Overview

Texas Tech University is a University institution located in Lubbock, TX, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 2500 Broadway
Lubbock, TX  79409-5005
United States

Contact Phone: 806-742-2011

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agribusiness/agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Communication/journalism
Agricultural Economics
Agronomy And Crop Science
Animal Sciences, General
Food Science
Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architecture
Landscape Architecture
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Cell/cellular And Molecular Biology
Exercise Physiology And Kinesiology
Microbiology, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other
Business/commerce, General
Finance, General
Hotel/motel Administration/management
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Retailing And Retail Operations
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Advertising
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Journalism
Mass Communication/media Studies
Public Relations/image Management
Radio And Television
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural Teacher Education
Education, General
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, General
Construction Engineering
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Energy Systems Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Professional, Technical, Business, And Scientific Writing
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Child Care And Support Services Management
Child Development
Family And Community Services
Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences, General
Family Resource Management Studies, General
Human Development And Family Studies, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Dietetics/dietitian
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences
Geography And Environmental Studies
International/globalization Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Nutrition Sciences
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental/natural Resources Law Enforcement And Protective Services
Natural Resources/conservation, General
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Economics, General
Geography
International Economics
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Dance, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fashion/apparel Design
Interior Design
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Visual And Performing Arts, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

35,400

Applied

23,837

Accepted

32,579

Enrolled

Female Admissions

18,768

Females Applied

12,658

Females Accepted

67%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

16,632

Males Applied

11,179

Males Accepted

67%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

75

Application Fee

3.62

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	3 recommendations Other requirements may exist (see below)
Other requirements:	ACT or SAT scores

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 1st	September 1st
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	600	550	640
SAT Math	596	540	640
ACT Composite	26	23	28

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

8,934

In-state

21,174

Out-of-state

8,934

In-district

Fees

2,918

Full-time student fees

10,460

Room & board

6,694

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

12,571

Avg. Financial Aid Package

12,980

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

6,728

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,654

Avg. Loan Aid

4,303

Avg. Grant Aid

10,017

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

57%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

9%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

32,579

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

7%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	29.05%
Black or African American	5.99%
White or Caucasian	54.54%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.33%
Asian	3.15%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.07%
Two or more races	4.21%
Other	0.96%

Gender

Male (50.79%)

Female (49.21%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	23%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Carol of Lights and Arbor Day

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Society of Petroleum Engineers, American Association of Drilling Engineers, American Medical Student Association, American Medical Women's Association and Pre-Nursing Association

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
TechAlert system, bike registration, crime prevention programs

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Fencing		No	No
Football	No	Division 1
Golf	No	Division 1
Gymnastics		No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track		No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Triathlon		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Fencing		No	No
Football		No	No
Golf	No	Division 1
Gymnastics		No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track		No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Triathlon		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Faculty

2,195

Total Faculty

21:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 1,502

Part-time - 693

Male - 1,185

Female - 985