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Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas

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Overview

Enrollment

40,378
Texas Tech University overview
Location Lubbock, Texas
Online ttu.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Midsize City
Texas Tech University overview
Size Large
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Texas Tech University, located in Lubbock in northwestern Texas, anchors the South Plains region as a major public research institution. The campus spans over 1,800 acres and features Spanish Renaissance architecture, characterized by red-tiled roofs and light-colored brick buildings. Founded in 1923 as Texas Technological College, the university has evolved into a comprehensive research institution with notable programs in engineering, business, agriculture, and wind energy research. The campus includes substantial student housing facilities and maintains its own research farm and ranch operations. As a member of the Big 12 Conference, Texas Tech's athletic programs, particularly men's basketball and football, compete at the NCAA Division I level, with teams known as the Red Raiders.

Ratings

6/10

Overall

7/10

Academics

3/10

Resources

8/10

Outcomes

6/10

Value

Texas Tech is rated within the top 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Texas Tech University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Challenging
Texas Tech University overview
SAT 1090/1280
ACT 23/28
GPA 3.76

Applications Accepted

67.3% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $75

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Annual Cost to Attend

Texas Resident Tuition

$8,935
In State Costs for Texas Tech University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$2,917
Room and Board $10,460
Budget for Other Expenses$4,510
Total One Year Cost$28,022

Out of State Resident Tuition

$21,205
Out of State Costs for Texas Tech University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$2,917
Room and Board $10,460
Budget for Other Expenses$4,510
Total One Year Cost$40,292

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$58,500 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

61% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Texas Tech University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 23%
Engineering 10%
Work and Family Studies 8%
Communication 6%
Social Sciences 6%

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Last updated February 24, 2024