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Located in Lubbock, Texas, Texas Tech University is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 25,384 prospective students applied, and 17,493 were granted admission. Of those admitted 6,145 enrolled in the school. 31,495 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 6,714 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $6,744 plus fees of $2,556. Texas Tech is ranked 426 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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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
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Rankings
Rankings for Texas Tech University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#426 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#129 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#17 in Best Colleges in Texas
#4 in Best Public Colleges in Texas
#461 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#18 in Best Value Colleges in Texas
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1070/1260 |
| ACT | 22/27 |
| GPA | 3.49 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Texas Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $2,556 |
| Room and Board | $8,670 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,420 |
| Total One Year Cost | $23,590 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $2,556 |
| Room and Board | $8,670 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,420 |
| Total One Year Cost | $33,550 |
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.