A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Texas Tech are primarily White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 40% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
60%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
23%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
5%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 2% more female students than male students enrolled at Texas Tech University with a gender ratio of 50% women to 50% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Texas Tech has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
50%
|
| Women |
50%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
20,000
|
| Women |
20,378
|
Texas Tech serves a very low number of students outside of Texas, with 90 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
90%
|
| Out of State |
9%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
25% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 9.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 9.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=229115 IPEDS survey data for Texas Tech University.
Last updated February 24, 2024