Odessa College
Odessa College is a Public, 4 years school located in Odessa, TX. It offers 105 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1952 - Current).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 7,995 students attended Odessa College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 126 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 181 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 363 (full-time) and 302 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Odessa College is 23% and transfer-out rate is 18%. The retention rate is 64% at the school.
| Student Population | 7,995 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 23% |
| Number of Faculty | 307 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21 to 1 |
2024 Costs of Attendance
The 2024 tuition & fees of Odessa College is $4,806
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
34% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $2,136 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $4,806 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $2,136 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Odessa College offers 42 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 572 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 17 | 0 | 332 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 25 | 0 | 240 |
| Total | 42 | 0 | 572 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Odessa College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 572 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 332 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 240 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 3 completers |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 3 |
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 18 completers |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 10 |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | ✕ | 8 |
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 41 completers |
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician | ✕ | 41 |
| Work and Family Studies | ✕ | 11 completers |
| Child Development | ✕ | 11 |
| Legal Studies | ✕ | 8 completers |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | ✕ | 8 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting | ✕ | 91 completers |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ✕ | 68 |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | ✕ | 23 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 52 completers |
| Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair | ✕ | 10 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 26 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 16 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 26 completers |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | ✕ | 1 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 25 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ✕ | 16 completers |
| Commercial Photography | ✕ | 16 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | ✕ | 0 |
| Business | ✕ | 66 completers |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 28 |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ✕ | 38 |
| Total | 332 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2022-2023, total 7,995 students have enrolled into Odessa College. By gender, 3,242 male and 4,753 female students are attending the school.
There are 1,685 White (21.08%), 410 Black/African American (5.13%), 5,304 Hispanic (66.34%), 95 Asian (1.19%), and 5,799 students with other races. 17 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7,995 | 3,242 | 4,753 |
| American Indian/Native American | 31 | 8 | 23 |
| Asian | 95 | 41 | 54 |
| Black/African American | 410 | 156 | 254 |
| Hispanic | 5,304 | 2,114 | 3,190 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| White | 1,685 | 693 | 992 |
| Two More | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Un-Known | 447 | 216 | 231 |
| Non-resident Alien | 17 | 9 | 8 |
Directory Information
- 201 W University Blvd, Odessa, TX
- 432-335-6400
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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