Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX · Large city

AskSchool #268 of 300PublicDoctoral university – very high research (R1)Test optional
Acceptance rate
72.7%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$19,070
Sticker price $27,443
Graduation rate
69%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$62,454
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
72.7%
Applicants (fall 2023)
34,020
Admitted (fall 2023)
24,116
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
7,217
Yield (admitted who enroll)
30%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
71%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
71%
SAT reading, middle 50%
550–640
SAT math, middle 50%
540–640
ACT composite, middle 50%
23–28
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
33% / 11%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
required
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
considered
Recommendations
considered
Demonstration of competencies
considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
considered
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$12,457
Family income $30–48k$13,851
Family income $48–75k$17,058
Family income $75–110k$22,073
Family income $110k+$24,622
Full sticker price (per year)
$27,443
Tuition & fees – in-state
$11,852
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$24,451
Median debt at graduation
$21,500
Students with federal loans
41%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
69%
Freshmen who return for year 2
85%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$46,893
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$62,454

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
32,394
Graduate students
8,177
Student-to-faculty ratio
20 : 1
Women
50%
Students receiving Pell grants
28%
Full-time faculty
85%

Undergraduate diversity

White52%
Hispanic30%
Black6.1%
Two or more4.5%
Asian3.5%
International2.1%
Unknown1.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.4%
Pacific Islander0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Business & Marketing23%
Communication & Journalism10.0%
Engineering9.3%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences8.6%
Family & Consumer Sciences7.1%
Agriculture6.0%
Interdisciplinary Studies5.1%
Psychology4.5%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Lawrence Schovanec, Ph.D
Main phone
(806) 742-2011
Address
Broadway and University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79409-5005

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

We haven’t verified this college’s deadlines and requirements yet. Check its admissions website.