Universities/TX/Texas Tech University

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX · Public · 32,394 students

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$62k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
73%Acceptance Rate
69%Graduation Rate
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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)68.7%
Students who graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rate (4 years)47.4%
Students who graduate on time
First-Year Retention Rate85.0%
Students who return for sophomore year
First-Generation Students32.4%
Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

1190
Average SAT Score
Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)
800 (min)1600 (max)
26
ACT Midpoint Score
Middle 50% of admitted students (out of 36)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Business & Marketing21.9%
Communications9.7%
Engineering9.2%
Biological Sciences8.7%
Psychology4.9%
Education4.0%
Computer Science3.9%
Social Sciences3.9%
Humanities3.0%
History0.9%
Mathematics0.6%
Health Sciences0.5%

Faculty & Resources

$12k
Average Faculty Salary/Year
$9k
Instructional Spend per Student
$2.1B
Total Endowment

Texas Tech University — Academics

Texas Tech University has a graduation rate of 68.7%, reflecting the academic experience at this institution.

The first-year retention rate is 85.0%, meaning most students continue their studies after the first year.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 1190, and the ACT midpoint is 26. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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