71%

Acceptance Rate

$7,454

Avg.Financial Aid

003644

FAFSA Code

Texas Tech University (TTU)

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Public

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Not applicable

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    SACSCOC

  • Website

    www.ttu.edu
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    38,209

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

#N/A

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Address

Broadway and University Avenue

Rankings

As long as US universities are concerned, the rankings which are provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere. The ranking of universities by Forbes is done keeping in mind common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others. Moreover, Forbes has placed Texas Tech University at the 311st position among other national universities.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    1st Aug

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    71%

  • SAT Range

    1070 - 1240

  • SAT/ACT

    Required

  • ACT Range

    22 - 27

  • High School GPA

    Recommended

  • Application Fee

    $75

  • Accept Common App

    None

Admission to the university is easy and the students are recommeded to make the most out of it. Texas Tech University has 3 admission thresholds. The admission process starts by filling up the form and submitting a fee of $75. If the SAT score of a student lies in the range of 1070-1260, it would improve her chances. A candidate, in order to take admission to Texas Tech University, must score 24 in her ACTs. But, in certain cases, those having ACT scores less than 22 are also given admission. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at Broadway and University Avenue, Lubbock, Texas 79409-5005. They can also call them at (806) 742-2011.

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $15,531

  • Average Annual Cost

    $6,576

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $24,472

  • Other Fees

    $2,504

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $9,772

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $4,420

Total One Year Cost

$24,472

Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to TTU. The full-time cost of attendance is approximately $28,570 per year. Students can also explore numerous financial aid options offered by the university.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Doctor's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

20:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

85%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

61%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$6,226

Faculty Overview

59%

Male Professors

41%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...

    462 Graduates

  • Health and Physical Education/Fitne...

    379 Graduates

  • Business Administration, Management...

    348 Graduates

  • Marketing

    266 Graduates

  • Psychology, General

    243 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    224 Graduates

  • Human Development, Family Studies,...

    221 Graduates

  • Mechanical Engineering

    220 Graduates

  • Psychology, General

    243 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    224 Graduates

  • Human Development, Family Studies,...

    221 Graduates

  • Mechanical Engineering

    220 Graduates

  • Public Relations, Advertising, and...

    217 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    172 Graduates

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

    170 Graduates

  • Finance and Financial Management Se...

    168 Graduates

  • Petroleum Engineering

    121 Graduates

  • Civil Engineering

    114 Graduates

  • Information Science/Studies

    101 Graduates

  • Agricultural Business and Managemen...

    95 Graduates

  • Animal Sciences

    95 Graduates

  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human...

    91 Graduates

  • History

    86 Graduates

  • Radio, Television, and Digital Comm...

    85 Graduates

  • Economics

    84 Graduates

  • Chemical Engineering

    82 Graduates

  • Architecture

    79 Graduates

  • Political Science and Government

    76 Graduates

  • Hospitality Administration/Manageme...

    75 Graduates

  • Communication and Media Studies

    62 Graduates

  • Electrical, Electronics and Communi...

    62 Graduates

  • English Language and Literature, Ge...

    62 Graduates

  • Industrial Engineering

    62 Graduates

  • Sociology

    60 Graduates

  • Mathematics

    56 Graduates

  • Rhetoric and Composition/Writing St...

    56 Graduates

  • Agricultural Public Services

    53 Graduates

  • Fine and Studio Arts

    53 Graduates

  • Music

    51 Graduates

  • Nutrition Sciences

    47 Graduates

  • Agriculture, General

    46 Graduates

  • Computer and Information Sciences,...

    46 Graduates

  • Science, Technology and Society

    46 Graduates

  • Chemistry

    44 Graduates

  • Specialized Sales, Merchandising an...

    43 Graduates

  • Romance Languages, Literatures, and...

    41 Graduates

  • Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...

    35 Graduates

  • Natural Resources Conservation and...

    35 Graduates

  • Microbiological Sciences and Immuno...

    34 Graduates

  • Journalism

    32 Graduates

  • Business/Commerce, General

    30 Graduates

  • Family and Consumer Economics and R...

    30 Graduates

  • Plant Sciences

    29 Graduates

  • Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...

    28 Graduates

  • Social Work

    27 Graduates

  • Geography and Cartography

    24 Graduates

  • Computer Engineering

    22 Graduates

  • Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Se...

    21 Graduates

  • Anthropology

    19 Graduates

  • Linguistic, Comparative, and Relate...

    19 Graduates

  • Construction Engineering

    18 Graduates

  • Philosophy

    18 Graduates

  • Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomica...

    17 Graduates

  • Physics

    17 Graduates

  • Environmental/Environmental Health...

    16 Graduates

  • Interior Architecture

    16 Graduates

  • International/Global Studies

    16 Graduates

  • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

    14 Graduates

  • Landscape Architecture

    11 Graduates

  • Design and Applied Arts

    9 Graduates

  • International Business

    9 Graduates

  • Zoology/Animal Biology

    8 Graduates

  • Foods, Nutrition, and Related Servi...

    6 Graduates

  • Biological and Physical Sciences

    5 Graduates

  • Dance

    5 Graduates

  • Food Science and Technology

    5 Graduates

  • Natural Resources Management and Po...

    4 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

31,957

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

27%

Full-time / Part-time

87% / 13%

Students Gender

Male

53%

US National: 44%

Female

47%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

53%

Unknown

1%

Black

7%

Hispanic

30%

Two or more races

3%

Non Resident alien

3%

Asian

3%

American Indian/Alaska native

0%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

6%

Out Of State

92%

In State

2%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$65,285 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

24%

Averege Housing Cost

$5,442/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $3,995/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$3,995/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Raider Red

School Colors

scarlet and black

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Big Twelve Conference

Total Male Athletes

260

Total Female Athletes

164

Intramural Sports

23

Sports Club

66

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Football

Golf

Tennis

Track and Field

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Golf

Soccer

Softball

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Security

The university additionally offers an on-campus housing facility for students who wish to dwell nearby. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $8,670 per year for living on campus. Texas Tech University has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at TTU costs around $3,995 per year. To ensure the safety and security of students, the university has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. There are around 52% male and 48% female students enrolled at the university.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$42,200/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$51,400/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$13,500 - $31,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$140 - $322

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

57%

Average Aid Per Year

$7,454

Students Receiving Federal Grants

25%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,717

Students Receiving State Aid

15%

Average Aid Per Year

$6,073

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

46%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,724

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$11,532

$30K - $48K

$10,285

$48K - $75K

$6,371

$75K - $110K

$2,608

> $110K

$1,581

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$2,398,416

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$16,242,493

In case the students at Texas Tech University face any financial issues concerning the fees and cost of living, and find the same to be high, they can seek help from the financial aid department of the varsity. It focuses on settling the issues that students face, and candidates can be assisted with scholarships, grants, and student loans. The average financial aid at Texas Tech University is around $4,901 and the federal grant is $5,024. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $5,143 as well as institutional aid worth $4,901. At TTU, the total amount of need-based scholarships/grants awarded to students stands at $2,398,416 per year. On the other hand, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants offered in a year add up to $16,242,493.

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