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$11,852
per year
In-State Tuition
67%
Acceptance Rate
69%
Graduation Rate
85%
Retention Rate
Texas Tech University is a public four-year institution in Lubbock, TX. Programs offered include Business Administration, Marketing, Psychology, Finance and Mechanical Engineering.
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26 of 26 CLEP exams accepted
Technology & Computer Science
Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Business & Finance
Engineering
Arts & Communications
Sports & Fitness
Fashion & Textile
Agriculture & Environment
Trades & Skilled Labor
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A combined program in the biological and physical sciences, awarded overwhelmingly as an associate degree (93%) for transfer into a bachelor's science program. NCES CIP 30.0101 "Biological and Physical Sciences".
A self-directed program drawing on several fields, usually taken to complete general-education requirements before transferring. NCES CIP 24.0102 "General Studies".
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
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Team Sports(6)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
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Soccer
Volleyball
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Golf
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
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Texas Tech automatically awards Presidential Merit Scholarships of $1,000-$9,000 per year to admitted freshmen based on SAT/ACT and unweighted GPA (3.0+), with a test-optional grid.
For students entering Fall 2026
Presidential Merit Scholarship (1500-1600 SAT or 34+ ACT)
Automatic$4,000–$9,000 per year
Renewable: Renewal GPA depends on award: 3.5 for $7,000-$9,000, 3.25 for $3,000-$6,500, 3.0 for $1,000-$2,500, plus 30 TTU hours
Automatic with admission; guaranteed if admitted by April 1 for fall entry. Priority scholarship deadline December 1.
SAT or ACT. Amount within this band depends on unweighted GPA (3.0 to 4.0). Non-residents awarded a Presidential Scholarship also qualify to pay in-state tuition.
Presidential Merit Scholarship (1400-1490 SAT or 31+ ACT)
Automatic$3,000–$8,000 per year
Renewable: Renewal GPA depends on award: 3.5 for $7,000-$9,000, 3.25 for $3,000-$6,500, 3.0 for $1,000-$2,500, plus 30 TTU hours
Automatic with admission; guaranteed if admitted by April 1 for fall entry. Priority scholarship deadline December 1.
SAT or ACT. Amount within this band depends on unweighted GPA (3.0 to 4.0). Non-residents awarded a Presidential Scholarship also qualify to pay in-state tuition.
Presidential Merit Scholarship (1300-1390 SAT or 28+ ACT)
Automatic$1,500–$6,500 per year
Renewable: Renewal GPA depends on award: 3.5 for $7,000-$9,000, 3.25 for $3,000-$6,500, 3.0 for $1,000-$2,500, plus 30 TTU hours
Automatic with admission; guaranteed if admitted by April 1 for fall entry. Priority scholarship deadline December 1.
SAT or ACT. Amount within this band depends on unweighted GPA (3.0 to 4.0). Non-residents awarded a Presidential Scholarship also qualify to pay in-state tuition.
Presidential Merit Scholarship (1200-1290 SAT or 25+ ACT)
Automatic$1,000–$6,000 per year
Renewable: Renewal GPA depends on award: 3.5 for $7,000-$9,000, 3.25 for $3,000-$6,500, 3.0 for $1,000-$2,500, plus 30 TTU hours
Automatic with admission; guaranteed if admitted by April 1 for fall entry. Priority scholarship deadline December 1.
SAT or ACT. Amount within this band depends on unweighted GPA (3.0 to 4.0). Non-residents awarded a Presidential Scholarship also qualify to pay in-state tuition.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 25, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$12,457
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$62,454
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Jul 2026
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Financial Accounting Accounting | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP French Language — Level 1 World Languages | 5 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP French Language — Level 2 World Languages | 16 | 66 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock County
Control
Public
Programs Listed
71 career paths
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