Odessa College

201 W University Blvd
Odessa, TX 79764
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings
  • Odessa College (OC) Global provides educational opportunities to anybody anywhere at anytime. It offers accredited completely online degree programs, but with access to real-life faculty and staff to help you be successful. Students can learn more about their educational opportunities by taking advantage of the new Wrangler Express Center, OC's new one-stop-shop customer service center. Odessa College will lead the way in preparing its students and community for the future. The College offers exemplary courses, programs, and services to assist students in achieving their educational goals and becoming lifelong learners, community builders, and global citizens. Odessa College empowers its employees to model excellence in their service to students, colleagues, and community.

School Highlights

Odessa College serves 9,981 students (35% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 41:1 is higher than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 75%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 9,981 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,900
  • Out-state tuition: $5,160
  • Student-teacher ratio: 41:1
  • Minority enrollment: 77%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Odessa College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Completion Rates

School Overview

The teacher population of 244 teachers has declined by 43% over five years.
Odessa College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
0
Institution Level
Four or more years
0
Institution Control
Public
0
Total Faculty
244 staff
73 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
8
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Odessa College has grown by 42% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 41:1 has increased from 16:1 over five years.
The Odessa College diversity score of 0.58 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
9,981 students
4,221 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
41:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
3,518 students
869 students
# Part-Time Students
6,463 students
3,352 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
498 students
363 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,518 students
837 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
39 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
6,463 students
3,377 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
39 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
236 students
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
60%
47%
% Black
7%
13%
% White
23%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
4%
54%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
23%
32%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,400
$34,600

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,900 is more than the state average of $3,340. The in-state tuition has grown by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,160 is less than the state average of $5,798. The out-state tuition has grown by 17% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,900
$3,340
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,160
$5,798
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
71%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,000
$10,630
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,660
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
75%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Beginning with 184 students in 1946, OC has grown steadily through the last 54 years. Approximately 5,000 students are enrolled in university-parallel and occupational/technical credit courses. During a year, almost 11,000 individuals also enroll in one or more Adult Basic Education, Continuing Education or Community Recreation courses. Many university-parallel courses are offered for students planning to complete four-year degrees at senior colleges or universities and are freely transferable. Former OC students have a phenomenal record of success in the fields of accounting, law, medicine, music, public administration and teaching. More than 30 occupational/technical programs also are offered, and additional ones are planned to meet the needs of citizens who want to learn new or improve existing skills. With more than 30 percent of our students enrolled in occupational/technical programs, OC continues to fulfill the workforce demands of our community. The campus grew to 15 buildings on a 35-acre plot by 1960. Then during the 1990's, OC received three major property donations as the college continued to expand to serve the educational needs of its students and service. Located in nearby Gardendale, Texas, the 120-acre ranch, now called the Odessa College Rodeo and Agriculture Graham Center, was donated for the enhancement of the Odessa College Rodeo Team and for the development of programs for students majoring in agriculture. Odessa College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Odessa College cost?
Odessa College's tuition is approximately $3,900 for In-State students and $5,160 for Out-State students.
What is Odessa College's ranking?
Odessa College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Largest student body, Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 9,981 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,900
  • Out-state tuition: $5,160
  • Student-teacher ratio: 41:1
  • Minority enrollment: 77%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Texas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,340 per year for in-state students and $5,798 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,749 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Texas is 72%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

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