Test-Optional Admissions at Texas Tech

Choose the path that is best for you! 

Quick Overview

Texas Tech University Undergraduate Admissions allows you to choose whether to submit SAT or ACT scores as part of our admission and scholarship consideration. Select the option that best highlights your strengths - not limited to your test performance. Here are some things you should consider when making this decision:

Should You Submit Test Scores?

Note: Your choice applies to both admission and scholarships and cannot be changed after acceptance to Texas Tech. Review our Scholarship Model before making your decision on the Application. 

SCHOLARSHIP MODEL

How to Apply Test-Optional

1. When completing your admissions application, select Test-Optional on ApplyTexas or Common App.
2. Submit supplemental materials: essay, recommendations, transcript, resume.

Scholarships & Test Scores

• Your decision is final once an admission decision is issued.

Holistic Evaluation

• Academic rigor & curiosity
• Leadership & problem-solving
• Community involvement & challenges overcome
• Special talents, awards, and experiences

Need to Switch Preferences?

If you applied test-optional but want scores included, submit a request through RaiderConnect before your admission decision is issued.

Admissions Decision Re-evaluation

If a student was evaluated test optional and is denied or waitlisted, the student may choose to submit a test score and request re-evaluation with the score being considered.  Students may review additional admissions alternative here.

Questions?

Contact admissions@ttu.edu | (806) 742-1480