Texas Tech University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - ExcellentQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Fair

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Texas Tech University is a large four-year, public school with 40,380 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1923 and is one of the 6 schools and colleges located in Lubbock, Texas.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, and doctoral degree are available at Texas Tech University.

Majors
Offered
170
Texas Tech University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 170 majors. The most popular concentrations are Engineering, Business, Education, Communication and Journalism, and Work and Family Studies. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Texas Tech University student retention rate is high at 86% (well above Texas average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
86%
Good
The graduation rate at Texas Tech University is average: 65%.

Student to faculty ratio at Texas Tech University is reasonably decent -- 21:1. Find out more details regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are high, about $21,300 annually. The additional fees at Texas Tech University not covered by tuition are around $3,000, which comes to a total of $24,300 per academic year.

Read the details about Texas Tech University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
67%
Doable
According to government data, 35,400 applications were submitted and 23,837 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get accepted at this school.

The school might accept your dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Texas Tech University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,700
Medium
Texas Tech University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Texas Tech University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Texas Tech University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 7,700 students, which offers a good on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable: roughly $6,700 a year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Texas Tech University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Texas Tech University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Texas Tech University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Texas Tech University
Broadway and University Avenue
Lubbock, Texas
79409-5005, USA
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