Texas Tech University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Texas Tech University is a public research university in Lubbock, Texas, enrolling about 32,394 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 72.65% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $62,454 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $11,852
- 2024 Average Net Price: $19,070 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 72.65% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 32,394 91.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 68.69%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
- First-Generation Students: 32.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 0.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 85.3%
- Average SAT Score: 1190
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 34,543
- Applicants (IPEDS): 34,020
- Room & Board: $10,742 annual estimate
Texas Tech University: what the data shows
Common questions about Texas Tech University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Texas Tech University?
Texas Tech University is located in Lubbock, TX (ZIP 79409-5005).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Texas Tech University public or private?
Texas Tech University is a Public institution.
How much does Texas Tech University cost?
Published tuition: $11,852 in-state, $24,451 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $19,070.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $12,457 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $13,851 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $17,058 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $22,073 |
| $110,001+ | $24,622 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $47,408.
How hard is it to get into Texas Tech University?
Admission rate: 72.65%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1190 and midpoint ACT 26.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Texas Tech University?
Total enrollment: 32,394 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 34,543 students.
Graduate enrollment: 8,177 students.
About 91% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Texas Tech University?
150%-time completion rate: 68.69%.
First-year retention: 85.0%.
What do graduates of Texas Tech University earn?
Median earnings: $52,588 six years after entry; $62,454 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $21,500.
27.75% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Texas Tech University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (468 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (461 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (403 completions)
- Psychology, General (390 completions)
- Finance, General (360 completions)
- Mechanical Engineering (348 completions)
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General (329 completions)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (328 completions)
- Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology (293 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (288 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Texas Tech University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 72.65%; completion rate 68.69%; median earnings $62,454 at 10 years; net price $19,070. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$11,852
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Texas Tech University was $11,852.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$19,070
2024 Value
In 2024 Texas Tech University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,070.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$76,280 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$19,070 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$47,408 4-Year In-State Tuition
$97,804 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$10,742 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$23,794 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$95,176 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Texas Tech University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
27.75% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
41.09% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Texas Tech University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Texas Tech University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $7,517 | $16,013 | $15,403 |
| 2014 | $7,811 | $16,499 | $15,315 |
| 2015 | $8,028 | $17,388 | $16,804 |
| 2016 | $8,428 | $18,220 | $16,450 |
| 2017 | $8,860 | $18,652 | $17,134 |
| 2018 | $9,080 | $19,040 | $17,033 |
| 2019 | $9,300 | $19,260 | $17,571 |
| 2020 | $11,600 | $23,870 | $16,194 |
| 2021 | $11,852 | $24,122 | $17,313 |
| 2022 | $11,852 | $24,122 | $20,048 |
| 2023 | $11,852 | $24,451 | $20,071 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
72.65% Acceptance Rate
34,020 Total Applicants
24,116 Students Admitted
7,217 First-Time Students Enrolled
29.93% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1190
ACT Average: 26
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Texas Tech University reported total enrollment of about 32,394 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 50% male and 50% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (51.8%), Hispanic or Latino (30.3%), and Black or African American (6.1%). About 27.75% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 32.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
91.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Texas Tech University in 2024 is 32,394 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 34,543 students. Graduate enrollment is about 8,177 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
85.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 51.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
47.43% 100% Completion Time
68.69% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 47.43% of students graduating from Texas Tech University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 65% male / 35% female
- Computer and Information Sciences, General: 66% male / 34% female
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 48% male / 52% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Texas Tech University.
Return on Investment
$21,500 Median Student Debt
$62,454 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
34.43% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
718.75% Return on Investment
3.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Texas Tech University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 169 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 468 completions
2. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 461 completions
3. Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 403 completions
4. Psychology, General: 390 completions
5. Finance, General: 360 completions
6. Mechanical Engineering: 348 completions
7. Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General: 329 completions
8. Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 328 completions
9. Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology: 293 completions
Most popular programs at Texas Tech University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Texas Tech University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Texas Tech University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 85.3%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $11,757
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,554
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Texas Tech University is a public institution located in Lubbock, TX, classified as Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 32,394 students. Student body composition includes White (51.8%), Hispanic or Latino (30.3%), Black or African American (6.1%). The admission rate is 72.65%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1190. The 150%-time completion rate is 68.69%. Approximately 27.75% of students receive Pell Grants. About 32.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
Location
Lubbock, TX 79409-5005
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 169 distinct degree programs, Texas Tech University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Texas Tech University located?
Texas Tech University is located in Lubbock, TX.
What is Texas Tech University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Texas Tech University is 72.7% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 34,020 applicants and 24,116 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Texas Tech University cost?
Reported tuition is $11,852 and average net price is $19,070 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,742 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Texas Tech University?
Texas Tech University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 34,543 students, White (51.8%), Hispanic or Latino (30.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Texas Tech University?
About 32.4% of students at Texas Tech University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Texas Tech University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Texas Tech University reports midpoint SAT about 1190 and midpoint ACT about 26.
What do graduates of Texas Tech University earn?
Median earnings are $52,588 six years after entry and $62,454 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Texas Tech University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 68.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Texas Tech University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $21,500.
Is Texas Tech University public or private?
Texas Tech University is a public institution located in Lubbock, TX.
Is Texas Tech University an HBCU?
No. Texas Tech University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Texas Tech University a tribal college?
No. Texas Tech University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- Lubbock, Texas city profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Texas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.