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Texas Tech University

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73%

Acceptance Rate

32,394

Total Students

$24k

Sticker Price

69%

Grad Rate

$62k

Median Salary

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Data as of May 2026

🎯Can I Get In?

73%

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Acceptance Rate

Tests Required

73% accept rateNat'l avg: 66%

SAT Range1090–1280

ACT Range23–28

payments$75 application fee

groups32,394 students enrolled

schoolPublic · City: Large

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💰Can I Afford It?

Sticker Price

$24,451

Net Price

Not reported

$21,500Avg Debt

≈ $179/mo for 10 yrs

Avg salary after graduation$62,454/yr

Debt-to-income ratio34% (healthy)

Avg debt below national average ($29,400)

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💜Why Go Here?

Graduation Rate69%

Nat'l avg: 62%

Retention Rate85%

Nat'l avg: 68%

$62k

Avg Salary

↑ Above $46k avg

21:1

Faculty Ratio

Large classes

32.4k

Students

Large

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🏆How Does It Stack Up?

#72

US News

Top 100

#54

Forbes

Top 100

Deal Score81

Exceptional Value

diversity_132% First-Gen Students

trending_up100% Loan Repayment Rate

account_balance28% Pell Grant Recipients

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Early Decision deadline is Nov 1, 2026

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Texas Tech University is a public institution located in Lubbock, TX. With approximately 32,394 students, the university offers a range of academic programs and opportunities for student growth.

Deal Score

80.71

/ 100

Excellent Value

Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes

Academics & Admissions

Faculty-Student Ratio

21:1

Test Score Ranges

1185

SAT

Not reported

GPA

Class Sizes

Medium

based on faculty ratio

Application Deadline

Rolling

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price$24,451

Room & Board$10,742

Avg Grad Debt$21,500

Popular Majors

Computer Engineering$86k/yr

Computer and Information Sciences, General$83k/yr

Petroleum Engineering$80k/yr

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$80k/yr

Chemical Engineering$78k/yr

Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering$77k/yr

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$75 fee

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boltThe Vibe

"Texas Tech University offers a dynamic environment focused on student success and academic growth."

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Texas Tech University
Innovation Engine

A Tier-1 Research Powerhouse driving global discovery. Undergraduate students work alongside world-class faculty to solve humanity's toughest challenges.

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Federal + Private

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