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Texas Tech University Computer Science Programs

Texas Tech University is a public institution located in Lubbock, TX. A Major City Center provides an ideal setting with access to urban amenities.

Texas Tech University Rankings

Texas Tech University appears in the following rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking Rank Among
Overall Quality #6 of 38 State — Texas
Overall Quality #7 of 57 Region — Southwest
Overall Quality #108 of 692 Nationwide

Where Is Texas Tech University?

Location of Texas Tech University

Contact details for Texas Tech University are given below.

Contact Details
Address: Broadway and University Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79409-5005
Phone: 8067422011
Website: www.ttu.edu/
Admissions: www.gototexastech.com/
Financial Aid: www.depts.ttu.edu/financialaid/

How Do I Get Into Texas Tech University?

You can apply to Texas Tech University online at: www.depts.ttu.edu/admissions/apply/

Texas Tech University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Texas Tech University

This is what Texas Tech University looks for in applicants:

Requirement Status
Secondary School Record Required
Secondary School GPA Required
Recommendations Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Texas Tech University?

Texas Tech University has an acceptance rate of 73%, which means it is fairly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 27% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

33% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 11% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Texas Tech University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 550 and 640. Math scores were between 540 and 640.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for Texas Tech University  ( 550 to 640 )
200
800
SAT Math Scores for Texas Tech University  ( 540 to 640 )
200
800
Combined SAT scores ranged from 1090 to 1280.
SAT Total Scores for Texas Tech University  ( 1090 to 1280 )
400
1600
ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Texas Tech University ranged between 23 and 28.

ACT Composite Scores for Texas Tech University  ( 23 to 28 )
1
36

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Texas Tech University are broken out by gender below.

Gender Applicants Admitted Acceptance Rate
Men 15,756 11,319 72%
Women 18,600 13,639 73%

Can I Afford Texas Tech University?

The average net price after aid at Texas Tech University is $20,071. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category Cost
In-State Tuition $8,935
In-State Fees $2,917
Out-of-State Tuition $21,240
Out-of-State Fees $2,917
Total In-State Tuition & Fees $11,852
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $24,157

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 22% of students at Texas Tech University receive some form of financial aid (7,120 students).

About 70% of students at Texas Tech University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $10,263 per student.

28% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,853.

Student Loan Debt

41% of Texas Tech University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,351 per year.

Texas Tech University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 8,951 students enrolled at Texas Tech University. Texas Tech University is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 32,446 undergraduate students at Texas Tech University, approximately 50% are male and 50% are female.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at Texas Tech University

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Texas Tech University undergraduate students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of Texas Tech University Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 1,103
Black or African American 2,011
Hispanic 9,831
White 16,774
American Indian/Alaska Native 129
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 32
Two or More Races 1,460
Non-Resident 681

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Texas Tech University are shown below.

Top 5 Home States of Texas Tech University Students
State First-Time UG Students
Texas 6,089
New Mexico 180
Colorado 73
California 62
Illinois 26

Additionally, approximately 2.1% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Texas Tech University Graduate Student Diversity

8,138 of Texas Tech University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Texas Tech University, approximately 44% are male and 56% are female.

Graduate Gender Diversity at Texas Tech University

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Texas Tech University graduate students is as follows.

Graduate Racial-Ethnic Diversity at Texas Tech University
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 260
Black or African American 374
Hispanic 1,440
White 3,523
American Indian/Alaska Native 16
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 8
Two or More Races 236
Non-Resident 2,221

Online Learning at Texas Tech University

Texas Tech University delivers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

20,227 undergraduate students at Texas Tech University took at least one online class — of those, 3,010 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 1,180 students took at least one online class and 2,638 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Texas Tech University

The following computer science majors are available at Texas Tech University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program Bachelor’s Master’s Doctorate Total
Computer and Information Sciences, General 300 286 11 598

Academic Programs at Texas Tech University

Texas Tech University offers 29 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Texas Tech University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

  • AP credits: Implied no
  • Dual enrollment credits: Yes
  • Life experience credits: Implied no

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