Texas Tech University Admission
Application Fee
$75
Graduate Application Fee
$75
Acceptance Rate
70.89%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
29.93%
Freshmen Enrollment
6,809
SAT Scores
1,170
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 35,400 students have applied and 23,837 students have allowed to admit to Texas Tech University (Acceptance rate: 67.34%). Texas Tech's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 28.56 % where 6,809 students have finally enrolled out of 23,837 admitted students.
Texas Tech acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and The University of Texas at Dallas, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 74.25%).
Texas Tech enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 32.22%).
How to Apply to Texas Tech University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Texas Tech. Texas Tech offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.gototexastech.com/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.depts.ttu.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | www.depts.ttu.edu/financialaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.depts.ttu.edu/financialaid/netCostCalcHome.php |
| Veterans Tuition | www.depts.ttu.edu/mvp |
| Athletic | www.depts.ttu.edu/studentconduct/right-to-know.php |
| Disability Service | www.depts.ttu.edu/sds/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Texas Tech and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Texas Tech University is 1,170 and the average ACT score is 25. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Texas Tech University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,137). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech University | 1,170 | 25 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,137 | 24 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas | 1,075 | 62 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Texas Tech University, 2,305 students submitted SAT scores (34% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,170 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 550 | 600 | 640 |
| Mathematics | 540 | 590 | 640 |
| Total | 1,090 | 1,190 | 1,280 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Texas Tech University, 882 students submitted ACT scores (13% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 25 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 23 | 25 | 28 |
| English | 21 | 24 | 28 |
| Mathematics | 21 | 24 | 27 |
Texas Tech Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Texas Tech University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
6 items are Considered if submitted - Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |