Texas Tech University (TTU) Introduction and Academics

Introduction

Texas Tech University is a public research university and is the largest comprehensive institution for providing higher education in the Texas Tech University system. TTU was started in the year 1923 by legislative action and was then known as Texas Technological College. The first classes were held in 1925 with a total enrollment of 914 students. The graduate classes were started in 1927. In 1969, the Texas State Legislature renamed this school to its current name now.

Currently, TTU has a total enrollment of 31,600 students. The main campus is located in Lubbock on an area of 1839 acres. Other campuses include the Research Center in East Campus (Lubbock), research facilities at Reese Technology Center (west of Lubbock), TTU Farm at Pantex, agricultural field laboratories at New Deal, and TTU Center at Junction. This school comprises 11 colleges: Graduate School, University College, Honors College, School of Law, the Colleges of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Architecture, Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Engineering, Human Sciences, Mass Communications, and Visual and Performing Arts.

This institution is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools for awarding baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees and certificates.

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Information Summary

Ranks 10th in Texas and 285th overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about)	90.7
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance	$24,472
Admission Success rate	N/A
ACT / SAT 75%ile scores	27 / 1240
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty	20 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time)	85% / 61%
Enrollment Total (all students)	38,209

Academics

Offered are 150 undergraduate, 100 master’s and 50 doctoral degree programs.

Undergraduate Degrees

The undergraduate degree programs include: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (B.L.A.), Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), and Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree programs. The Bachelor of Arts degree program is available in different areas of study such as Anthropology, Biochemistry, Communication Studies, Geosciences, History, Philosophy, Psychology, and Political Science. The students opting for the Bachelor of Science degree program can specialize in areas such as Agribusiness, Animal Science, Natural Resources Management, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Physics, Zoology, Health, and Geosciences.

Graduate and Doctoral Degree Programs

The graduate degree programs offered include: Master of Arts (M.A.), Master of Science (M.S.), Master of Agriculture (M.Ag.), Master of Architecture (M.Arch.), Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.), Master of Education (M.Ed.), and Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.). The doctoral programs available at Texas Tech University include Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), and Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.).

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Admissions

To seek admission, students are required to submit the ApplyTexas Application for admission to four-year institutions. Students are also recommended to submit essays and letters of recommendation. First time freshman admissions require submission of the admission application form, official high school transcripts, and ACT/SAT test scores.

Admissions are primarily granted on the basis of academic performance, educational preparation, standardized test scores, high school coursework, extracurricular activities, and socioeconomic background.

International Applicants

International students are recommended to apply for admissions before April 1 for fall and summer semesters and before October 1 for spring semester. They are required to submit the application form, original secondary school transcripts/national exam score report, and certificates/provisional diplomas. They are also required to provide evidence of their proficiency in English by submitting their TOEFL/IELTS scores. They can submit their ACT/SAT scores (if available).

Financial Aid

TTU provides financial aid to students to help them meet their educational expenses. The basic objective of providing financial aid is to bridge the gap between family resources and annual educational expenses of the students enrolled for various programs at this school. Different financial aid programs available for the students are: grants, work-study opportunities, scholarships, and student loans.

Scholarships, Grants, and Loans

The need-based grant options include the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG), Texas Public Education Grant, TEXAS Grant, and Federal TEACH Grant. Students can avail various loan options such as Federal Direct Student Loan (subsidized or unsubsidized), Federal Parent PLUS loan, and Federal Graduate PLUS loan. Students can also apply for work-study programs wherein they can seek in-campus and off-campus work-study positions. The merit-based awards include Presidential scholarship awards, Institutional Competitive scholarships, and General University scholarships.

FAFSA

To apply for financial aid, students are required to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the U.S. Department of Education. To be eligible for financial aid, students must be U.S citizens or eligible non-citizens. TTU recommends a priority deadline early March to apply for the financial aid.

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Students

This university encourages the development of a well-rounded personality and therefore provides numerous options to students to get involved in extracurricular activities. The Center for Campus Life offers services such as orientation session for first time freshman students, guidance in understanding the curriculum requirements and new majors for students, and training, counseling, and assistance for career-related queries. The center also provides career development advice and conducts career preparation workshops for the students. The university has more than 400 student organizations that provide a number of opportunities for the students and faculty to get involved in the campus life. The Student Government represents the student body and organizes various student involvement activities.

Texas Tech University: Housing and Dining

TTU offers on-campus and off-campus housing options for the students. There are 13 residence halls, an apartment complex, and two suite-style halls. Dining facilities are available for the students at dining halls, The Market (a food court), Steak Escape©, Sbarro©, Chick-fil-A©, Zi Asian Cuisine©, and Cold Corner. The food options include made-to-order deli, fast food items, main plate comfort foods, Grab n’ Go menu items and pre-packaged food items such as entree salads and super sandwiches.

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Athletics

This school competes in NCAA Division I and is a member of the South Division of the Big 12 Conference. The intercollegiate athletic teams are known as the Red Raiders. The men’s athletic teams include: Golf, Cross Country, Tennis, Basketball, Baseball, Track & Field, and Football. The women’s teams include: Cross Country, Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Softball, Soccer, Golf, and Track & Field.

Athletic facilities are available for the students at Rip Griffin Park, Jones AT&T Stadium, United Spirit Arena, John B. Walker Soccer Complex, Rocky Johnson Field, and Terry and Linda Fuller Track & Field Complex.

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