Committed to teaching and the advancement of knowledge, Texas Tech University, a comprehensive public research university, provides the highest standards of excellence in higher education, fosters intellectual and personal development, and stimulates meaningful research and service to humankind.
| Acronym | TTU |
| Nickname | Red Raiders |
| Motto / Slogan | Strive for Honor |
| Colour | Scarlet and Black |
| Mascot | Raider Red and The Masked Rider |
| Founded | 1923 |
| Location | Lubbock, Texas, United States |
| Address | 2500 Broadway Lubbock, Texas 79409 |
As a public research university, Texas Tech advances knowledge through innovative and creative teaching, research, and scholarship. The University is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. The University is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
With a career at Texas Tech University, you are limited only by your own ambition. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. When you work here, you become part of our campus community that's dedicated to advancing each other personally and professionally.
Texas Tech provides many services that help students succeed, including:
Academic advising
Tutoring centers
Career development services
Internship support.
Texas Tech is a major research university with over $300 million in research expenditures across science, engineering, agriculture, and technology. This gives students opportunities to: work on real-world research projects, collaborate with faculty, and gain hands-on learning experience.
The university has 600+ student organizations, clubs, sports teams, and cultural groups, creating a lively campus environment where students can build friendships and leadership skills.
UNDERGRADUATE:
A non-refundable application fee of $75 to complete your application.
POSTGRADUATE:
Non-refundable application fee (Required) – $75 initial application fee, or $25 for each subsequent application in the same term.
Optional Supplemental Items:
International Students:
View the international students page for specific requirements.
Admission requirements vary by program. View the graduate program page for specific requirements.
International Students:
UNDERGRADUATE:
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POSTGRADUATE:
Email: [email protected],[email protected]
Phone : (806) 742-1480, 8067422787
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
After receiving his doctorate in mathematics from Indiana University, Schovanec joined Texas Tech’s faculty as an assistant mathematics professor. Today, as the university’s 17th president, his tenure at Texa... read more
Since Schovanec’s appointment, Texas Tech has received more than $1 billion in philanthropic gifts, and the university’s infrastructure has seen considerable improvements through the investment of more than $900 million in campus facilities.
As Provost, Hendrick carries a wide-ranging portfolio of responsibilities, overseeing Texas Tech's 13 degree-granting colleges, regional campuses in Texas, and a private-public partnership campus in Costa Rica. His leadership extends to critical components of the university, including University Libraries and public-facing outreach entities such as Texas Tech University Press, Texas Tech Museum, and the National Ranching Heritage Center. In this capacity, he supervises a dedicated team of more than 1,000 full-time staff members and collaborates closely with nine vice provost offices to ensure the holistic support of faculty, students, and staff.
Originally named Texas Technological College, the college opened in 1925 with six buildings and an enrollment of 914. Graduate instruction did not begin until 1927 within the school of Liberal Arts. A “Division of Graduate Studies” was established in 1935 and eve... read more
By action of the Texas State Legislature, Texas Technological College formally became Texas Tech University on September 1, 1969.