Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas

PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1923Large citySEVP certified

About

Texas Tech University (Texas Tech, TTU, or simply Tech) is a public research university in Lubbock, Texas, United States. Established in 1923 and called Texas Technological College until 1969, it is the flagship institution of the five-institution Texas Tech University System. As of fall 2025, the university enrolled 42,455 students, making it the sixth-largest university in Texas. The university offers degrees in more than 150 courses of study through 13 colleges and hosts 55 research centers and institutes. Texas Tech University has awarded nearly 325,000 degrees since 1927, including over 75,000 graduate and professional degrees. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$24,451
Estimated total for international students: US$41,124
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison): US$11,852
Total cost for in-state students: US$28,525

Net price calculatordepts.ttu.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 32,394
Graduate students: 8,177
International undergraduates: 2%
Students per teacher: 20 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 73%
SAT: Reading and writing 550–640 · Maths 540–640
ACT: 23–28

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 70%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$67,143

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (313)

Bachelor's degrees79 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAgricultural Business and ManagementAgricultural Public ServicesAnimal SciencesAnthropologyApplied Horticulture and Horticultural Business ServicesArchitectureBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiological and Physical SciencesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralCell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralConstruction EngineeringCriminologyDanceDesign and Applied ArtsDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEducation, GeneralElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEnergy Systems Technologies/TechniciansEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringEnvironmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyFamily and Consumer Economics and Related StudiesFamily and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, GeneralFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsFood Science and TechnologyGeneral Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing OperationsGeography and CartographyGeography and Environmental StudiesGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHistoryHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesHuman Resources Management and ServicesIndustrial EngineeringInformation Science/StudiesInterior ArchitectureInternational/Globalization StudiesJournalismLandscape ArchitectureLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesMarketingMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMicrobiological Sciences and ImmunologyMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNutrition SciencesPetroleum EngineeringPhilosophyPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPlant SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsScience, Technology and SocietySocial WorkSociologySpecialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing OperationsSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasVisual and Performing Arts, General

Master's degrees87 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAgricultural Business and ManagementAgricultural Public ServicesAnimal SciencesAnthropologyArchitectureAtmospheric Sciences and MeteorologyBilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural EducationBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiological and Physical SciencesBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBiotechnologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCurriculum and InstructionDanceData ScienceDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchEducational/Instructional Media DesignElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringEnvironmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyFamily and Consumer Economics and Related StudiesFamily and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, GeneralFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsFood Science and TechnologyGeography and CartographyGeography and Environmental StudiesGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHistoryHospitality Administration/ManagementHousing and Human EnvironmentsHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesHuman Resources Management and ServicesIndustrial EngineeringInformation Science/StudiesLandscape ArchitectureLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManufacturing EngineeringMarketingMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMicrobiological Sciences and ImmunologyMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMuseology/Museum StudiesMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNutrition SciencesPetroleum EngineeringPharmacology and ToxicologyPhilosophyPhysicsPlant SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationResearch and Experimental PsychologyRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSecurity Science and TechnologySocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesSystems EngineeringTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasVeterinary Biomedical and Clinical SciencesWildlife and Wildlands Science and Management

Doctoral degrees49 subjects

Agricultural Business and ManagementAgricultural Public ServicesAnimal SciencesBehavioral SciencesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication and Media StudiesComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCurriculum and InstructionEconomicsEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchEducational/Instructional Media DesignElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering ScienceEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental DesignEnvironmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyFinance and Financial Management ServicesGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHistoryHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesIndustrial EngineeringMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMusicNutrition SciencesPetroleum EngineeringPharmacology and ToxicologyPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPlant SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentResearch and Experimental PsychologyRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSpecial Education and TeachingStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesSystems EngineeringTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasVeterinary Biomedical and Clinical SciencesVisual and Performing Arts, GeneralWildlife and Wildlands Science and Management

Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)2 subjects

LawVeterinary Medicine

Undergraduate certificates31 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAgricultural Business and ManagementAgricultural Production OperationsAgricultural and Domestic Animal ServicesAnimal SciencesArchitectureBilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural EducationBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCommunication and Media StudiesComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralEnergy Systems Technologies/TechniciansEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesGeneral Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing OperationsGeography and CartographyHistoric Preservation and ConservationHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesHuman Resources Management and ServicesInternational BusinessLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMusicPetroleum EngineeringPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationReal EstateRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesVisual and Performing Arts, General

Graduate certificates65 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAgricultural Business and ManagementAgricultural Production OperationsAgricultural Public ServicesArchitectural Sciences and TechnologyArchitectureBehavioral SciencesBilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural EducationBiological and Physical SciencesBiotechnologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralCity/Urban, Community, and Regional PlanningClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementConstruction EngineeringCurriculum and InstructionEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchEnergy Systems EngineeringEngineering, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEnvironmental DesignEnvironmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyGerontologyHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoric Preservation and ConservationHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesInternational Relations and National Security StudiesInternational/Globalization StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMathematicsMedieval and Renaissance StudiesMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMusicPetroleum EngineeringPhilosophyPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPlant SciencesPublic HealthPublic Policy AnalysisPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationPublishingResearch and Experimental PsychologyRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesScience, Technology and SocietySecurity Science and TechnologySoil SciencesSpecial Education and TeachingStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching Assistants/AidesVisual and Performing Arts, General

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.