Odessa College is a public two-year community college in Odessa, Texas, founded in 1946 to serve the Permian Basin region. It offers associate degrees, certificates, and a growing set of applied baccalaureate options, and it has earned national attention, including recognition from the Aspen Institute and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, for dramatically improving graduation and completion rates through its Gold Standard student-success reforms.
The campus is a commuter-oriented environment with an active student life, including the Wranglers athletic program and the well-known Mary Ann and Stuart W. Hatchett Drama and Dance program tradition. Distinctive strengths include petroleum and energy-related technical training, nursing and allied health, welding, and dual-credit partnerships with local high schools. Students benefit from small class sizes, affordable tuition, and strong ties to regional employers in the oil and gas, healthcare, and industrial sectors.
| Type | Community College |
| Location | Odessa, Texas |
| Founded | 1946 |
| Total students | 10,000 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 20:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 100% |
| Graduation rate | 30% |
| Average starting salary | $45,000 |
| In-state tuition | $3,300 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $5,400 |
| Room & board | $9,000 |
| Average financial aid | $6,500 |
| Students receiving aid | 70% |
| SAT range | N/A |
| ACT range | N/A |
| Average GPA | N/A |
| Regular deadline | Rolling admission |
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