areas of study to meet general education requirements: communication (6 credits); U.S. history (6 credits), language, philosophy, and culture (3 credits); mathematics (3 or 4 credits); life and physical sciences (8 credits); political science (6 credits); creative arts (3 credits); social and behavioral science (3 credits); component area (1 credit if math is 3 credits).
One course required.
One course required.
One course required.
Admission Requirements
In order to prevent delays in processing applications, UT Permian Basin is temporarily modifying the freshman admission process by moving to a test-optional policy that will apply through Fall 2023. See the Test-Optional Policy section below for additional details.
Transfer Student Admission Requirements
- Minimum of 24 transferable credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university
- GPA of 2.0 or higher in previous college-level coursework
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
- Dual-credit high school courses must be included
- Completed application
Incoming Freshman Admission Requirements
If you have completed less than 24 hours of transferable college-level work from a regionally accredited college or university after graduating from high school or receiving your GED, please provide the following:
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (including dual-credit work while in high school)
- Official high school transcript showing GPA, class rank, and expected graduation date or GED scores
- SAT and/or ACT scores from within the last five years (see below for minimum score requirements)
- Completed application
Official Transcripts
Official copies of transcripts must come directly from the school in a sealed envelope and should be mailed to:
UT Permian Basin
Office of Admissions
4901 E. University Blvd.
Odessa, TX 79762
Official transcripts in electronic format can be sent to admissions@utpb.edu.
Minimum Score Requirements for Freshman Admission
High School Graduation Class Rank | SAT | ACT |
Top 25% | No minimum score | No minimum score |
2nd Quarter | 1020 | 20 |
3rd Quarter | 1160 | 24 |
4th Quarter | 1280 | 27 |
Application Fee
The application fee is $40.
If you are a freshman applicant, you may request a fee waiver when you apply by sending us your official college application fee waiver form provided by the SAT or ACT. You may also request a fee waiver if the Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) listed on your Student Aid Report is zero.
Test-Optional Policy
Students will be reviewed on a holistic basis focusing on the strength of the high school record, overall grade point average, grades within the core subjects, dual credit work, and additional information (resume and/or extracurricular activities, leadership opportunities, and work experience provided with the GoApplyTexas application). We also recognize the value of standardized tests as a piece of the review process and will consider scores alongside the other required application credentials, if provided.