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At Texas Tech University, we’re committed to realizing your academic goals through an affordable education. It’s no wonder we’re recognized nationally for being a best value university with the biggest return on your investment. We’ll set you up for success at a cost that is affordable!
- 84% of students receive aid (fall 2024)
- $230M in scholarships & grants (fall 2024)
Apply for admission today to maximize your aid opportunities!
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Important Dates
The 2026-2027 FAFSA/TASFA will open October 1, 2025.
December 1 - Fall Priority Admission/Scholarship Deadline (New First Time)
April 1 - Fall Priority Scholarship Deadline (Transfer)
March 15- Red Raider Guarantee FAFSA Priority Deadline
January 15 - Merit Scholarship Thank You Letter Deadline
Apply for admission and financial aid by the priority dates to ensure maximum eligibility.
Financial Aid
Grants, work-study, loans and scholarships, which are awarded based on academic achievement, financial need and extracurricular involvement, make your education more affordable. Start exploring your options now.
Scholarships
High school and transfer students quality for merit scholarships when meeting the criteria below. Additional competitive-based university, college and departmental scholarships are also available. Students should apply for admission for consideration (ApplyTexas or CommonApp). No additional scholarship application is needed.
The priority scholarship application deadline is December 1. Applications received after this date will be considered in the order they are received.
Freshman Merit Scholarships
Presidential Merit Scholarships are awarded to entering first-time freshmen who show exceptional academic ability. Annual award amounts pay one-half toward fall and one-half toward spring terms. If you are a non-resident awarded a Presidential Scholarship, you may qualify to pay in-state tuition. All merit awards are guaranteed for students admitted by May 1. TTU Costa Rica Students are not eligible for scholarships.
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National Merit Finalist
100% of originally federaly approved cost of attendance |
HIGH SCHOOL GPA (UNWEIGHTED) | ||||||
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| 4.0-3.96 | 3.95-3.86 | 3.85-3.76 | 3.75-3.66 | 3.65-3.5 | 3.49-3.0 | ||
| TEST SCORE |
1500-1600 SAT
or 34-36 ACT |
$9,000 per year | $8,000 per year | $7,000 per year | $5,500 per year | $5,000 per year | $4,000 per year |
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1400-1490 SAT
or 31-33 ACT |
$8,000 per year | $7,000 per year | $6,000 per year | $4,500 per year | $4,000 per year | $3,000 per year | |
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1300-1390 SAT
or 28-30 ACT |
$6,500 per year | $5,500 per year | $4,500 per year | $3,000 per year | $2,500 per year | $1,500 per year | |
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1200-1290 SAT
or 34-36 ACT |
$6,000 per year | $5,000 per year | $4,000 per year | $2,500 per year | $2,000 per year | $1,000 per year | |
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1100-1190 SAT
or 22-24 ACT |
$5,000 per year | $4,000 per year | $3,000 per year | $1,500 per year | $1,000 per year | $1,000 per year | |
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*Test Optional
Add $1,000 if Top 10% |
*$4,000 per year | *$3,000 per year | *$2,000 per year | *$1,500 per year | *$1,000 per year | ||
ACT composite score; SAT reflects evidence-based reading and writing, and math;
the highest section scores from multiple tests on the ACT and SAT will be used to
maximize score
These awards are for the 2024-2025 academic year and are subject to change without notice.
No additional applicaiton is required. Student must enroll in a minimum of 12 hours for
fall & spring terms.
Renewal Requirements:
- Awards of $7,000-$9,000: 3.5 GPA & 30 TTU hours
- Awards of $7,000-$9,000: 3.5 GPA & 30 TTU hours
- Awards of $7,000-$9,000: 3.5 GPA & 30 TTU hours
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Test Optional Scholarships Students will designate if they would like to be test optional for both admission and scholarships on the application. Once an admission decision has been made, the test-optional designation cannot be changed. |
Transfer Scholarships
Transfer Scholarships are offered to students who are admitted as transfer students based on official transcripts submitted to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and pay toward fall and spring terms. Complete requirements early - final awards are based on transcripts received by July 31st for fall or January 15th for spring entry terms.
Non-residents awarded a Texas Tech competitive scholarship of $1,000 or greater (including Proven Achievers) will qualify to pay in-state tuition.
2025-2026 Transfer Merit Scholarships
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Red Raider Guarantee
In an effort to increase access to higher education, Texas Tech has implemented a plan to guarantee tuition and mandatory fees to new entering freshmen and transfer students, who are Texas residents, have a family adjusted gross income that does not exceed $80,000, have demonstrated financial need, and who will be enrolled full time.
The 2026-2027 FAFSA/TASFA Priority Date for Red Raider Guarantee - March 15, 2026.
www.financialaid.ttu.edu/guarantee
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Student Business Services
How much will it cost? When will I be billed? Where and when do I pay? Are there payment plans?
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All the answers to these question and more can be found by contacting or visiting the website for Student Business Services. Their staff members are ready to answer your questions by calling 806.742.3272 or by email at sbs@ttu.edu.
Undergraduate Admissions
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Address
Texas Tech University, 2500 Broadway, Lubbock, TX 79409 -
Phone
(806) 742-1480 -
Email
admissions@ttu.edu