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Texas Tech University
Texas Tech University says yes to 72.7% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $62,454 median earnings.
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Texas Tech University sits in Lubbock proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Petroleum Engineering, where graduates median $139,864 four years out. 27.8% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. Most of its 32,394 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 85% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1090 and 1270 — above the TX middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Texas Tech University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Texas Tech University received 34,020 applications and admitted 24,116 (70.9%), with 7,217 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1090–1270 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Texas Tech University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 550 | 590 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 580 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 25 | 28 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Texas Tech University compares
| Texas Tech University | Texas median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 72.7% | 84.4% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $11,852 | $13,498 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $62,454 | $54,132 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Texas Tech University: $62,454 median at year ten, versus $54,132 across Texas institutions.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $11,852 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $24,451. For non-residents, Texas Tech University's $24,451 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
Texas Tech University is a big school: 32,394 undergraduates at last count.
68.7% graduate within six years. Roughly 31% don't — ask a Texas Tech University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Texas Tech University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | $139,864 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $113,062 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $107,110 |
| Construction Engineering | $102,312 |
| Chemical Engineering | $99,747 |
| Industrial Engineering | $98,266 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $98,113 |
| Computer Engineering | $92,615 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $90,143 |
| Civil Engineering | $89,969 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $89,891 |
| Science, Technology and Society | $88,953 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $86,795 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $86,278 |
| Information Science/Studies | $81,289 |
| Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies | $78,435 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $75,702 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $74,591 |
| Marketing | $72,953 |
| Chemistry | $70,673 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $69,689 |
| Mathematics | $69,664 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | $69,628 |
| Economics | $68,973 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $66,440 |
| Interior Architecture | $64,751 |
| Architecture | $63,871 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $63,013 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | $62,457 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $62,247 |
| Nutrition Sciences | $62,087 |
| Geography and Cartography | $60,831 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $60,563 |
| Political Science and Government | $59,466 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $59,001 |
| Social Work | $58,441 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $58,375 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $58,196 |
| Biology, General | $57,789 |
| Agriculture, General | $57,343 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $57,262 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $57,221 |
| Music | $57,043 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $56,496 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | $56,117 |
| Animal Sciences | $55,753 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | $54,498 |
| Journalism | $53,206 |
| Psychology, General | $53,051 |
| History | $52,969 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $51,921 |
| Sociology | $51,527 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $50,892 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $50,849 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $50,279 |
| Agricultural Public Services | $50,248 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $48,134 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $47,290 |
| Anthropology | $42,913 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $30,074 |
Median earnings for these 60 Texas Tech University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $62,454 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 22 additional Texas Tech University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Texas Tech University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1090–1270 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 72.7% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Texas Tech University's acceptance rate?
70.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 24,116 admitted from 34,020 applicants.
How much does Texas Tech University cost?
In-state tuition is $11,852; out-of-state students pay $24,451. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Texas Tech University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $62,454 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Texas
- Texas Wesleyan University — 69.2% admitted
- The University of Texas at Dallas — 65.1% admitted
- The University of Texas at Arlington — 79.9% admitted
- Southwestern Adventist University — 78.4% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.