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STATISTICS

Fall '08 Enrollment:
1,258 undergraduates
290 graduate students

Faculty:
82 tenured/ tenure-track

Total Endowment:
$41 Million

Endowed Chairs
& Professorships:
14

Scholarship Awards:
$1.6 Million

Total Research Funding:
$11 Million

EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES

Are you interested in science? Would you like a challenging and rewarding career in biotechnology, medicine, law, or environmental science? Perhaps you are interested in business and management, journalism, architecture or working as a turf specialist for a professional sports team. Would you like to be taught by professors who are leaders in research and who have been recognized for their excellence in the classroom? Would you like to get involved in research or an internship while in college? Would you like to receive scholarships to help fund your education? Awaiting you in CASNR is an outstanding faculty who will challenge you and prepare you to successfully meet the demands of a rewarding career in whatever field you choose.

The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) adheres to the highest standards of excellence in learning, research and engagement. Whether it’s food, fiber, natural resources, environmental sciences, management, or planning, CASNR leads the charge on regional, state and global levels.

With six academic departments, and several research centers and institutes, CASNR is preparing society-ready graduates with the ability to think creatively and analytically while also providing discoveries on current and emerging aspects of agricultural research with state, regional, national and global impacts.

CASNR is:

  • A leading college in the U.S. with programs awarding 12 baccalaureate, 14 masters and seven doctoal degrees in agricultural sciences and natural resources disciplines.
  • Currently ranked in the upper third in size among universities with agricultural sciences and natural resources programs.

CASNR has:

  • State-of-the-art research and teaching facilities.
  • A biotechnology – ready greenhouse.
  • A Collaborative design studio for landscape architecture
  • An Equestrian Center with one indoor and four outdoor arenas.
  • One on-campus and two off-campus research farms
  • A 2,300-acre ranch
  • An innovative turf management and maintenance program at the Rawls Course (Texas Tech’s European designed, 18-hole championship golf course).

2007 Strategic Plan Assessment Report: CASNR has completed its Strategic Plan Assessment for 2007. With record level productivity in teaching, research and outreach programs, CASNR is well on the way to being recognized as one of the top 20 academic institutions in the world by 2010.