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TT

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TXPublicCity Setting
Less Selective • 73% Acceptance
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73%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$19,070
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
32.4K
Students
Very Large campus body
$52,588
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Texas Tech University is a public institution located in the city setting of Lubbock, TX. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 32.4K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 73%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
32.4K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
73% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading550 - 640
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math540 - 640
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite23 - 28
1typical 50% range36
73%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing22% of degrees
Engineering9% of degrees
Biological Sciences9% of degrees
Social Sciences5% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Petroleum Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $139,864
Earnings 5yr: $116,140
Debt: $26,090
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $118,405
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $113,062
Earnings 5yr: $106,327
Debt: $23,197
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $110,865
Earnings 5yr: $110,997
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,110
Earnings 5yr: $98,444
Debt: $26,000
Construction Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $102,312
Earnings 5yr: $102,183
Debt: $24,098
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,716
Earnings 5yr: $104,362
Debt: N/A
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,747
Earnings 5yr: $96,061
Debt: $28,000
Industrial Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,266
Earnings 5yr: $104,083
Debt: $29,000
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,113
Earnings 5yr: $93,452
Debt: $25,396
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,392
Earnings 5yr: $95,346
Debt: N/A
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,899
Earnings 5yr: $121,452
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,615
Earnings 5yr: $104,343
Debt: $27,000
Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,464
Earnings 5yr: $78,644
Debt: N/A
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,540
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,143
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $19,750
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,969
Earnings 5yr: $91,736
Debt: $27,000
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,918
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,891
Earnings 5yr: $87,025
Debt: $21,673
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,607
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$19,070
In-State Tuition$11,852
Out-of-State Tuition$24,451
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

28%
Pell Grants
41%
Take Loans
65%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$52,588
+19% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$62,454

Completion Signals

69%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
85%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,250
Est. Monthly Payment
$165/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

50%
Men
50%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 50% men and 50% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
32%
Part-Time Share
9%
Avg Family Income
$72,431
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