About Texas Tech University (TTU)
Type
Public
4 Years
Student Population
38,209
Website
www.ttu.eduAccreditation
SACSCOC
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
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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
1st Aug
Acceptance Rate
71%
SAT Range
1070 - 1240
ACT Range
22 - 27
Application Fee
$75
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Recommended
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
$15,531
Average Annual Cost
$6,576
Books And Supplies
$1,200
Other Fees
$2,504
Room And Board
$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
Doctor's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
20:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
85%
Part-Time Retention Rate
61%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$6,226
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
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
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
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
31,957
Socio-Economic Diversity
27%
Part-time
13%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
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 Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
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.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$42,200/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$51,400/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$140 - 322
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$7,454
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,717
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$6,073
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,724
Average Grant & Scholarship by 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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