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Texas Tech University is a large, public institution located in Lubbock, tx. Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University offers undergraduate degrees in 290 majors.

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4 Year, Public

Division 1

32,346 undergraduates

$11,852 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into Texas Tech University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 67.3%

SAT score average 1198

ACT score average 25

Average high school GPA 3.62

Application fee $75

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Key deadlines

August

239 days away Application deadline date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Texas Tech University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 21:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

21 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management

Social Sciences and Psychology

Computer Science and Information Technology

Education and Teaching

Engineering and Technology

Public Policy and Administration

Health and Medical Professions

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Psychology, General

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Education, General

Mechanical Engineering

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Marketing

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $11,852

Additional expenses

Room & board $10,460

Books & supplies $1,200

Other expenses $4,510

Cost of attendance* $28,022

Average financial aid package N/A

Average net price $28,022 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $24,121

Additional expenses

Room & board $10,460

Books & supplies $1,200

Other expenses $4,510

Cost of attendance* $40,291

Average financial aid package N/A

Average net price $40,291 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Scholarships from Texas Tech University

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Texas Tech University Presidential Transfer Scholarship No essay $3,000 Apply Now

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Texas Tech University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 32,346, with gender binary students split 51% male and 49% female.

Total enrollment

40,757

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

African American %

Hispanic American %

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Texas Tech University, students love their Pre-Nursing Association, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

Broadway and University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79409-5005

8067421480

www.ttu.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Pre-nursing association

Dr. bernard harris pre-medical society

Society of petroleum engineers

Women in business

Finance association

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Texas Tech University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Texas Tech University?

Texas Tech University is located in Lubbock, tx.

What is the acceptance rate at Texas Tech University?

The acceptance rate for Texas Tech University is 67%.

What’s the average GPA for Texas Tech University?

The average high school GPA for Texas Tech University students was 3.62.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Texas Tech University?

The estimated cost for 4 years at Texas Tech University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $112,088.

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