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Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas

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Overview

Enrollment
40,542
Texas Tech University overview
Location Lubbock, Texas
Online ttu.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Midsize City
Texas Tech University overview
Size Large
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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 33,756 prospective students applied, and 22,908 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 6,629 enrolled in the school.  33,465 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 7,077 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $8,935 plus fees of $2,917. Texas Tech is ranked 406 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

6/10
Overall
7/10
Academics
3/10
Resources
8/10
Outcomes
5/10
Value

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

Rankings

Rankings for Texas Tech University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards
Challenging
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SAT 1110/1280
ACT 23/28
GPA 3.76
Applications Accepted
67.9% 
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Applications Due Jan 1, 2023
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $75

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Annual Cost to Attend

Texas Resident Tuition
$8,935
In State Costs for Texas Tech University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$2,917
Room and Board $10,346
Budget for Other Expenses$4,384
Total One Year Cost$27,782
Out of State Resident Tuition
$21,205
Out of State Costs for Texas Tech University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$2,917
Room and Board $10,346
Budget for Other Expenses$4,384
Total One Year Cost$40,052

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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 subjects studied by Texas Tech University students
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.

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