Texas Tech University

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Lubbock, TX
3.9 10 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Texas

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Overview

Total enrollment

40,757

Location Lubbock, Texas
Website ttu.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Midsize City

Best Colleges Rank

#448

Size Large
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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.

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Ratings

Texas Tech is rated within the top 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

7 out of 10
Resources

3 out of 10
Outcomes

8 out of 10
Value

6 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Texas Tech University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Challenging

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1090/1280
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 23/28
GPA 3.76

Acceptance Rate

72.6%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 27.1%
Application Fee $75

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Annual Cost to Attend

Texas Resident Tuition

$11,852

Out of State Resident Tuition

$24,451

Breakdown

Tuition $11,852
Books and Supplies $1,200
Other Fees $2,917
Room and Board $10,742
Budget for Other Expenses $4,731
Total One Year Cost $31,442

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Student 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 majors at Texas Tech University are Business, Engineering, and Work and Family Studies. 23% of students major in Business, 10% in Engineering, and 8% in Work and Family Studies.