Texas Tech University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	8,069
Student to faculty ratio	21 to 1
Acceptance rate	68%
Students retention rate	85%
On-time graduation rate	63%

Located in Lubbock, Texas, Texas Tech is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Texas Tech University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Texas Tech boasts an impressive student retention rate of 85% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 68% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

67.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,852

Cost of attendance at Texas Tech University in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$7,907
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$24,122

Cost of attendance at Texas Tech University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$17,011
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 78 of freshman students at Texas Tech University received on average $8,823 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,823

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	1,417	22%	$5,056	$7,163,950
Other Federal Grant	2,009	32%	$4,519	$9,078,227
State Grant/Scholarships	1,417	22%	$6,161	$8,730,679
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	4,698	74%	$5,495	$25,813,335
Total Grant & Scholarships	4,944	78%	$8,823	$43,622,241

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Texas Tech University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Texas Tech University students is 62.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 65.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 60.4%.

62.7%

asian 67.2% 90 students
African American 58.9% 172 students
white 64.4% 2,048 students
unknown 51.3% 20 students
hispanic 57.9% 664 students
International Students 68.0% 121 students
Mixed Race 67.7% 46 students

Sport Conferences

Football Big Twelve Conference
Baseball Big Twelve Conference
Basketball Big Twelve Conference
Track and Cross Country Big Twelve Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Texas Tech University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Texas Tech University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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