Texas Tech University College Portrait
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Texas Tech University
From here, it's possible.
Thanks for checking out what Texas Tech University has to offer. We are a major research university with more than 31,000 students who are from almost every state in the union and more than 90 foreign countries. While the campus may be big, we are known for our family atmosphere and one-on-one attention to students. We offer 102 undergraduate degrees in 11 colleges, including an Honors College. Texas Tech is also home to a Phi Beta Kappa chapter, the oldest and most recognized academic honorary. Study abroad opportunities are encouraged. Having a law school and graduate school as part of our university and a sister university, the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center adjacent to our campus, provides unparalleled opportunities for interdisciplinary learning. Undergraduate research is encouraged at Texas Tech, as it gives students an opportunity to work side-by-side with renowned faculty whose work is helping to provide solutions to many of the most important challenges facing our state and nation. The Red Raider family offers you the opportunity to find your true passion. At Texas Tech, from here – it’s possible.
Living in the Red Raiders Community
Undergraduates, your journey begins here.
What does it mean to be a Red Raider? Coming to Texas Tech makes you part of a new family, a family who truly cares about you and your success. We want you to get off to the best possible start. The First Year Raider Experience is a collection of programs and services that can guide you through a successful first year. During Red Raider Orientation in the summer, you’ll register for your first classes, learn the spirit and traditions that we hold dear and meet new friends. Research tells us that involved students are successful students. There are more than 400 student organizations you can join and dozens of intramural sports to play. Living in a residence hall puts you in the middle of campus life and helps you to succeed in your coursework. Texas Tech is a safe campus with our own police department. The Student Wellness Center is a one-stop resource that combines the services of the Student Health Center and the Student Counseling Center. There is just about every kind of food available on campus at just about any time of day or night. A state-of-the art recreational center offers a multitude of fitness classes and exercise equipment. If sports are your thing, join the Red Raider faithful in backing our teams as they compete for Big 12 titles. Surrounding the campus is Lubbock, a city of about a quarter million people with top-notch shopping and entertainment options. Texas Tech gives you a quality education and so much more. You belong here.
The Big Picture: How many students were on campus in Fall 2010?
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| Total Students | 31,637 | |
|---|---|---|
Undergraduate Snapshot
| Total Undergraduate Students | 25,462 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Women | 11,333 | 45% |
| Men | 14,129 | 55% |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||
| American Indian / Alaskan Native | 161 | 1% |
| Asian | 656 | 3% |
| African American / Black | 1,249 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 4,115 | 16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 13 | <1% |
| White | 17,832 | 70% |
| Two or More Races | 235 | 1% |
| International | 717 | 3% |
| Race/Ethnicity Not Reported | 484 | 2% |
| Where do TTU undergraduates call home? | |
|---|---|
| Texas | 90% |
| Other US States & Territories | 5% |
| Other Countries | 1% |
| Residency Unknown | 4% |
| How old are TTU undergraduates? | |
| Average Age | 21 |
| Percent of Undergraduates Age 25 or Older | 9% |
New Student Applications (Fall 2010)
New Freshmen High School Background and Test Scores
Test(s) Required for Admission: SAT or ACT recommended
| Test Scores of Enrolled New Freshmen | ACT | SAT |
|---|---|---|
| Composite | 22 - 27 | |
| Math | 22 - 27 | 510 - 610 |
| English | 21 - 27 | |
| Critical Reading | 490 - 580 |
50% of admitted students have test scores within the ranges listed, 25% have scores above, and 25% have scores below.
| High School Background of Enrolled New Freshmen | ||
|---|---|---|
| Percent in top 25% of High School Graduating Class | 52% | |
| Percent in top 50% of High School Graduating Class | 84% | |
| Percent of New Freshmen who submitted HS GPA | 100% | |
| Average High School GPA Data Not Available | ||
Sticker Price: How much does it cost on average?
Typical Undergraduate Costs for without Financial Aid (Full-Time, In-State Students)
Total Typical Cost of Attendance: $20,450
Fiscal Year 2011-2012 tuition and fee information will be available August 1, 2011.Out-of-State & Other Costs
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The cost to attend Texas Tech University varies based on the individual circumstances of students and may be reduced through grants and scholarships.
How much would I pay?
Financial Aid: How much help is there to pay?
Scholarships & Grants
- <1% of full-time undergraduates received need-based grants or scholarships; the average award for the year was $0. Scholarships and grants are financial aid that does not need to be repaid and is sometimes referred to as gift aid.
Annual Need-Based Loans
- <1% of full-time undergraduates received need-based work-study and/or loans (not including parent loans); the average loan for the year was $0. Loans need to be repaid. Typically, repayment starts once you are no longer enrolled full-time. Please refer to page 12 of the Funding Education Beyond High School guide on the US Department of Education's Federal Student Aid website for more information about Financial Need.
Percent of 2009-2010 Full-time Beginning Students Receiving Each Type of Financial Aid
NOTE: Students may receive aid from more than one source.
TTU Classes & Instructors
| Classroom Environment | |
|---|---|
| Students per Faculty | 23 to 1 |
| Undergraduate classes with fewer than 30 students | 46% |
| Undergraduate classes with fewer than 50 students | 78% |
| Total Full-Time Instructional Faculty | 1,176 |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Are Female | 36% |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Are Persons of Color | 20% |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Have the Highest Academic Degree Offered in Their Field of Study | 81% |
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Campus-based Housing
85% of new freshmen live in campus-based housing or residence halls.
26% of all undergraduates live on campus
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Campus Safety
The security of every member of the Texas Tech family is of paramount importance to this university. From our state certified Police Department to our state-of-the-art emergency notification system, Texas Tech strives to keep the campus and all its residents safe from crime, severe weather and other issues affecting personal safety. Providing updated cell and home phone numbers will help us keep you safe and well-informed of emergency situations should a crisis emerge. Learn more at www.ttu.edu/emergency.
Campus Crime Statistics
Carnegie Classification of Institutional Characteristics
The Carnegie Classification's were created "to reference the great diversity of colleges and universities in the United States, and ... enable [people] to identify groups of roughly comparable institutions." For information on the Carnegie Classifications system, please visit their website: http://classifications.carnegiefoundation.org/
- Basic Type
- Research Universities (high research activity)
- Size and Setting
- Large four-year, primarily nonresidential
- Enrollment Profile
- High undergraduate
- Undergraduate Profile
- Full-time four-year, more selective, higher transfer-in
- Undergraduate Instructional Program
- Professions plus arts & sciences, high graduate coexistence
- Graduate Instructional Program
- Comprehensive doctoral (no medical/veterinary)
NOTE: Institutional classifications based on the Carnegie 2005 edition.
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Student Activities and Involvement at TTU
Students who are actively involved in their own learning and development are more likely to be successful in college. Colleges and universities offer students a wide variety of opportunities both inside and outside the classroom to become engaged with new ideas, people, and experiences. Institutions measure the effectiveness of these opportunities in a variety of ways to better understand what types of activities and programs students find the most helpful.
Institutions participating in the VSA program measure student involvement on campus using one of four national surveys. Results from the one survey are reported for a common set of questions selected as part of VSA. Following are the selected results from the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). The questions have been grouped together in categories that are known to contribute to student learning and development. The results reported below are based on the responses of seniors who participated in the survey.
Group Learning Experiences
- 97% percent of seniors worked with classmates on assignments outside of class.
- 60% of seniors tutored or taught other students
- 31% of seniors spent at least 6 hours per week participating in co-curricular activities such as student organizations and intramural sports
Active Learning Experiences
- 81% of seniors spent at least 6 hours per week preparing for class
- 20% of seniors worked on a research project with a faculty member
- 50% of seniors participated in an internship, practicum, or field experience
- 63% of seniors participated in community service or volunteer work
- 11% of seniors participated in study abroad
- 94% of seniors made at least one class presentation last year
Institutional Commitment to Student Learning and Success
- 94% of seniors believe this institution provides support for student success
- 67% of seniors rated the quality of academic advising at this institution as good or excellent
- 57% of seniors reported that this institution provided help in coping with work, family and other non-academic responsibilities
- 89% of seniors reported working harder than they thought they could to meet an instructor's standards or expectations
Student Interaction with Campus Faculty and Staff
- 48% of seniors believed that the campus staff were helpful, considerate, or flexible
- 73% of seniors believed that faculty are available, helpful, or sympathetic
- 93% of seniors reported that faculty members provided prompt feedback on their academic performance
- 71% of seniors discussed readings or ideas with faculty members outside of class
Experiences with Diverse Groups of People and Ideas
- 63% of seniors reported that they often tried to understand someone else's point of view
- 80% of seniors reported their experience at this institution contributed to their understanding people of other racial and ethnic backgrounds
- 52% of seniors often had serious conversations with students of a different race or ethnicity
Student Satisfaction
- 84% of seniors would attend this institution if they started over again
- 87% of seniors rated their entire educational experience as good or excellent
- 83% of seniors reported that other students were friendly or supportive
Evaluation of Experiences
Survey Administration Process
Survey Information
Majors and Degrees
| Degrees awarded at Texas Tech University in 2009-10 | |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 4,628 |
| Master's | 1,134 |
| Doctoral | 428 |
| Total | 6,190 |
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| Areas of Study with the largest number of bachelor's degrees awarded in 2009-10 | |
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| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | 27% |
| ENGINEERING | 10% |
| FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES | 8% |
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | 7% |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | 5% |
| Links to degree programs at Texas Tech University |
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Bachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral |
Future Plans of 2009-10 Bachelor's Degree Recipients
Survey Administration Process
Student Success & Progress Rate
A 91% four-year success and progress rate means that 91% of students starting in Fall 2004 either graduated or are still enrolled at a higher education institution four years later.
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Counts for the Fall 2004 entering class shown in the graph above.
- 3,833 First-Time, Full-Time Students
- 1,883 Full-Time Transfer Students
Success & Progress Rate Table
Retention of Freshman Class
First-time students in Fall 2009 that returned for their second year: 82%
Student Learning at Texas Tech University
All colleges and universities use multiple approaches to measure student learning. Many of these are specific to particular disciplines, many are coordinated with accrediting agencies, and many are based on outcomes after students have graduated.
All colleges and universities use multiple approaches to measure student learning. Many of these are specific to particular disciplines, many are coordinated with accrediting agencies, and many are based on outcomes after students have graduated. As a participating VSA institution, Texas Tech has chosen the Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA) as one strategy for measuring students’ learning gains. In addition, separate of the VSA requirements, the institution administered the CAAP Science Test in October 2010 and the CAAP Mathematics Test in February 2011. Each test was separately administered to a unique group of 200 rising juniors and 200 rising seniors, N=400.
Learning Assessment Examples
Pilot Project to Measure Core Learning Outcomes
Colleges and universities participating in the College Portrait measure the typical improvement in students' abilities to think, reason, and write using one of three tests. This is part of a pilot project to better understand and compare what students learn between their freshman and senior years at different colleges and universities.
2007-10 Results from the Collegiate Learning Assessment
The Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA) measures critical thinking, analytic reasoning, problem solving, and written communication using a performance task and an analytic writing task. The scores from the tasks are reported separately below.
Test Administration Process
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Performance Task Results for First-time, Full-time Students
The increase in learning on the performance task is at or near what would be expected at an institution testing students of similar academic abilities.
Freshman Score: 1052
Senior Score: 1142
CLA score range: 400 to no maximum score.
Average EEA scores for tested students
Freshman Score: 1108
Senior Score: 1146
Analytic Writing Task Results for First-time, Full-time Students
The increase in learning on the analytic writing task is at or near what would be expected at an institution testing students of similar academic abilities.
Freshman Score: 1064
Senior Score: 1187
CLA score range: 400 to no maximum score.
Average EEA scores for tested students
Freshman Score: 1104
Senior Score: 1103