TTU
Texas Tech University
2500 Broadway, Lubbock, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of Texas Tech University (TTU)
About this school
Texas Tech University, founded in 1923, is a public, comprehensive university. It is the largest university in the western two-thirds of Texas. The single-campus arrangement of the university, with a law school and health sciences center, is unique in the state, allowing easy transition to law and advanced degrees as well as professional degrees in health care fields. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Architecture, Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, and Human Sciences. Texas Tech is a leader in pioneering biotechnology and plant stress/water conservation research, improving alternative fuel capabilities and updating building standards through disaster and wind engineering research. These research opportunities allow students to enter university-wide honors programs. Its 1,839-acre campus is located in Lubbock.
- www.ttu.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
6,259
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:30,737
- Men:16,513 Men (53.7%)
- Women:14,224 Women (46.3%)
Location
Admission Information (TTU)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Texas Tech University is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 3 | 4 |
Science | 3 | 4 |
Foreign Language | 2 | - |
Social Studies | - | - |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | 5 | 6 |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | August 1 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 2500 Broadway |
City, State, Zip | Lubbock, TX 79409 |
Phone | (806) 742-1480 |
Fax | (806) 742-3055 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | August 1 |
Application Fee | $75 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | September 1 |
Accept Offer Of Admission | Not reported |
Waiting List Used | Yes |
Defer Admission | Student cannot defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Recommended for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | Recommended for all freshmen |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 69% of 25,207 applicants were admitted |
Women | 69% of 13,110 applicants were admitted |
Men | 69% of 12,097 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 7,489 (43%) of 17,438 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 3,677 (41%) of 9,061 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 3,812 (46%) of 8,377 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.75 |
375 And Above | 21% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 44% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 23% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 8% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 3% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 1% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 578 average |530-620 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 5% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 32% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 56% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 7% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 4% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 34% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 55% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 7% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 24 average |22-27 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 8% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 46% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 45% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 1% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (TTU)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $10,772|Out-of-state: $23,012 (48.2%)
- Room & Board: - $5,956 (26.65%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,200 (5.37%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $4,420 (19.78%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Texas Tech University accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 15 |
Award Notification Date | Not reported |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 003644 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 3,113 (66.4%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 2,306 (74.1%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 2,306 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 343 (14.9%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 68% |
Average Award | $14,477 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 2,044 (88.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,228 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,671 (72.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $2,353 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 1,229 (53.3%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 702 (15.0%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,866 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 16,239 (61.0%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 13,251 (81.6%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 13,251 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 1,075 (8.1%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 67% |
Average Award | $15,085 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 11,281 (85.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,786 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 10,784 (81.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $2,525 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 4,546 (34.3%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 3,132 (11.8%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,564 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 55% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $30,759 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 5.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 1.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Agriculture, Architecture, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education, Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Home Economics, Humanities, International Studies, Mathematics, Military Science, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Social Sciences |
Creative Arts/Performance | Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Dance, Journalism/Publications, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Community Service, Hobbies/Interests, Leadership, Memberships, Rodeo |
Special Characteristics | Children of Faculty/Staff, First-Generation College Students, Handicapped Students, Out-of-State Students, Veterans, Veterans' Children |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $2,520 |
Academics & Instruction (TTU)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
1,573
Part-Time Faculty
217
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
Not reported
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 4% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 24% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 18% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 15% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 18% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 12% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 9% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 5% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 31% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 52% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 6% of discussion sections/labs
- 40-49 students: - 5% of discussion sections/labs
- 50-59 students: - 0% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 3,185,678 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 2597 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Texas Tech University provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
84.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
34.9%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
53.7%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
59.0%
Programs & Majors (TTU)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (91)
- Accounting
- Advertising
- Agricultural Business and Management, General
- Agricultural Communication/Journalism
- Agricultural Economics
- Agriculture, General
- Agronomy and Crop Science
- Animal Sciences, General
- Anthropology
- Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
- Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
- Architecture
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
- Business/Commerce, General
- Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry, General
- Child Development
- Civil Engineering, General
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Construction Engineering
- Dance, General
- Dietetics/Dietitian
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Economics, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Engineering Technology, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Family Resource Management Studies, General
- Family and Community Services
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
- Fashion Merchandising
- Fashion/Apparel Design
- Finance, General
- Food Science
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
- French Language and Literature
- General Studies
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
- History, General
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
- Human Development and Family Studies, General
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Science/Studies
- Interior Architecture
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Economics
- International/Global Studies
- Journalism
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Landscape Architecture
- Latin American Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
- Microbiology, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music, General
- Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services
- Natural Resources/Conservation, General
- Petroleum Engineering
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
- Psychology, General
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Radio and Television
- Range Science and Management
- Rhetoric and Composition
- Russian Studies
- Science, Technology and Society
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
- Zoology/Animal Biology
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Engineering, Interdisciplinary studies
Online Degrees
Business administration, engineering, architecture, environmental design, hospitality & retail management, music education, personal and financial planning
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Musical Arts, Doctor of Education, Juris Doctor
Master's Programs of Study (113)
- Accounting
- Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness
- Agricultural Education
- Agricultural Sciences--General
- Agronomy and Soil Sciences
- Animal Sciences
- Anthropology
- Applied Economics
- Applied Physics
- Architecture
- Art Education
- Art History
- Art/Fine Arts
- Atmospheric Sciences
- Bioengineering
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Child and Family Studies
- Civil Engineering
- Classics
- Clinical Psychology
- Communication--General
- Computer Science
- Consumer Economics
- Counseling Psychology
- Counselor Education
- Cultural Studies
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Database Systems
- Distance Education Development
- Economics
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- Educational Psychology
- Electrical Engineering
- Elementary Education
- Energy and Power Engineering
- Engineering Management
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- English
- Environmental Design
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Management and Policy
- Environmental Sciences
- Exercise and Sports Science
- Experimental Psychology
- Family and Consumer Sciences-General
- Finance and Banking
- Fish, Game, and Wildlife Management
- Food Science and Technology
- Forensic Sciences
- Geography
- Geosciences
- German
- Gerontology
- Health Services Management and Hospital Administration
- Higher Education
- Historic Preservation
- History
- Home Economics Education
- Horticulture
- Hospitality Management
- Human Development
- Industrial/Management Engineering
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Interior Design
- Kinesiology and Movement Studies
- Landscape Architecture
- Law
- Linguistics
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Mass Communication
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Microbiology
- Multilingual and Multicultural Education
- Museum Studies
- Music
- Music Education
- Natural Resources
- Nutrition
- Petroleum Engineering
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Plant Sciences
- Political Science
- Psychology--General
- Public Administration
- Reading Education
- Rhetoric
- Romance Languages
- Science Education
- Secondary Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Software Engineering
- Spanish
- Special Education
- Sports Management
- Statistics
- Sustainable Development
- Systems Engineering
- Taxation
- Technical Writing
- Theater
- Toxicology
- Zoology
Campus Life (TTU)
Location & Geography
Population
236,065
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Campus Size
1,839 acres
Weather
Temperature | 24.6 average low in January, 90 average high in September |
Rain | 63 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 2 mile(s) from campus in Lubbock |
Nearest Train Station | - |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
26% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshmen are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
74%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
Mascot | Masked Rider and Horse |
School Colors | Scarlet and black |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, bowling, golf, racquetball, sand volleyball, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, weight lifting |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Texas Tech University offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities, society of petroleum engineers, hispanic student society, pre-nursing association, alpha lambda delta and phi eta sigma, catholic student association
Sororities
8% of women participate
Fraternities
5% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
27,318
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
30,737
Women
14,224
Men
16,513
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 2.6% Asian
- 6.4% Black/African-American
- 29.3% Hispanic/Latino
- 1.9% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 58.9% White
- 0.5% Unknown
International Students
5.1% from 90 countries
Average Age
21
Number of Graduate Students
6,259
Student Resources (TTU)
Study resources
Popular Departments
- Mathematics175 Documents
- Chemistry48 Documents
- History44 Documents
- Psychology34 Documents
- Theatre Arts20 Documents
Popular Courses
- MATH 1320 - College AlgebraMathematics
- HIST 2300 - History of the United States to 1877History
- PSY 1300 - General PsychologyPsychology
- CHEM 1308 - Principles of Chemistry IIChemistry
- MATH 2300 - Statistical MethodsMathematics
Popular Professors
- Yu HuaMATH 1320
- Bruce WhittleseyCHEM 1308
- Brooke BartoshHIST 2300
- Dan ChengMATH 2300
- Dr.GibbTHA 3309