Odessa College shall be a two-year institution primarily serving its local taxing district and service area and offering vocational, technical and academic courses for certification or associate degrees. Continuing education, remedial and compensatory education consistent with open admission policies, and programs of counseling and guidance shall be provided. The college shall insist on excellence in all academic areas — instruction, research and public service. Faculty research, using the facilities provided for and consistent with the primary function of the college is encouraged. Funding for research should be from private sources, competitively acquired sources, local taxes and other revenue.
Purpose
The purpose of this district shall be to provide:
1. Technical programs up to two years in length leading to associate degrees or certificates.
2. Vocational programs leading directly to employment in semi-skilled and skilled occupations.
3. Freshman and sophomore courses in arts and sciences.
4. Continuing adult education programs for occupational or cultural upgrading.
5. Compensatory education programs designed to fulfill the commitment of an admissions policy allowing the enrollment of disadvantaged students.
6. A continuing program of counseling and guidance designed to assist students in achieving their individual educational goals.
7. Workforce development programs designed to meet local and statewide needs.
8. Adult literacy and other basic skills programs for adults.
9. Other purposes as may be prescribed by the Coordinating Board or the district's board.
Institutional Responsibility
In addition to specific responsibilities imposed by the Education Code or other law, Odessa College has the general responsibility to serve the public and, within the college's role and mission to:
1. Transmit culture through general education
2. Extend knowledge.
3. Teach and train students fro professions.
4. Provide for scientific, engineering, medical and other academic research.
5. Protect intellectual exploration and academic freedom.
6. Strive for intellectual excellence.
7. Provide educational opportunity for all who can benefit from post-secondary education and training.
8. Provide continuing education opportunities.
Odessa College is a public two-year college based in Odessa, Texas serving the people of Ector County and the Permian Basin. It opened in 1952 and currently enrolls about 5,000 annually in its university-parallel and oocupational/technical courses, and 11,000 students annually in its Basic Education, Continuing Education, and Community Recreation courses.
Odessa College is home to KOCV-FM, a National Public Radio member station.
As defined by the Texas Legislature, the official service area of Odessa College is comprised of the following:
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Full-Time vs. Part-Time
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Race/Ethnicity
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In State vs. Out-of-State
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Top States for Incoming Freshman
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-District | In-State | Out-of-State |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 1,152 | $ 1,392 | $ 1,812 |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 888 | $ 1,128 | $ 1,588 |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 264 | $ 264 | $ 264 |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,286 | 48% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 608 | 15% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 1,121 | 41% | |
Any Aid: |
74% |
