TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
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Texas Tech University
School Overview
The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Lubbock, TX). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral (and professional) degree.
Contacting the School
Broadway And University Avenue
Lubbock, TX 79409-5005
Main Phone: (806) 742-2011
Web Site: www.ttu.edu
Student Body Size and Diversity
In Fall 2002, the school had 24,961 (full-time equivalent) students. 94.5% of students attend full-time, while 5.5% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 2,358 male students and 2,173 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 52% of the student body, while females made up 48%.
Minority enrollment included African-American (3)%, Hispanic (10)%, Asian (2)%, and Native American (1)%.
School Selectivity
In the class starting in 2002,
69% of applicants were admitted.
Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 480. One quarter of students scored at least 590.
Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 500 or higher. One fourth of students scored 610 or higher.
Degree Levels
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctor's Degree
- First-Professional Degree
Degree Programs
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Agribusiness
Agricultural ScienceArchitectureArea Cultural And Ethnic StudiesBusiness And ManagementCommunicationsComputerEducationEngineeringEngineering Technology And TechniciansEnglish Language And LiteratureEnvironmental ConservationHealth CareHistory And Social SciencesHome EconomicsHumanities And Liberal ArtsInterdisciplinary StudiesLaw School And LegalLeisure Recreation And FitnessLife SciencesLiterature And LanguageMathematicsPerforming And Visual ArtsPhilosophy And ReligionPhysical SciencesPsychologyPublic Administration And Public ServiceSales And MarketingSchool Accreditation
Texas Tech University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.
Texas Tech University is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC). The school is state accredited.
Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid
Texas Tech University belongs to the following athletic conferences:
- Big Twelve Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).
The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.
Special Student Services
Academic Services
- Remedial assistance
- Accelerated programs
- AP credits
- Distance learning options
- Study abroad
Financial Flexibility
- ROTC
- Student employment services
- Work-study (Co-op)
- Career counseling
- Placement services for graduates
Cost of Attending
| In-State, Living On Campus: | $ 13,507 |
| In-State, Living With Family: | $ 6,466 |
| Out of State, Living On Campus: | $ 20,047 |
Admission Requirements
The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:
Required:- High-school GPA is required.
- Secondary school rank is required.
- Secondary school record is required.
- Standardized test scores are required.
- A college preparatory program is required.
- The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.
Neither Required Nor Recommended:- Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
- A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.
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