Texas Tech University, TX
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Texas Tech University Rankings
Affordability69
Selectivity44
Retention64
Graduation25
Earnings56
Diversity62
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Texas Tech University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture2%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing18%
Communication, Journalism8%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Engineering14%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs1%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences7%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities3%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Multi-disciplinary Studies10%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies6%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology3%
Public Administration and Social Service1%
Social Sciences5%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into Texas Tech University
71%
Admission Rate
575
Median SAT Math
580
Median SAT Reading
25
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)530–620
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)540–620
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)22–27
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Texas Tech University
$9K
In-State Tuition
$19K
Out-of-State Tuition
$23K
Average Total Cost
$17K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $12K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $13K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $17K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $21K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $22K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Texas Tech University
45%
Receive Federal Loans
$16K
Median Federal Debt
65%
Repayment Rate
$226
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 31% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 7% | 9% |
| >$110K | 25% | 7% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $19K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $16K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $19K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $13K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $34K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $26K | $15K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $7K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 61% | 35% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 65% | 39% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 72% | 44% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 79% | 48% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Texas Tech University
85%
Retention Rate
27%
Transfer Rate
12%
Withdrawal Rate
60%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 34% | 32% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 60% | 51% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 63% | 52% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 58% | 50% | 53% |
| Black | 53% | 35% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 63% | 44% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55% | 42% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 70% | 36% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 50% | 36% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 61% | 46% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 56% | 37% | 44% |
| Other race | 67% | 36% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Texas Tech University
93%
Employment Rate
$42K
Median Salary
$28K
25 Pctl Salary
$59K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 93% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 91% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 82% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $13K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $28K | $17K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $42K | $28K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $59K | $42K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $72K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $42K | $28K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $48K | $32K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $51K | $34K | $35K |
Students
Students at Texas Tech University
30,795
Undergraduates
70%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
6,252
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 47% | 66% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 53% | 33% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 7% | 20% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 55% | 30% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30% | 39% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 3% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 23% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 10% | 14% |
| >$110K | 29% | 10% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Texas Tech University, TX
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
1 miles, W
Vista College Lubbock
3 miles, SW
Texas College of Cosmetology-Lubbock
3 miles, SW
Lubbock Christian University
3 miles, W