Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
Lubbock, TX
From here, it's possible.™
Join a 100-year legacy of spirit and tradition. Texas Tech is a Top-100 public research university offering a world class education. Texas Tech offers great opportunities for students aspiring to do great things. A vigorous learning environment, a variety of ways to decompress, plus multiple ways to get involved with all that you’re passionate about—these are the hallmarks of a shared learning experience. It’s what you’ll gain from the Red Raider community.
Becoming a Red Raider
Everyone is welcome
A dynamic mix of people, cultures, backgrounds, nationalities, ideas, and ways of seeing the world is the foundation of our commitment to equity and inclusion at Texas Tech University. Our students come from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, religious, global, political, and academic backgrounds. From first-generation college students to students from more than 100 different countries across the globe, we create opportunities for you to find your community as a Red Raider.
Outside of the classroom
Whether you're floating the lazy river or joining one of our 550+ student organizations, there are plenty of ways to make friends and get involved on campus. After a day in the sun, you'll be ready to hit one of the many food courts or mini-markets. But living on campus has many benefits besides just great food and a comfy bed. The opportunities and adventures are endless when you live life as a Red Raider.
Study abroad
Study abroad can be most simply defined as an opportunity to earn academic credit in an international setting. TTU offers a comprehensive range of unique, academic programs in 50 countries. Global learning is an essential part of being a Red Raider and crucial to your success post-graduation. 
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In Newsweek's inaugural “Best Online Learning Schools 2022” list, Texas Tech ranked the #1 school for an online education. |
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Texas Tech offers one of the best courses of study for students aspiring to become entrepreneurs, according to The Princeton Review® and Entrepreneur magazine |
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In 2019, Texas Tech achieved full status as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). |
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TTU Study Abroad was named among the top 10 institutions for study abroad participation by the Institute of International Education. |
Texas Tech University is located on the South Plains of West Texas in Lubbock (pop. 255,885).
The campus, which boasts Spanish Renaissance architecture, was described by American author James A. Michener as the “most beautiful west of the Mississippi until you get to Stanford” and by Stewart Mandel of Sports Illustrated as “easily one of the ten most beautiful campuses” he had seen. Many of the newly constructed buildings qualify for LEED certification, yet maintain the consistent Spanish theme throughout campus.
40,666
students were enrolled in the university (fall 2021). Of those, 33,256 were undergraduate and 7,410 graduate and law students.
150
Undergraduate degrees
100
Graduate degrees
50
Doctoral degrees
1,600
Full-time and 188 part-time faculty
550+
Student organizations
1,384
students participating in study abroad
17
varsity sports, including
9 women's and 8 men's programs
225,000
alumni across the world
41
Goldwater Scholars
