Texas Tech University
Admissions
Interested in attending Texas Tech University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Texas Tech University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Texas Tech University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Texas Tech accepted 69% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.
In the most recent year, 38,566 people applied and 26,634 were accepted.
Accepted/Applied
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Texas Tech University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 28% ended up enrolling at Texas Tech University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Texas Tech University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Texas Tech considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Class Rank
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Standardized Test Scores
Important
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- Recommendation(s)
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Considered
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Level of Applicant's Interest
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Interview
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Texas Tech University?
Grades
Students who recently attended Texas Tech University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.67. 25% of freshmen who attended Texas Tech were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 54% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Texas Tech University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
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