So, you’re thinking about applying to Texas Tech University, and you’re curious about your chances of admission. Well, we’re here to help! Of course, there are a lot of factors in the admissions process, and it’s impossible to accurately predict whether you’ll be admitted or not. However, the most important factors in the admissions game are your GPA and test scores. So, using those as a measure, we can give you an estimate of your chances.

With an acceptance rate of 63%, admission to Texas Tech is somewhat competitive. Based on our analysis, to have a good chance of being admitted, you need to be at the very top of your class and have an SAT score of close to 1200, or an ACT score of around 25.

Not quite there? Try taking our SAT prep course and you’ll still have a chance of getting in, but it’s in the single digits. Let’s take a closer look at Texas Tech admission statistics.

Texas Tech 2018 Admissions Statistics: Class of 2022

Texas Tech’s acceptance rate in 2018 was 63%. For students applying to the class of 2022, out of 23,311 applicants, Texas Tech admitted about 14,592. The average GPA of admitted applicants was 3.44, the average ACT score was 25, and the average SAT score was 1180.

For students who took the ACT, the 25th percentile score of successful applicants was 23, and the 75th percentile score was 27.

For students who took the SAT, the 25th percentile score was 1090. The 75th percentile score was 1280.

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If you’re somewhere in the middle of these numbers, remember that a high test score can compensate for a slightly lower GPA, and vice versa. If you’re at the lower end, it helps if you’re a diverse applicant, the child of an alum, or have incredible personal achievements. Still, at the 25th percentile, your chances of getting in are in the low single digits.

Other aspects of your application, such as athletics, extracurricular and recommendations, are important, but will likely only make a difference for admission if you’re in the 75th percentile range for your GPA and SAT/ACT scores.

As we said, admission to Texas Tech is somewhat competitive. Even if Texas Tech is your dream school, and even if you’re in the 75th percentile, you’ll still want to make sure you apply to a wide variety of schools to ensure you’ll gain admission somewhere.

Generally, you should have at least three safety schools (where you are in the 75th percentile of GPA/test scores), three reach schools (where you are in the 25th percentile of GPA/test scores) and three target schools (where you are near the average for GPA/test scores) on your list.

OK, so you’ve decided to apply. We took a look at Texas Tech’s admissions requirements to help you get everything in order.

Texas Tech 2020 Application Requirements: Class of 2024

To apply to Texas Tech, you’ll need to fill out the ApplyTexas Application, submit an ACT or SAT score, pay the $75 application fee, and submit your high school transcript. Everything should be submitted by December 1st.

Here’s a full list of application requirements:

• Fill out the ApplyTexas Application
• Submit an ACT score or SAT score
• Pay the $75 application fee
• Submit your high school transcript

The application deadline is December 1st. December 1st is also the financial aid application deadline.

Have you been admitted to Texas Tech? Congratulations! Below is a glimpse of what your classmates will be like.

Texas Tech 2018 Admitted Students Profile: Class of 2022

If you matriculate at Texas Tech, you’ll be joining a diverse class, with students from all over the U.S. and the world, and have a chance to study in dozens of fields.

Here are some interesting facts about the recently admitted class:

• Roughly 55% are male and 45% are female
• 5% of students are international

Texas Tech has a diverse class, as well, with a large number of people of color. The ethnicities of admitted applicants are:

• International: 5%
• Underrepresented minority: 0.5%
• Two or more races: 2.4%
• White: 62%

What do these admitted students plan to study? Texas Tech offers dozens of majors, and students matriculating there pursue a wide number of subjects. Here is a list of some of the top programs:

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• Business
• Management
• Marketing

Now, how are you going to pay for this?

Texas Tech Tuition Figures

At $32,921, Texas Tech’s cost of attendance is astronomical. But, don’t panic! Most incoming students receive some form of financial aid, and the average award is $7,489.

Here’s a fuller look at Texas Tech tuition and financial aid in 2017:

• Total budget: $32,921
• Average financial aid package: $7,489
• The average student debt of a Texas Tech graduate is $36,224

Now, what is life like at Texas Tech? Let’s take a look.

Texas Tech Location

Texas Tech’s main campus is located in Lubbock, Texas.

Much of Texas Tech’s architectural style is based on Spanish Renaissance styling.

Remember, you’re going to Texas Tech for its excellent academics! Below is a look at what academic life will be like.

Texas Tech Academics

Texas Tech has dozens of majors. Some of the school’s more interesting majors are:

• Animal Sciences
• Biological and Physical Sciences
• Chemical Engineering
• Dietetics
• Economics
• Fashion/Apparel Design
• Geography
• Industrial Engineering
• International Economics
• Landscape Architecture
• Mathematics
• Petroleum Engineering
• Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
• Rhetoric and Composition
• Sociology
• Zoology

Now, let’s take a look at life outside the classroom at Texas Tech.

Student Life at Texas Tech

Texas Tech has hundreds of student organizations, covering academic interests, creative and performing arts, cultural and racial initiatives, gender and sexuality affinity groups, government and politics interests, and various media and publications.

Here’s a sampling of Texas Tech’s student activities:

• American Geriatrics Society
• Business in Healthcare Club
• Dermatology Club
• Empathy and Advocacy Bookclub
• Family Medicine Interest Group
• Gay-Straight Alliance
• Arabic Club
• Capoeira Club
• Engineers Without Borders
• Generation One
• German Club
• Intercultural Dialogue Association
• League Of United Latin American Citizens
• Mentor Tech Student Organization
• Silent Raiders
• The Impact Movement
• West Texas Turkish American Student Association

Are you an athlete? Texas Tech’s got plenty of options for you.

Texas Tech Athletics

Texas Tech offers a large number of intercollegiate sports, with extensive varsity, as well as club, offerings, for both men and women. So, if you’re not up to varsity level, remember there are plenty of club and intramural sports to try out for, too.

Texas Tech’s sports include:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Football
• Cross-Country
• Golf
• Track & Field
• Tennis

Who might you become with a Texas Tech degree? Let’s take a look at some well-known and successful alums:

Notable Alums

Texas Tech has produced politicians, business tycoons, entertainers, musicians, media figures, and leaders in dozens of other fields.

Here’s a list of some particularly well-known alums:

• NASA astronaut Rick Husband
• Author Rachel Caine
• Sculptor Ken Little
• Designer Holly Hunt
• Architect Douglas Moss
• US Bank CEO Robert J. Lewis
• General Motors chairman Edward Whitacre, Jr.
• Actor George Eads
• Journalist Scott Pelley
• Musician John Denver

And this is only a partial list!

Remember!

Getting into Texas Tech is somewhat competitive. Don’t despair if you get a no. If you have a strong GPA and high test scores, you have a great chance of getting into at least one of the more competitive schools. And if you don’t, remember: where you go is NOT who you are. If you work hard, you’ll end up at a school that’s right for you, and still get a great education.

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