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Texas Tech University

Texas Tech University was created by legislative action in 1923 and has the distinction of being the largest comprehensive higher education institution in the western two-thirds of the state of Texas. The university is the major institution of higher education in a region larger than 46 of the nation's 50 states and is the only campus in Texas that is home to a major university, law school and medical school. 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 eventually became known as the Graduate School in 1954. By action of the Texas State Legislature, Texas Technological College formally became Texas Tech University on September 1, 1969.Texas Tech University is located on the South Plains of West Texas in Lubbock (pop. 243,839). As the University was being established, several potential locations, including Floydada, Plainview, Big Spring, and Sweetwater were considered, before Lubbock was selected.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.

Ranking

# 1001st-1200th

QS Survey 2023

# 213th

US News 2022

# 601st-800th

Times Higher 2022

# 801st-1000th

QS Survey 2022

Admission Criteria & Eligibility

Acceptable Proof of English Proficiency for Texas Tech University:
Proof of English Proficiency is mandatory for ALL International Undergraduate students.
Students must submit proof of English Proficiency through one of the following ways:
Exams:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language; TOEFL)
The minimum TOEFL score required to show proof of English Proficiency is 550 (paper-based version) or 79 (internet-based version). TOEFL score must be received directly from the Educational Testing Service (ETS); Texas Tech University's institutional code for International Undergraduate Admissions is B100. TOEFL scores are valid for only two years.
IELTS (International English Language Testing Service; IELTS)
The minimum IELTS required score is an overall band score of 6.5 on the Academic version; IELTS General Training results are not acceptable. There is no IELTS institution code for Texas Tech University. IELTS scores are valid for only two years.
SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test; SAT)
The minimum Evidence-based Reading and Writing score required to show proof of English Proficiency is 500. SAT Scores must be received directly from the College Board. Texas Tech University's Institutional code for International Undergraduate students is 6859.
ACT (American College Testing Program; ACT)
The minimum English score required to show proof of English Proficiency is 21. ACT Score must be received directly from the ACT organization. Texas Tech University's Institutional code is 4220.
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic; PTE Academic)
The minimum required PTE Academic score is 60. PTE General and PTE Young Learners results are not acceptable. There is no PTE Academic institution code for Texas Tech University. PTE Academic scores are valid for only two years.
Cambridge CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English; CPE)
The minimum required Cambridge CPE grade is C. There is no institutional code for the Cambridge CPE. The Cambridge CPE is valid for life.
Cambridge CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English ; CAE)
The minimum required Cambridge CAE grade is B. There is no institutional code for the Cambridge CAE. The Cambridge CAE is valid for life.

 
 

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Campus

Campus Facts

1,839

(Acres) Main Campus Size

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Number of Campuses

1923

Established Year

Weather

14°C

Winter Day Temp.

-3°C

Winter Night Temp

24°C

Spring Day Temp.

7°C

Spring Night Temp.

33°C

Summer Day Temp.

18°C

Summer Ngt Temp.

24°C

Autumn Day Temp.

8°C

Autumn Ngt Temp.

Student Diversity

11:9

Male : Female

6.7%

Int. Students

37,010

Total Students

33,309

Full Time Students

71 %

White

13 %

Latin American

4 %

African American

2 %

Asian

Cost of Living

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Cost of Living in city

$12,078

Living cost of campus

Contact Details

Texas Tech University

2500 Broadway, Lubbock, Texas, United States of America, 79409

Phone: + 1- 806- 742-3667
College Website

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