Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
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
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
Texas Tech is rated within the top 44% 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 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#460 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#139 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#14 in Best Colleges in Texas
#4 in Best Public Colleges in Texas
#399 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#14 in Best Value Colleges in Texas
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1090/1270 |
| ACT | 22/28 |
| GPA | 3.76 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $75 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Texas Resident Tuition
| 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
| 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 | $40,621 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 23% |
| Engineering | 10% |
| Work and Family Studies | 8% |
| Communication | 6% |
| Social Sciences | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=229115 IPEDS survey data for Texas Tech University.
Current students may use the Texas Tech University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025