Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
34,356 applied, 24,958 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
What does Texas Tech cost?
$19,890 a year in-state
Out of state: about $32,489 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $28,525.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$15,008
$30,000–$48,000
$14,846
$48,000–$75,000
$16,756
$75,000–$110,000
$20,147
over $110,000
$25,269
Sticker, in-state
$28,525
In-state, with aid
$19,890
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $24,451 a year, against $11,852 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $12,599 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
Does Texas Tech need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked Texas Tech's fall 2027 rule yet. Texas Tech didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
73% for fall 2024: 24,958 of 34,356 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Texas Tech University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1090 to 1280 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Texas Tech University cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $16,756 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $28,525.
How much does Texas Tech University cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at Texas Tech is $24,451 a year, against $11,852 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $19,890 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $12,599 tuition gap gives about $32,489 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is Texas Tech University's graduation rate?
67% of students finish within six years and 44% within four (IPEDS).
