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Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas 79409-5005

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Known for business — major research university

Texas Tech University is a public institution in Lubbock with particular strength in business and engineering. With an average SAT of 1182, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 32.4K undergraduates with a 21:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

67% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $62,454 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,071.

Established
1923
Motto
"From here, it's possible."
Mascot
Masked RiderRaider Red
Type
Public research university
Conference
NCAA Division I FBS (formerly Division I-A) and is a member of the Big 12 Conference
Division
Division I
71%Acceptance
1182SAT Avg
32,446Students
21:1Student:Faculty
67%Grad Rate
$62,454Earnings 10yr
$20,071Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Texas Tech University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate70.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1182

Reading & WritingMid: 600
550640
MathMid: 595
540630

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2228

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

70.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1182

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$11,852
Tuition (out-of-state)$24,451
Room & Board$10,460
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$27,472
Average Net Price$20,071
Median Debt at Graduation$21,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$228

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,922
$30–48K$15,173
$48–75K$18,376
$75–110K$23,239
$110K+$24,903

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$20,071

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5700.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,250

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

247

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (290)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
32,446
Gender Split
50% / 50%
Women / Men
First Generation
32%
Pell Grant Recipients
26%

Race & Ethnicity

White 53%
Black 6%
Hispanic 30%
Asian 3%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate67.5%
Freshman Retention84.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$52,588
8 Years$57,570
10 Years$62,454

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$49,500
Men
$71,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#198
Forbes
#161
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#426

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Varsity Sports — Lady Raiders

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

106Above Average

Estimated from TX state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Dallaspop. 1.3M
299 mi(518 min)
Austinpop. 960K
333 mi(577 min)
San Antoniopop. 1.5M
350 mi(607 min)

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