Texas Tech University - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Texas Tech University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

67.3%

Admission Difficulty for Texas Tech University
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Challenging
Applicant Competition		Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Texas Tech is 67.3%. Its admission rate is the 24th lowest in Texas.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Texas Tech and can you get accepted?

Texas Tech is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 23,837 out of the 35,400 who applied were admitted.

Texas Tech University typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.76. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 29% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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67% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Texas Tech University you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.76 or better
Earn A- grades in high school
Score 1190 on the SAT
Score 25 on the ACT
Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

Texas Tech GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.76

Typical High School Grades

A-

What GPA do you need to get into Texas Tech University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Texas Tech are to have around a 3.76 high school GPA. You are required to have exceptionally good grades and you should be graduating near the top of your class.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Texas Tech accepts 67% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Texas Tech is 3.76 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A- letter grades and regularly score around 90-92 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #6 in Texas for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Texas Tech is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.8 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Texas Tech University students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	3.3%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	37.6%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	33.0%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	15.2%	Reach
3.00 to 3.24	6.4%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	4.1%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	0.4%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Texas Tech SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Texas Tech University. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 34% of students submitted SAT scores and 13% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1090-1280

Applicants Submitting SAT

34%

SAT Scores for Texas Tech University
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	550
Math 25th Percentile	540
Composite 25th Percentile	1090

SAT Scores for Texas Tech University
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	640
Math 75th Percentile	640
Composite 75th Percentile	1280
Average SAT Score	1190

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Texas Tech University?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Texas Tech is 1190 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1090-1280. Students who get into Texas Tech University score in the top 43 percent of all SAT test takers.. Texas Tech ranks #15 in the state of Texas for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1190 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Texas Tech regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1090 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1090, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 990, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Texas Tech University is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1190 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1185, you have around a 67% chance of being admitted. A 1280 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 79% chance of getting in.

Texas Tech University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1280 and Above	Good	>79%
1185 to 1280	Avg +	67%-79%
1090 to 1185	Avg -	52%-67%
995 to 1090	Reach	36%-52%
Less than 995	Low	<36%

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Texas Tech ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

23-28

Applicants Submitting ACT

13%

ACT Scores for Texas Tech University
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	21
Math 25th Percentile	21
Composite 25th Percentile	23

ACT Scores for Texas Tech University
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	28
Math 75th Percentile	27
Composite 75th Percentile	28
Average ACT Score	25

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Texas Tech?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Texas Tech is 25, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 23 and 28. The school ranks #14 in Texas for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 25. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 23 and score in the score in the top 32 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 20.

13 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Texas Tech University.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Texas Tech University is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Texas Tech for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 25 score has around 67% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 81% with a 28 ACT score.

Texas Tech University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
28 and Above	Good	>81%
25 to 28	Avg +	67%-81%
23 to 25	Avg -	55%-67%
21 to 23	Reach	42%-55%
Less than 21	Low	<42%

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High School Class Rank

54% of Texas Tech University freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 24% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Texas Tech University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	24.5%
Top 25% of class	53.8%
Top 50% of class	85%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Texas Tech University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	18,723	16,591	35,400
Accepted	12,639	11,158	23,837
Acceptance Rate	68%	67%	67%
Enrolled	3,504	3,302	6,809
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	28%	30%	29%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Texas Tech University is $75.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Texas Tech University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Texas Tech University Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Required to be considered for admission
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Texas Tech University
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Texas Tech is moderately competitive, you have a strong chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.76 GPA, you have a very good likelihood of getting in. A 1190 on the SAT and 25 on the ACT will further lock in your application.