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Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX

A major public research university on the South Plains in Lubbock, Texas, recognized for wind and petroleum engineering, agricultural leadership, and athletic fervor.

Admit rate
67%
Moderately selective
SAT middle 50%
1100–1280
of admitted students
Avg. net price
$17,500
per year, after grants
Average GPA
3.60
unweighted

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Half of admitted students scored between 1100 and 1280.

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Highlights

  • Nation leading renewable wind energy and arid agriculture research centers
  • Spanish Renaissance campus architecture with cohesive red-tile roofs
  • Passionate Red Raider Big 12 athletics culture ("Wreck 'Em Tech")

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