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School Highlights
Odessa College serves 11,985 students (40% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 11,985 students
In-state tuition: $3,900
Out-state tuition: $5,160
Student:teacher ratio: 28:1
Minority enrollment: 78%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Odessa College has grown by 75% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 has increased from 16:1 over five years.
The Odessa College diversity score of 0.57 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has grown by 15% over five years.
Total Enrollment
11,985 students
1,396 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
4,846 students
890 students
# Part-Time Students
7,139 students
4,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
119 students
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,846 students
890 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
7,139 students
4,022 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
236 students
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
61%
46%
% Black
8%
14%
% White
22%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
6%
3%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
4%
0.5469%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.2346%
0.3357%
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 $3,316. 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 $5,750. The out-state tuition has grown by 17% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,900
$3,316
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,160
$5,750
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
68%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,000
$10,765
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,660
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
Source: 2024 (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.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 11,985 students
In-state tuition: $3,900
Out-state tuition: $5,160
Student:teacher ratio: 28:1
Minority enrollment: 78%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For Texas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,316 per year for in-state students and $5,750 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,996 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
