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Texas Tech University
Lubbock,
TX
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate67%
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About Texas Tech
Texas Tech University is a public, state university in the city of Lubbock, Texas. Texas Tech was founded in 1923. The university enrolls around 40,378 students per year, including 32,953 undergraduate students.
Texas Tech Acceptance Rate
It is moderately difficult to get into Texas Tech. The acceptance rate at Texas Tech is 67%. Out of 35,400 applications received in 2021, 23,837 students were offered admission.
| Texas Tech University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 67% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 33.85% |
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Texas Tech University is located in the city of Lubbock, Texas,.
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College Info
Texas Tech Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Aug 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Texas Tech is Aug 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Texas Tech is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Texas Tech University is a member of the Coalition for College.
More than an application, the Coalition provides free tools and resources to help students through the college admissions process, beginning as early as 9th grade.
Texas Tech SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1110 - 1260
Math SAT Range
540 - 640
Reading SAT Range
550 - 640
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1260 and Above
Good
1110 to 1260
Avg
1110 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Texas Tech students is 1196. Applicants with SAT scores of 1260 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Texas Tech, while applicants with SAT scores between 1110 to 1260 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1110 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Texas Tech.
Texas Tech Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$23,512
In State$35,752
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$8,934
$21,174
Fees
$2,918
$2,918
Housing
$10,460
$10,460
Books
$1,200
$1,200
Student Life
Wondering what life at Texas Tech is like? There are approximately 40,378 students enrolled at Texas Tech, including 32,953 undergraduate students and 7,425 graduate students. 88% percent of students attend school full-time, 93% percent are from TX and 7% percent of students are from other states.
88%
Full Time10%
Part Time93%
In State7%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
40,378
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
67%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Aug 1
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