First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Priority deadline Apply by this date for the best chance at aid or a place; later applications may still be read. | Fall | May 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: depts.ttu.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Texas Tech University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 1451 - Calculus I with Applications (4 SCH) | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 1451 - Calculus I with Applications (4 SCH) | |
| Biology | 3 | BIOL 1401 - Biology of Plants (4 SCH) | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 1105 - Experimental Chemical Basics (1 SCH) | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENGL 1301 - Essentials of College Rhetoric (3 SCH) | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | ENGL 1301 - Essentials of College Rhetoric (3 SCH) | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY 1300 - General Psychology (3 SCH) | |
| Statistics | 3 | MATH 2300 - Statistical Methods (3 SCH) |
Show all 31 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 1451 - Calculus I with Applications (4 SCH) | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 1451 - Calculus I with Applications (4 SCH) | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 1452 - Calculus II with Applications (4 SCH) | |
| Biology | 3 | BIOL 1401 - Biology of Plants (4 SCH) | |
| Biology | 3 | BIOL 1402 - Biology of Animals (4 SCH) | |
| Biology | 5 | BIOL 1404 - Biology II (4 SCH) | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 1105 - Experimental Chemical Basics (1 SCH) | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 1106 - Chemistry Experiments That Matter (1 SCH) | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 1305 - Chemical Basics (3 SCH) | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 1306 - Chemistry That Matters (3 SCH) | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM 1107 - Experimental Principles of Chemistry I (1 SCH) | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM 1108 - Experimental Principles of Chemistry II (1 SCH) | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM 1307 - Principles of Chemistry I (3 SCH) | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM 1308 - Principles of Chemistry II (3 SCH) | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENGL 1301 - Essentials of College Rhetoric (3 SCH) | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | ENGL 1301 - Essentials of College Rhetoric (3 SCH) | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | ENGL 1302 - Advanced College Rhetoric (3 SCH) | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | ENGL 1301 - Essentials of College Rhetoric (3 SCH) | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | ENGL 1301 - Essentials of College Rhetoric (3 SCH) | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | ENGL 1302 - Advanced College Rhetoric (3 SCH) | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY 1300 - General Psychology (3 SCH) | |
| Statistics | 3 | MATH 2300 - Statistical Methods (3 SCH) | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CS 1305 - Introduction to Computer Science (3 SCH) | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | CS 1411 - Programming Principles I (4 SCH) | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | ECO 2302 - Principles of Economics II (3 SCH) | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | ECO 2301 - Principles of Economics I (3 SCH) | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | NRM 1300 - Environmental Science as a Social Pursuit (3 SCH) | |
| European History | 3 | HIST 1301 - Western Civilization II (3 SCH) | |
| Human Geography | 3 | GEOG 2300 - Introduction to Human Geography (3 SCH) | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPAN 1501 - A Beginning Course in Spanish I (5 SCH) | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPAN 1502 - A Beginning Course in Spanish II (5 SCH) | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | SPAN 1501 - A Beginning Course in Spanish I (5 SCH) | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | SPAN 1502 - A Beginning Course in Spanish II (5 SCH) | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | SPAN 2301 - A Second Course in Spanish I (3 SCH) | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | SPAN 1501 - A Beginning Course in Spanish I (5 SCH) | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | SPAN 1502 - A Beginning Course in Spanish II (5 SCH) | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | SPAN 2301 - A Second Course in Spanish I (3 SCH) | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | SPAN 2302 - A Second Course in Spanish II (3 SCH) | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | CS 1305 - Introduction to Computer Science (3 SCH) | |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | ART 2303 - 3D Design (3 SCH) | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | CHIN 1501 - A Beginning Course in Chinese I (5 SCH) | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | CHIN 1502 - A Beginning Course in Chinese II (5 SCH) | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | CHIN 1501 - A Beginning Course in Chinese I (5 SCH) | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | CHIN 1502 - A Beginning Course in Chinese II (5 SCH) | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | CHIN 2301 - A Second Course in Chinese I (3 SCH) | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 5 | CHIN 1501 - A Beginning Course in Chinese I (5 SCH) | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 5 | CHIN 1502 - A Beginning Course in Chinese II (5 SCH) | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 5 | CHIN 2301 - A Second Course in Chinese I (3 SCH) | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 5 | CHIN 2302 - A Second Course in Chinese II (3 SCH) | |
| Drawing | 3 | ART 1303 - Drawing I (3 SCH) | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | FREN 1501 - A Beginning Course in French I (5 SCH) | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | FREN 1502 - A Beginning Course in French II (5 SCH) | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | FREN 1501 - A Beginning Course in French I (5 SCH) | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | FREN 1502 - A Beginning Course in French II (5 SCH) | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | FREN 2301 - A Second Course in French I (3 SCH) | |
| French Language and Culture | 5 | FREN 1501 - A Beginning Course in French I (5 SCH) | |
| French Language and Culture | 5 | FREN 1502 - A Beginning Course in French II (5 SCH) | |
| French Language and Culture | 5 | FREN 2301 - A Second Course in French I (3 SCH) | |
| French Language and Culture | 5 | FREN 2302 - A Second Course in French II (3 SCH) | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | GERM 1501 - A Beginning Course in German I (5 SCH) | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | GERM 1502 - A Beginning Course in German II (5 SCH) | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | GERM 1501 - A Beginning Course in German I (5 SCH) | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | GERM 1502 - A Beginning Course in German II (5 SCH) | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | GERM 2301 - A Second Course in German I (3 SCH) | |
| German Language and Culture | 5 | GERM 1501 - A Beginning Course in German I (5 SCH) | |
| German Language and Culture | 5 | GERM 1502 - A Beginning Course in German II (5 SCH) | |
| German Language and Culture | 5 | GERM 2301 - A Second Course in German I (3 SCH) | |
| German Language and Culture | 5 | GERM 2302 - A Second Course in German II (3 SCH) | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | ITAL 1501 - A Beginning Course in Italian I (5 SCH) | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | ITAL 1502 - A Beginning Course in Italian II (5 SCH) | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | ITAL 2301 - A Second Course in Italian I (3 SCH) | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 5 | ITAL 1501 - A Beginning Course in Italian I (5 SCH) | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 5 | ITAL 1502 - A Beginning Course in Italian II (5 SCH) | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 5 | ITAL 2301 - A Second Course in Italian I (3 SCH) | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 5 | ITAL 2302 - A Second Course in Italian II (3 SCH) | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | JAPN 1501 - A Beginning Course in Japanese I (5 SCH) | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | JAPN 1502 - A Beginning Course in Japanese II (5 SCH) | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | JAPN 1501 - A Beginning Course in Japanese I (5 SCH) | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | JAPN 1502 - A Beginning Course in Japanese II (5 SCH) | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | JAPN 2301 - A Second Course in Japanese I (3 SCH) | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 5 | JAPN 1501 - A Beginning Course in Japanese I (5 SCH) | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 5 | JAPN 1502 - A Beginning Course in Japanese II (5 SCH) | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 5 | JAPN 2301 - A Second Course in Japanese I (3 SCH) | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 5 | JAPN 2302 - A Second Course in Japanese II (3 SCH) | |
| Latin | 3 | LAT 1501 - A Beginning Course in Latin I (5 SCH) | |
| Latin | 3 | LAT 1502 - A Beginning Course in Latin II (5 SCH) | |
| Latin | 4 | LAT 1501 - A Beginning Course in Latin I (5 SCH) | |
| Latin | 4 | LAT 1502 - A Beginning Course in Latin II (5 SCH) | |
| Latin | 4 | LAT 2301 - A Second Course in Latin I (3 SCH) | |
| Latin | 5 | LAT 1501 - A Beginning Course in Latin I (5 SCH) | |
| Latin | 5 | LAT 1502 - A Beginning Course in Latin II (5 SCH) | |
| Latin | 5 | LAT 2301 - A Second Course in Latin I (3 SCH) | |
| Latin | 5 | LAT 2302 - A Second Course in Latin II (3 SCH) | |
| Physics 1: Algebra-Based | 3 | PHYS 1403 - General Physics I (4 SCH) | |
| Physics 2: Algebra-Based | 3 | PHYS 1404 - General Physics II (4 SCH) | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | PHYS 2401 - Principles of Physics II (4 SCH) | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PHYS 1408 - Principles of Physics I (4 SCH) | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | SPAN 1501 - A Beginning Course in Spanish I (5 SCH) | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | SPAN 1502 - A Beginning Course in Spanish II (5 SCH) | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | SPAN 1501 - A Beginning Course in Spanish I (5 SCH) | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | SPAN 1502 - A Beginning Course in Spanish II (5 SCH) | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | SPAN 2301 - A Second Course in Spanish I (3 SCH) | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 5 | SPAN 1501 - A Beginning Course in Spanish I (5 SCH) | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 5 | SPAN 1502 - A Beginning Course in Spanish II (5 SCH) | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 5 | SPAN 2301 - A Second Course in Spanish I (3 SCH) | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 5 | SPAN 3307 - Introduction to Hispanic Literatures (3 SCH) | |
| U.S. Government and Politics | 3 | POLS 1301 - American Government (3 SCH) | |
| U.S. History | 3 | HIST 2300 - History of the United States to 1877 (3 SCH) | |
| U.S. History | 3 | HIST 2301 - History of the United States since 1877 (3 SCH) |
Source: catalog.ttu.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 406 |
| Psychology | 372 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 349 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 324 |
| Finance | 309 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 293 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 285 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 281 |
Show the other 79 majors
| Education | 277 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 261 |
| Animal Sciences | 245 |
| General Studies | 209 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 164 |
| Accounting | 163 |
| Architecture | 161 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 155 |
| Political Science and Government | 135 |
| Information Technology | 130 |
| Human Development and Family Studies | 123 |
| Advertising | 121 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 118 |
| Civil Engineering | 107 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 107 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 96 |
| Radio and Television | 95 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 85 |
| English Language and Literature | 76 |
| Agricultural Economics | 74 |
| Natural Resources/Conservation | 68 |
| History | 66 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 63 |
| Sociology | 60 |
| Chemical Engineering | 56 |
| Agricultural Communication/Journalism | 52 |
| Biochemistry | 52 |
| Computer Engineering | 49 |
| Economics | 49 |
| Mathematics | 48 |
| Music | 47 |
| Industrial Engineering | 46 |
| Art/Art Studies | 42 |
| Family Resource Management Studies | 41 |
| Microbiology | 41 |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | 36 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 35 |
| Agronomy and Crop Science | 34 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 33 |
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | 32 |
| Energy Systems Technology/Technician | 30 |
| Hotel/Motel Administration/Management | 28 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 27 |
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 27 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 26 |
| Journalism | 26 |
| Interior Design | 26 |
| Child Development | 26 |
| Construction Engineering | 26 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 25 |
| Family and Community Services | 25 |
| Chemistry | 25 |
| Social Work | 24 |
| Retailing and Retail Operations | 24 |
| Business/Commerce | 23 |
| Physics | 20 |
| Anthropology | 20 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 20 |
| Criminology | 19 |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | 17 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 17 |
| Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology | 16 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 16 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 16 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 14 |
| Landscape Architecture | 14 |
| Philosophy | 12 |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 11 |
| International Economics | 11 |
| Human Resources Development | 10 |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | 9 |
| Dance | 8 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 8 |
| Financial Planning and Services | 6 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 5 |
| Food Science | 4 |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services | 4 |
| Music Performance | 2 |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Ranked programs
Where Texas Tech University ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs
- #7 for Petroleum engineeringof 17 colleges
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big 12
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big 12
Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
BYX, Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Esports, Study abroad
Greek life
13% of men in fraternities · 16% of women in sororities · 15% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2022–23)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), en.wikipedia.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Lubbock, TX
367,109 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB)
Nearest hub airport
Dallas-Fort Worth International (DFW)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 4.0 of 20
Elevation
3,218 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
30°F
July high
93°F
Annual snowfall
7.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
91 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,050 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Lubbock Christian University3 mi
- Wayland Baptist University43 mi
- Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus94 mi
- University of the Southwest94 mi
- West Texas A & M University97 mi
- The University of Texas Permian Basin120 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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