University of North Texas
Denton, TX
72% admitted · $15,358/yr after aid
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX · Public · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 73%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $19,890
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 70%
- Median earnings
- $67,143
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Texas Tech University is a public college in Lubbock, TX with 32,394 undergraduates. It admits 73% of applicants, and admitted students average 1190 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $19,890 per year ($15,008 for families earning under $30,000). 70% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $67,143 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 73%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 34,020
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 24,116
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 30%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing550–640
200800
SAT Math540–640
200800
ACT Composite23–28
136
What Texas Tech University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankRequired
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $28,525
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $11,852
- Out-of-state tuition
- $24,451
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$15,008
- $30–48k$14,846
- $48–75k$16,756
- $75–110k$20,147
- $110k+$25,269
Get a personal estimate with Texas Tech University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 70%
- Freshman retention
- 85%
- Median earnings
- $67,143
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 32,394
- Student–faculty ratio
- 20:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 32%
- White52%
- Hispanic30%
- Black6%
- Asian4%
Texas Tech University FAQ
What is Texas Tech University's acceptance rate?+
Texas Tech University admits 73% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Texas Tech University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 550–640 on SAT Reading and Writing and 540–640 on SAT Math; the average total is 1190.
What ACT score do you need for Texas Tech University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 23–28.
Is Texas Tech University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Texas Tech University?+
In Fall 2023, 34,020 students applied to Texas Tech University and 24,116 were admitted; 7,217 enrolled.
Does Texas Tech University consider legacy status?+
No. Texas Tech University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Texas Tech University require an essay?+
Texas Tech University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Texas Tech University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $28,525 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $19,890.
What is Texas Tech University's graduation rate?+
70% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 229115 · How we use this data
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