Texas Tech University

Texas Tech University is moderately difficult to get into. The university admitted 67% of all applicants in 2021. Out of 35,400 applications received in 2023, 23,837 students were offered admission.

If you are planning on applying to Texas Tech University, the regular decision application deadline is August 1 and the fee for the application costs $75.

Students who submit their applications to Texas Tech University for fall semester should hear back from Texas Tech University by September 1.

Texas Tech University Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Texas Tech University's admissions stats.

Texas Tech University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.6
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	20.6%
Mean SAT Score	1196
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	33.85%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	12.96%
Waitlist	No

Texas Tech University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Texas Tech University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	8 1	September 1

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Texas Tech University does not offer early decision or early action.

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How To Get Into Texas Tech University

Texas Tech is a moderately difficult school to get into. Texas Tech evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, Texas Tech accepted 67% of all applicants, around 23,837 from 35,400 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Texas Tech, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Texas Tech University

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Texas Tech University

Texas Tech University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Texas Tech University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Texas Tech University

Curious about the factors that are considered by Texas Tech University during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Class Rank	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Application Essay	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Work Experience	Important
Geographical Residence	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Texas Tech University for more information on admission factors.

Texas Tech University Application Requirements

To apply to Texas Tech University, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Texas Tech University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	√	–
Other Requirements	–	–	√	ACT or SAT scores
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	–	3	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Texas Tech University?

Students admitted to Texas Tech University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.

Out of all students that were admitted, 99.9% submitted a class rank. At Texas Tech University 20.6% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 53.1% were in the top 25% and 84.4% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Texas Tech University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	1.16%
3.75 and 3.99	31.44%
3.50 and 3.74	44.17%
3.25 and 3.49	16.82%
3.00 and 3.24	4.23%
2.50 and 2.9	1.99%
2.00 and 2.49	0.18%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Texas Tech University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Texas Tech University is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2021, 33.85% of Texas Tech University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 12.96% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Texas Tech University?

To be competitive with other Texas Tech University applicants, you should aim to score between 1110 and 1260 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Texas Tech University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1260 and 25% of scored lower than 1110, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Texas Tech University student is 1196.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Texas Tech University students scored 640 or higher and 75% of students scored 550 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Texas Tech University students scored 640 or higher, and 75% scored a 550 or higher.

To be most competitive at Texas Tech University, you should strive to earn between 23 and 28 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 28 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Texas Tech University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 28, and three out of four students scored lower than 28 on the ACT.

A 23 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Texas Tech University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 23.

More Information on Transferring to Texas Tech University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Texas Tech University. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Texas Tech University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Texas Tech University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Texas Tech University?

❌ Students who are admitted to Texas Tech University must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does Texas Tech University accept transfer credits?

✅ Texas Tech University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Texas Tech University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Texas Tech University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Texas Tech University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Texas Tech University?

❌ No, Texas Tech University is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If you have higher than average scores, you should strongly consider submitting them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Texas Tech University's acceptance rate?

✅ Texas Tech University has an acceptance rate of 67%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Texas Tech University?

❌ Texas Tech University does not offer early decision.

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