Self-Reported Academic Record or Transcripts

• • Students currently attending high school in the U.S will submit a Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR) through RaiderConnect and will not need to submit a high school transcript for admission. Learn more about the SRAR here.
  • Applicants completing high school outside the U.S., GED graduates, and applicants who have already completed high school will not submit an SRAR and will submit an official high school transcript 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)]
  • 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. Home school transcripts must have a notarized signature to be official.
  • Information for home school students

SAT/ACT Scores

• • 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 for students applying through 2025 entry terms 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.

Summer/Fall Priority Scholarship Deadline - December 1

Summer/Fall Priority Application Deadline - May 1

Spring Priority Scholarship Deadline - November 1

Spring Priority Application Deadline - November 1

Are you uncertain if you should apply as a domestic or international student? Click here to determine which application you need to submit.

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. Essays or personal statements are a great way to showcase your writing skills while allowing the admissions committee to hear directly from you.

*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.

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

Note: Test-optional applicants will be holistically reviewed for admission into the above programs.

SAT
ACT

College Board Code (Domestic): 6827
College Board Code (International): 6859

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.

View immunization requirements and submit documentation here.