Admission
For First Year Students
We're here to help make each step toward becoming a Red Raider a smooth experience. Follow the steps below to apply!
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Complete an application for admission.
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Submit required and/or supplemental documents. Required:
Optional Supplemental Items:
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- Provide a high school transcript showing GPA and class rank. If no rank is provided, one will be assigned. The transcript must include the State of Texas diploma type or further documentation may be required. Texas Tech will accept an unofficial high school transcript to complete the admission file. Transcripts may be submitted in RaiderConnect or by US mail to Box 45005, Lubbock, TX 79409. Your school may also send your transcript electronically via TREx or Parchment.
- Applicants who complete a non-traditional secondary education (for example, those who are home-schooled or complete a GED) or who provide a transcript without a rank, will have a rank assigned in accordance with Texas Senate Bill 1543. [TX SB1543 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature (2015, June 19)]
- Home school transcripts must have a notarized signature to be official.
- A final high school transcript that is official and shows a graduation date will be required upon graduation. This transcript should be sent by your high school.
- Information for home school students
SAT/ACT Scores
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- Official SAT and/or *ACT Scores (Test scores sent from the high school are considered official if they are included on the transcript or sent from the school registrar.)
- Learn more about our test optional policy for Fall 2021 applicants here.
- ACT Test Preparation
- SAT Test Preparation
If you are completing a domestic admissions application but have international credentials,
required documents must be provided in English. If official English translations are
not supplied by the applicant's institution(s), the applicant must provide a translation
done by an American Translators Association-certified translator. A list of ATA-certified
translators is available online here.
Applicants to Texas Tech University must be in good standing and eligible to return
to all previous institutions.
Application Deadlines
The application for admission for domestic freshmen and transfer students can be submitted electronically at www.applytexas.org or www.commonapp.org.
Fall Priority Application Deadline
Freshman - December 01
Transfer - May 01
Spring Priority Application Deadline
Freshman/Transfer - November 01
Summer Priority Application Deadline
Freshman/Transfer - May 01
What's next?
Once you've submitted your application for admission and required documents, your application will be sent to our professional staff for consideration. Texas Tech issues decisions on an assured basis along with a holistic evaluation of your credentials. Both of these processes are outlined below.
Assured Admission
You are assured admission if you are graduating from high school and present the required combination of high school class rank and college entrance test scores indicated below.
| Class Rank | Test Scores* | |
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| Top 10% | No minimum | No Minimum |
| First Quarter (excluding top 10%) |
24 | 1180 |
| Second Quarter | 26 | 1240 |
| Third Quarter | 27 | 1280 |
| Fourth Quarter | Application Review | |
Admission Review
We expect students to be academically prepared for success as students at Texas Tech; therefore, we specifically consider academic performance and educational preparation. Additional information used to evaluate a student's potential for success includes:
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Academic Rigor* |
Socioeconomic background |
If you do not meet the assured admission requirements, we strongly encourage you to
respond to essay prompts through the application for admission and submit up to 3
letters of recommendation. Essay topics A and/or B from ApplyTexas are preferred.
Click here for tips on writing your essay.
*Texas Tech University values high school students who push themselves, are intellectually
curious and are interested in learning. We understand and appreciate that a greater
number of students are engaged in rigorous, college-level coursework such as Honors,
AP or IB courses. Because we believe that these experiences can elevate the high school
experience, it is our policy to make academic rigor a factor in consideration for
admission to Texas Tech. Students are expected to perform well in these and all other
courses in high school in order to demonstrate their college readiness.
Already applied?
Although applications will be accepted beginning July 1, initial decision letters will be released in mid-September. Decisions beyond this time usually take 2-4 weeks. If you have any questions regarding the application or enrollment processes, contact your admissions counselor here.
Some academic colleges and departments at Texas Tech only accept students who meet
assured admission requirements:
Arts & Sciences - Biology, Cell & Molecular Biology, Microbiology & Physics
Human Sciences - Interior Design
Rawls College of Business - All majors
Whitacre College of Engineering - All majors
Honors Arts and Letters - Honors College admission required
Per state law, TEC 51.803-51.809, Uniform Admissions Policy (UAP) requires applicants to four year public universities to meet college readiness standards through completion of a high school graduation program or equivalent or through SAT or ACT score benchmarks.
Texas Tech University applies consistent admissions standards for all high school applicants. Under the provisions of Texas Foundation High School Program, students with a minimum of a Foundation level of high school diploma are eligible to apply for admission to Texas public institutions for higher education. To this end, Texas Tech University will accept applications for admission from students who have achieved a Foundation level high school diploma.
In order to demonstrate the highest level of college preparation and to be the most competitive in the applicant pool, Texas Tech University recommends that applicants complete the Foundation Curriculum with the Distinguished level of achievement. The Distinguished diploma is required for Top 10% Automatic Admission. This recommended curriculum includes:
Language Arts (4 Credits)
English I, II & III
Advanced English Course
Options include English IV, Creative Writing, Humanities, & Advanced Journalism
Mathematics (4 Credits)
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Advanced Math Course
Options include Precalculus, AQR, AP Statistics & Engineering Mathematics
Science (4 Credits)
Biology
IPC or Advanced Science
Two advanced Science Courses
Options include Chemistry, Physics, Forensic Science, & Astronomy
Social Studies (3 Credits)
U.S. History
U.S. Government (.5 credit)
Economics (.5 credit)
World Geography or World History
Foreign Language (2 Credits)
Both credits must be the same language
American Sign Language is accepted as a foreign language for admission purposes.
Some academic programs have different foreign language requirements; please refer
to the catalog for information concerning your desired major.
Computer Science is acceptable for admission purposes, however, it does not satisfy
the TTU graduation requirements for foreign language.
Physical Education (1 Credit)
Fine Arts (1 Credit)
Electives (6 Credits)
You may qualify for automatic admission to Texas Tech University through the Top 10% Rule. To meet the requirements, you must graduate in the top 10% of your class at a recognized public or private high school. You will also need to complete one of the following:
The Distinguished Level of Achievement under the Foundation High School Program, or Complete Coursework that is "Equal in Content & Rigor" If you provide a high school transcript that does not indicate you are graduating with the Distinguished diploma, your high school counselor should submit the Diploma Verification form to our office. Earn a score on the ACT or SAT that meets the ACT College Readiness Benchmarks. Your official SAT score must be at least 480 for EBRW and 530 for Math or your official ACT scores must be at least 18 English, 22 Reading, 22 Mathematics and 23 Science.
Admission Alternatives
Students not initially admitted as first-year students have the opportunity to gain admission through these alternative programs. Click on the links below to learn more about these programs.
Have questions?
We have a dedicated team of admission experts ready to answer your questions. Find your admissions counselor below or contact our office today!
Undergraduate Admissions
2500 Broadway, West Hall Room 100
Lubbock, TX 79409-5005
Phone: 806.742.1480
admissions@ttu.edu
Undergraduate Admissions
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Texas Tech University, 2500 Broadway, Lubbock, TX 79409 -
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admissions@ttu.edu