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Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas · Public

69%acceptance rate
1110–1260SAT middle 50%
23–28ACT middle 50%
$16,773average net price, in-state

Texas Tech University admitted 69% of 38,566 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1110–1260 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 64% of students graduate within six years.

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Application deadlines

Texas Tech University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:

Regular decision
Rolling admission

The application fee is $75, and Texas Tech University accepts the Common App fee waiver.

Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Texas Tech University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.

Early decision and early action

Texas Tech University doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.

What admissions weighs

How Texas Tech University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.

Very important

  • Course rigor
  • Class rank
  • GPA
  • Test scores

Important

  • Essay
  • Recommendations
  • Activities
  • Talent or ability
  • Character
  • Volunteering
  • Work experience

Considered

  • First generation
  • Where you live
  • Showing interest

Not considered

  • Interview
  • Legacy
  • State residency
  • Religion

High school GPA

First-year students averaged a 3.64 GPA. 25% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.

  • 4.05%
  • 3.75–3.9933%
  • 3.50–3.7438%
  • 3.25–3.4918%
  • 3.00–3.245%
  • 2.50–2.992%
  • 2.00–2.490.2%
  • Under 2.00.1%

Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.

What it costs

Full price with housing is $28,022 in-state and $40,621 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $16,773 on average (in-state).

Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:

  • $0–30k$13,922
  • $30–48k$15,173
  • $48–75k$18,376
  • $75–110k$23,239
  • $110k+$24,903

Quick answers

What is Texas Tech University’s acceptance rate?

Texas Tech University admitted 69% of applicants: 26,634 of 38,566 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).

When is Texas Tech University’s application deadline?

Texas Tech University uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.

What SAT score do you need for Texas Tech University?

The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1110 to 1260, with a median around 1180. A score at or above 1180 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.

How much is Texas Tech University’s application fee?

The application fee is $75 for 2026–27, and Texas Tech University accepts the Common App fee waiver.

Does Texas Tech University have supplemental essays?

Yes. For 2026–27, Texas Tech University asks 4 questions of its own on top of the main essay (no admission essay. these four are optional scholarship questions). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.

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