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#18 Best colleges in TexasTexas Tech University
Lubbock, TX · Public · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $19,070 a year
Median debt at graduation: $21,500 (all students)
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Rankings
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In America
- Best colleges for criminal justice in America#139 of 1,046
- Best colleges for social work in America#109 of 605
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in America#175 of 950
- Best colleges for accounting in America#228 of 1,132
- Best colleges for business in America#341 of 1,563
- Best colleges for education in America#293 of 1,318
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- Best colleges for marketing in America#186 of 834
- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in America#154 of 681
- Best value colleges in America#156 of 674
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in America#288 of 1,238
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in America#437 of 1,829
- Most affordable colleges with strong academics in America#170 of 690
In Texas
- Best colleges for criminal justice in Texas#4 of 60
- Best colleges for social work in Texas#4 of 34
- Most affordable colleges with strong academics in Texas#3 of 20
- Best colleges for education in Texas#11 of 65
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in Texas#15 of 85
- Best colleges for accounting in Texas#11 of 61
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- Best colleges for marketing in Texas#10 of 54
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in Texas#12 of 64
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in Texas#12 of 63
- Best colleges for finance in Texas#11 of 57
- Best colleges for English in Texas#13 of 67
- Best colleges for music in Texas#11 of 56
- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in Texas#4 of 20
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in Texas#14 of 68
- Best colleges for history in Texas#14 of 67
- Best colleges for mathematics in Texas#14 of 67
- Best colleges for psychology in Texas#15 of 71
- Best colleges in Texas#18 of 85
- Best colleges for business in Texas#17 of 79
- Best test-optional colleges in Texas#14 of 65
- Best colleges for chemistry in Texas#14 of 63
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in Texas#14 of 62
- Best colleges for engineering in Texas#11 of 46
- Best colleges for art and design in Texas#13 of 54
- Best value colleges in Texas#5 of 20
- Best value colleges in the South in Texas#5 of 20
- Lowest net price for middle-income families in Texas#5 of 20
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.69%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.85%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,190 · ACT 25.5
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.20 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$8,554
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $27,443 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 32,635 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 50% · Women 50% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 32% |
| First-year students from another state IPEDS, fall 2023 | 7% |
| Total students | 40,773 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $19,070 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $27,443 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $21,500 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 69% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 60% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 57% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 65% |
| First-year retention | 85% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $62,454 |
| Admission rate | 73% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | $75 |
| Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026 | About $990 a month for a one-bedroom |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 28% |
| Average SAT | 1190 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 550–640 |
| SAT math | 540–640 |
| ACT composite | 23–28 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Very good · Top 27% (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | |
| Computing and information science | |
| Electrical engineering | |
| Construction Engineering | |
| Chemical Engineering | |
| Industrial Engineering | |
| Mechanical engineering | |
| Computer engineering | |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | |
| Civil engineering | |
| Accounting | |
| Science, Technology and Society | |
| Finance | |
| Business (general) | |
| Information science | |
| Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies | |
| Business administration | |
| Geology and earth science | |
| Marketing | |
| Chemistry | |
| Agricultural business | |
| Mathematics | |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | |
| Economics | |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | |
| Interior Architecture | |
| Architecture | |
| Biochemistry | |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | |
| Public relations | |
| Nutrition Sciences | |
| Geography | |
| Writing and rhetoric | |
| Political science | |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | |
| Social work | |
| Liberal arts | |
| Communication studies | |
| Biology | |
| Agriculture | |
| Interdisciplinary studies | |
| Hospitality management | |
| Music | |
| Global studies | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | |
| Animal Sciences | |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | |
| Journalism | |
| Psychology | |
| History | |
| Family and human development | |
| Sociology | |
| Fine arts | |
| English | |
| Broadcasting | |
| Agricultural Public Services | |
| Natural resources and conservation | |
| Romance languages | |
| Anthropology | |
| Theatre |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Biological and physical sciences, Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Criminology, Dance, Design, Education (general), Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians, Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, Food Science and Technology, General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations, Geography and Environmental Studies, Human resources, International business, Landscape Architecture, Linguistics, Philosophy, Physics, Physiology and pathology, Plant Sciences, Secondary education, Visual and performing arts, Zoology/Animal Biology.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Business | |
| Engineering | |
| Biology | |
| Communication | |
| Family and consumer sciences |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | City |
| Part-time undergraduates | 9% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 7% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $10,742 |
| Sports | NCAA Division I · Big Twelve Conference |
| ROTC | Army · Air Force |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 20 to 1 |
| Undergraduates registered with the disability office | About 11%IPEDS, 2023–24 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 85%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $26,321IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Dorm space | For about 26% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)About 6 miles away · about 30 minutes by car |
| Town population | 264,814Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | LubbockIn or next to this city |
| Typical weather | 42°F in January · 81°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Lubbock Wfo, TX, about 4 miles away |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.05 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.01 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.02 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.14 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Texas Tech University’s Compass Score?
- Very good (grade B+). It ranks in the top 26% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Texas Tech University cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $19,070 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Texas Tech University?
- Texas Tech University admitted 73% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Texas Tech University’s graduates do?
- 69% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $62,454; the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 229115
- Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (very high research)
- Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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