Outcomes at Texas Tech
Graduation Rate
63.75%
Transfer-out Rate
24.17%
Retention Rate
86.00%
The graduation rate at Texas Tech University is 63.75% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. 2,986 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 4,684 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 59.67%.
The transfer-out rate is 24.17% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The retention rate (full-time students) is 86% that is extremely higher (most students continue to attend) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Texas Tech University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Texas Tech University. 2,986 students have completed and 1,132 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 112 students still enrolled and 454 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 4,684 | 4,684 |
| Completers | 2,986 (63.75%) | 2,986 |
| Transfer-out | 1,132 (24.17%) | 1,132 |
| Still Enrolled | 112 (2.39%) | 112 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 454 (9.69%) | 454 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 1,939 students have completed in 4 years and additional 876 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 1,939 (41.40%) |
822 (33.94%) |
1,117 (49.38%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 876 (18.70%) |
564 (23.29%) |
312 (13.79%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 171 (3.65%) |
129 (5.33%) |
42 (1.86%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 63.75% (2,986/4,684) | 62.55% (1,515/2,422) | 65.03% (1,471/2,262) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 61.54% (8/13) | 50.00% (3/6) | 71.43% (5/7) |
| Asian | 64.18% (86/134) | 69.33% (52/75) | 57.63% (34/59) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 63.90% (177/277) | 59.31% (86/145) | 68.94% (91/132) |
| Hispanic | 57.68% (672/1,165) | 54.43% (332/610) | 61.26% (340/555) |
| White | 65.94% (1,868/2,833) | 65.57% (941/1,435) | 66.31% (927/1,398) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 37.50% (3/8) | 50.00% (2/4) | 25.00% (1/4) |
| Two or More Race | 63.16% (36/57) | 61.54% (16/26) | 64.52% (20/31) |
| Unknown | 65.52% (19/29) | 62.50% (10/16) | 69.23% (9/13) |