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2020-2021 ADMISSIONS GUIDE
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TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY   CONTENTS

FROM                      4   ACADEMICS

HERE,YOUR
                          6   SPIRIT & TRADITION

                          8   LIFE AS A RED RAIDER

STORY BEGINS.
                         10   LUBBOCK

                         12   ADMISSIONS

                         14   E S T I M AT E D C O S T S

                         15   FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS

                         16   U N D E R G R A D U AT E M A J O R S

                         18   C O N TA C T

                              WE LCOM E .
                              We want you to be part of this place; a place created
                              with a vision as vast and beautiful as the West Texas
                              sky; a place where Spanish Renaissance architecture
                              welcomes you to a campus that tells a story of tradi-
                              tions; a place where victory bells herald success, and
                              you’re empowered to take the steps from dreaming to
                              doing. The future awaits you here—let’s get started.
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ACADEMICS

DREAM, ACHIEVE
AND SUCCEED HERE.
                                                                             38,742
With more than 150 academic programs in ten colleges, the
opportunities to learn are endless. Enhance your experience by
participating in undergraduate research, find a challenge in the             TOTAL ENROLLMENT
Honors College (honors.ttu.edu), discover the world in a study                   -FALL 2019
abroad program, and engage in the community through service
learning. Personal growth happens in many
different ways, and at Texas Tech, your
educational experience is your own.
www.admissions.ttu.edu/academics

                                                                    20:1
                                                                    STUDENT TO
                                                                   TEACHER RATIO

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SPIRIT & TRADITION

BE A PART OF                                                                                                    UNLIMITED ACCESS TO

                                                                                                                SPORTING

SOMETHING BIG.
                                                                                                                 EVENTS
                                                                                                                WITH STUDENT TUITION

    Being a Red Raider is about more than wearing red and black. It’s about being
    in the student section with 10,000 of your closest friends during a Texas Tech
    victory, getting chills when the Goin’ Band starts playing the fight song, and
    the awe of your first Carol of Lights®. One day, you’ll be dressed in your
    cap and gown preparing to stand in front of the seal to take the iconic
                                   graduation picture. That’s the spirit of tradition
                                       that makes Raiderland great and what you
                                           will remember long after you’ve walked
                                             across the stage at graduation.
                                             www.admissions.ttu.edu/experience

                                                                                        GOIN’ BAND
                                                                                           FROM
                                                                                        RAIDERLAND
                                                                                        WAS THE FIRST COLLEGE
                                                                                          BAND TO TRAVEL

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                                                                                            LIFE AS A RED RAIDER
     ON CAMPUS
    DINING VENUES
                                                    FIND COMMUNITY.
                                      645 FEET OF   Whether you’re floating the lazy river, joining the chess team, or hanging out with

                                LAZY RIVER          friends from your flag football team, there are plenty of ways to find a place to
                                                    belong here. After a day in the sun or out and about, hit one of the many food
                                                         courts, mini-markets, express kiosks or the StrEAT food truck available
                                                           on campus. You’ll feel right at home in your traditional residence hall,
                                                              suite, or nearby apartment. Make the most of your college experience.
                                                               The opportunities for adventure are endless for Red Raiders.

                                                                                                               550+
                                                                                                                  STUDENT
                                                                                                               ORGANIZATIONS

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                    RESIDENCE HALLS

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LUBBOCK

THIS IS HOME.
                                                                                                                                          HOME OF

                                                                                                                                       BUDDY HOLLY
                                                                                                                                          THE MUSIC
                                                                                                                                           LEGEND

     A vibrant and bustling city, Lubbock is one of the greatest college
     towns in the nation. The beautiful Texas Tech campus, vibrant
     art and culture scene, and classic sense of West Texas
     hospitality make Lubbock feel like home. You will find
     your favorite hangout, form a family of friends, and
     make lasting memories, all in a place that feels
                                                                       DENVER
     friendly and welcoming.                                                           KANSAS CITY
     www.admissions.ttu.edu/lubbock

                                                                    SANTA FE
                                                                  ALBUQUERQUE
                                                                                       OKLAHOMA CITY
                                                                                                        LITTLE ROCK
                                                                                LUBBOCK
                                                                                  FT W
                                                                                     . ORTH
                                                                                               DALLAS
                                                                     EL PASO
                                                                                   AUSTIN
                                                                                                            NEW ORLEANS
                                                                                        SAN ANTONIO
                                                                                          HOUSTON

                                                                                                                           MORE THAN

                                   UNIQUE LOCAL
                                                                                                                          75 VENUES
                              DINING, SHOPPING                                                                             & PARKS
                              & ENTERTAINMENT
                                      OPTIONS

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ADMISSIONS

ACCESS & OPPORTUNITY
                                                                                                                                                           TRAN S FER REQUIREMEN TS                                                  IM P ORTAN T D AT E S
                                                                                                                                                           Let us help you plan your classes to transfer to Texas                    for T RAN S FE R S T UD E N T S
                                                                                                                                                           Tech. Contact our transfer advising team to receive                       07.01.20
                                                                                                                                                           pre-transfer academic advising.                                           ApplyTexas Application Opens
                                                                                                                                                           www.admissions.ttu.edu/advising
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     08.03.20
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Common App Opens
                                                                                        I M P O RTA NT DATE S                                              T RAN S FE R AP P LICAT ION CHE CKLIS T
 FRESHMEN R E Q UIR E M E N T S                                                         for F R E S H M E N S TU DE NTS                                    These items are required for transferring:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     11.01.20
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Spring Priority Deadline
 View www.admissions.ttu.edu/recommended for
                                                                                        07.01.20                                                                Application for admission                                            05.01.21
 detailed information regarding curriculum requirements                                                                                                         applytexas.org or commonapp.org
                                                                                        ApplyTexas Application Opens                                                                                                                 Summer Priority Deadline
 for the state of Texas.
                                                                                        08.03.20                                                                $75 application fee or fee waiver                                    05.01.21
                                                                                        Common App Opens                                                                                                                             Fall Priority Deadline
 A P P L I C AT I O N C H E CK L IST                                                                                                                            Official transcripts from all colleges attended.
                                                                                                                                                                Students must submit a high school transcript and
 These items are required for admissions consideration:                                 11.01.20                                                                ACT/SAT scores if less than 12 hours have been                       We will continue to accept admission applications
                                                                                        Spring Priority Deadline                                                completed beyond high school.                                        after priority deadline.
        Application for admission
        applytexas.org or commonapp.org                                                 05.01.21                                                           Notification of decision takes 2-4 weeks. International applicants have
                                                                                                                                                           additional requirements. Visit www.international.ttu.edu.
                                                                                        Summer Priority Deadline
        $75 application fee or fee waiver
                                                                                        05.01.21
        Official transcripts (high school and/or college)                               Fall Priority Deadline
        Official SAT and/or ACT scores (Optional)                                       We will continue to accept admission and
        Learn more at www.admissions.ttu.edu/testoptional                               scholarship applications after priority deadline.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     AP P LICAT ION RE V IE W
 SAT code: 6827 / ACT code: 4220                                                                                                                                                                                                     Transfer students who do not meet assured
 Notification of decision takes 2-4 weeks.                                                                                                                           TRANSFER HOURS                   GPA REQUIREMENTS               admission but have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA
 International applicants have additional
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     are evaluated holistically based on the following:
 requirements. Visit www.international.ttu.edu.                                                                                                                        12-23 hours                     2.50 Cumulative

                                                                                                                                                                    24 or more hours                    2.25 Cumulative              • Academic course selection
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     • Extracurricular activities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     • Leadership experiences
 A S S UR E D A D M I S SION                                                              A P P L I C ATI O N R E V I E W                                  GPA is cumulative for all transferable courses from all
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     • Civic or other service activities
 Students graduating from an accredited                                                  Students who do not meet assured admission                        schools attended. Courses taken for grade replacement                     • Socioeconomic background
 high school may be assured admission                                                  or select test optional on their application, will be               are used for GPA calculation only if the same course is                   • Family educational background
 by presenting the required combination                                              evaluated holistically.                                               repeated at the institution where it was originally taken.                • Special talents or awards
 of test scores and class rank indicated below.                                                                                                                                                                                      • Diversity of experience
                                                                                                                                                           Some academic colleges and departments at Texas Tech University only
                                                                                 • Academic course selection (Honors, AP, Pre-AP, Dual Credit, IB)         accept students who meet assured admission criteria or meet specified     and background
                                                                                 • Extracurricular activities                                              GPA minimums.
 HIGH SCHOOL RANK                             ACT      /   SAT                                                                                                                                                                       We strongly encourage
                                                                                 • Leadership experiences                                                                                                                            essays from ApplyTexas
                                                                                                                                                           Architecture                                       3.0 GPA
 Top 10%                                       No Minimum                        • Civic or other service activities                                                                                                                 or Common App, and
                                                                                                                                                           Biology, Microbiology, Cell & Molecular Biology    2.5 GPA
                                                                                 • Socioeconomic background                                                Business                                           15 hours + 2.75 GPA    up to three letters of
 First Quarter (11%-25%)                       24          1180                                                                                                                                                                      recommendation for
                                                                                 • Family educational background                                           Community, Family & Addiction Services             2.5 GPA
                                                                                                                                                           Early Childcare (online)                           30 hours + 2.5 GPA     transfer students entering
 Second Quarter                                26          1240                  • Special talents or awards                                                                                                                         the review process.
                                                                                                                                                           Engineering                                        24 hours + 3.0 GPA
                                                                                 • Diversity of experience and background                                  Human Development & Family Studies                 2.5 GPA
 Third Quarter                                 27          1280                                                                                            Interior Design                                    2.7 GPA
                                                                                  We strongly encourage essays from ApplyTexas or Common App.
                                                                                                                                                           Physics and Astronomy                              2.5 GPA
 Fourth Quarter                            Application Review

     ACT composite score; SAT reflects evidence-based reading and writing, and math; the highest section scores from multiple tests on the ACT and                                                               Check your application status, register for events
     SAT will be used to maximize score. Assured admission is granted to all students who hold competitive scholarships awarded by an official Texas
     Tech University scholarship committee. Required for all biological sciences, business, engineering, interior design and physics majors. Engineering
                                                                                                                                                               RaiderConnect                                     and get all the latest updates by creating your RaiderConnect
     applicants who do not meet the assured admission requirement will be placed in Explore STEM.                                                                                                                account at raiderconnect.ttu.edu.
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ESTIMATED COST 2020-2021                                                                                                                                                  FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS

 LET’S TALK                                                                                                                                                   FIND VALUE.
 TUITION.                                                                                                                    Texas Tech is consistently recognized as a best value college. Grants, work-study
                                                                                                                             opportunities, loans, and scholarships, which are awarded based on academic
                                                                                                                             achievement, financial need, and extracurricular involvement, can make your
                                                                                                                             education more affordable. www.admissions.ttu.edu/affordability

 To make sure you get the most from your college investment, we offer options to help                                        P RE S ID E N T IAL M E RIT S CHOLARS HIP S         N ON - RE S ID E N T S T UD E N T S
 you along the way. The Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships is here to help                                       Merit scholarships are awarded to entering          You could qualify for Texas resident tuition and
 anyone needing assistance. Quickly and easily estimate your college costs using the                                         first-time freshmen and transfer students who       fees when awarded at least $1,000 in competitive
 Net Cost Calculator. www.financialaid.ttu.edu/calculator                                                                    show exceptional academic ability. Annual           scholarships from Texas Tech per academic year.
                                                                                                                             award amounts pay one-half toward fall and
                                                                                                                             one-half toward spring terms. Merit awards
                                                                                                                             are guaranteed to freshmen admitted by June         T RAN S FE R Y OUR FIN AN CI A L A I D
                                                                                                                             1st for fall entry. Students who apply test-        You can ensure aid eligibility when you transfer
                                          TX AND BORDER                  RESIDENTS OF NM/OK                                  optional will be evaluated holistically for merit   from your current school by adding Texas Tech
                                         COUNTIES IN NM/OK             (not in counties bordering Texas)      NON-RESIDENT   scholarships. Transfer students may qualify if      as a school you plan to attend on the Free
                                                                                                                             admitted by July 31st for fall entry or January     Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
 TUITION/FEES                                    $11,600                          $12,500                                    5th for spring entry.                               www.fafsa.ed.gov
                                                                                                                  $23,870

 ROOM AND BOARD                                   $9,956                           $9,956                          $9,956                                                        M ILITARY FRIE N D LY
                                                                                                                                                                                 We are proud to serve those who served. The
 BOOKS/SUPPLIES*                                  $1,200                           $1,200                          $1,200                                                        Office for Military and Veterans Programs (MVP)
                                                                                                                                                                                 provides students assistance with the financial aid
 TRANSPORTATION*                                  $2,400                           $2,400                          $2,400                                                        (GI Bill and Hazlewood Act) application process,
                                                                                                                                                                                 registering for classes, and assistance throughout
 PERSONAL/MISC.*                                  $2,000                           $2,000                          $2,000                                                        each student’s college career.
                                                                                                                                                                                 www.mvp.ttu.edu
 YEAR TOTAL:                                      $27,156                         $28,056                          $39,426

     These estimates represent the cost of attendance for one year of enrollment (30 total hours).                                                                               IM P ORTAN T D AT E S
     *Indirect costs are estimates for expenses not paid directly to the university. They will vary by individual need.                                                          for FIN AN CIAL AID & S CH O L A R S H I P S
                                                                                                                                                                                 10.01.20
                                                                                                                                                                                 FAFSA Available
                                                                                                                                                                                 11.01.20
                                                                                                                                                                                 Spring Priority Scholarship Deadline

                                                                                                           $9,172                                                                12.01.20

                                                                                                AVERAGE
                                                                                                                                                                                 Fall Priority Scholarship Deadline (Freshmen)
                                                                                                                                                                                 01.01.21
                                                                                              AMOUNT OF AID                                                                      Fall Priority Scholarship Deadline (Transfer)
                                                                                                       -FALL 2019
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UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS

 MAJORS WITH
                                                                                                         Accounting                                          Environmental Engineering                          Applied Physics, Astrophysics,
                                                                                                         Advertising                                         Family & Consumer Sciences 		                      Professional
                                                                                                         Agribusiness                                          Education                                      Plant & Soil Science
                                                                                                           International Agribusiness                           Teacher Certification (6th-12th)                Crop Science, Environmental Soil and
                                                                                                         Agricultural & Applied Economics                    Finance                                            Water Science, Horticultural and Turf

 OUTCOMES.
                                                                                                           International Agribusiness                           Real Estate                                     Science, Local Food & Wine Production,
                                                                                                         Agricultural & Applied Economics/                   Food Science                                       Viticulture and Enology
                                                                                                           General Business (Dual)                              Science, Industry                             Political Science
                                                                                                           International Agribusiness                        General Business                                   American Politics, Comparative Politics,
                                                                                                         Agricultural Communications                            Construction Management                         International Politics, Policy & Public
                                                                                                         Agricultural Education                              General Studies                                    Administration
                                                                                                           Agricultural Leadership, Teacher                  Geography                                        Psychology
                                                                                                           Certification                                     Geosciences                                      Public Relations
                                                                                                         Animal Science                                         Environmental Geology, Geology,               Restaurant, Hotel & Institutional
                                                                                                           Business, Companion Animal Science,                  Geophysics                                      Management
                                                                                                           Animal Production, Equine Assisted                Global Studies                                     Teacher Certification (8th-12th)
                                                                                                           Therapy, Equine Production, Equine                History                                          Retail Management
                                                                                                           Science, Meat Science, Meat Science               Honors Sciences & the Humanities*                  Corporate/Research, Fashion
                                                                                                           Business, Science, Pre-Veterinary                    Health & Humanities, Pre-Law, Open              Merchandising, Store Management
                                                                                                         Anthropology                                           Track. All majors, from any college, can      Social Work
                                                                                                           Forensic Anthropology                                also be in the Honors College.                Sociology
 Whether you’re headed to a professional school or straight into a career you love, it’s                 Apparel Design & Manufacturing                      Human Development & Family 		                      Criminology
 our mission to make sure you’re prepared for what’s next. With a degree from Texas                      Applied Leadership Exploratory Programs                Sciences                                      Spanish
                                                                                                           for Undeclared                                       Teacher Certification (8th-12th)                Literature & Cultures of the Spanish
 Tech, you’ll graduate with the practical knowledge and skills needed to contribute                        Arts & Humanities, Business & Industry,           Human Sciences                                     Speaking World, Spanish in Global
 immediately to whatever endeavor you pursue. The bottom line is this: a degree                            Multidisciplinary, Public Service, Social         Industrial Engineering                             Context, Spanish Language Studies
                                                                                                           Sciences, STEM                                    Information Technology                           Sport Management
 from Texas Tech will help you become an influencer in the professional world.                           Architecture                                        Interdisciplinary Arts Studies                   Supply Chain Management
 www.admissions.ttu.edu/success                                                                          Architecture/Civil Engineering (Dual)               Interior Design                                  Technical Communication
                                                                                                         Architecture/General Business (Dual)                International Economics                          Theatre Arts*
                                                                                                         Art*                                                Journalism                                         Acting, Design/Technology, Musical
                                                                                                           Art Education, Art History, Graphic               Kinesiology                                        Theatre
                                                                                                           Design, Photography, Studio Art                   Landscape Architecture                           University Studies
                                                                                                         Biochemistry                                        Languages & Cultures                               Agricultural Leadership, Computing
                                                                                                         Biology                                                Chinese Language & Area Studies,                Applications, Human Resource
                                                                                                           Ecology & Environmental Biology                      Classics, French, German, Russian               Development, Integrative Studies,
                                                                                                         Cell & Molecular Biology                               Language & Area Studies                         Integrative Studies in Health Care
                                                                                                         Chemical Engineering                                Management                                         Organizations, Journalism & Visual Media,
                                                                                                         Chemistry                                              Human Resources Management, Strategic           Legal Studies, Mexican American Latina/o
                                                                                                         Civil Engineering                                      Entrepreneurship & Innovation                   Studies, Organizational Leadership
                                                                                                         Communication Studies                               Marketing                                        Wind Energy
                                                                                                         Community, Family & Addiction 		                    Mathematics
                                Ginger Kerrick                                                             Sciences                                          Mathematics/Computer Science (Dual)              Pre-Professional Programs
                                Deputy Director of the
                                                                                                         Computer Engineering                                Mechanical Engineering                           Pre-Clinical Lab Sciences
                                Exploration Integration and
                                                                                                         Computer Science                                    Media Strategies                                 Pre-Dentistry
                                Sciences Directorate at NASA
                                                                                                         Conservation Law Enforcement                        Microbiology                                     Pre-Law
                                                                                                         Construction Engineering                            Multidisciplinary Science                        Pre-Medicine
                                                                                                         Creative Media Industries                              High School Science Teacher Certification     Pre-Nursing
                                                                                                         Dance*                                              Music*                                           Pre-Occupational Therapy
                                                                                                         Digital Media & Professional 		                        Composition, Music Education,                 Pre-Optometry
                                                                                                           Communication                                        Performance, Theory                           Pre-Pharmacy

     RANKED 9TH                                                                                          Early Childcare
                                                                                                         Early Childhood Education
                                                                                                                                                             Natural Resources Management
                                                                                                                                                                Conservation Science, Fisheries Biology,
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Pre-Physical Therapy
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Pre-Physician Assistant

     NATIONALLY
                                                                                                           Teacher Certification (EC-6th)                       Range Conservation, Ranch Management,         Pre-Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences
                                                                                                         Economics                                              Wildlife Biology                              Pre-Veterinary
                                                                                                         Education                                           Nutrition
     IN WORKFORCE PREPARATION                                                                              Elementary, Middle School, High School,              Nutrition, Pre-Professional Health, Teacher   Pre-professional programs are not majors.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Academic advisors in these areas support you in
           OF GRADUATES                                                                                    2+1 Tech Teach, Bilingual, English as a              Certification (8th-12th)
                                                                                                                                                                                                              exploring and preparing for a professional career.
                                                                                                           Second Language & Special Education               Nutritional Sciences & Dietetics
                                                                                                         Electrical Engineering                              Personal Financial Planning
                                                                                                         Energy Commerce                                     Petroleum Engineering
                                                                                                         English                                             Philosophy
                                                               Edward E. Whitacre Jr.                      Creative Writing, English Teaching,                  Ethics
                                                               Former Chairman & CEO of AT&T               Literature & Language                             Physics
                                                               Former Chairman & CEO of General Motors

                                                                                                         Majors                                                                                                           *Requires additional application
                                                                                                         Specializations & Concentrations within Listed Major
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HERE FOR YOU.
 C O N TA C T

                                                                                            CONNECT
                                                                                            WITH US
 Our regional representatives are ready to support you throughout the application            @txtechadmission
 process. Give us a call to schedule an appointment virtually or at a location near you.   www.gototexastech.com

 W ES T T E X A S                           DAL L AS/ F T. W O RTH
 806.742.1480                               214.630.TECH (8324)
 Visitors Center, West Hall                 8704 Cypress Waters Blvd. Suite 150
 2520 Broadway Ave.                         Irving, TX 75063
 Lubbock, TX 79409

 C E N T R A L /S O U T H T EX AS           HOU ST O N
 512.345.4888                               713.467.5100
 10000 Research Blvd. Suite 250
 Austin, TX 78759

 Athletics                                  Red Raider Orientation
 www.texastech.com                          www.redraiderorientation.ttu.edu
 806.742.3355                               806.742.2993

 Division of Diversity Equity & Inclusion   ROTC-AIR FORCE
 www.diversity.ttu.edu                      www.ttu.edu/afrotc
 806.742.7025                               806.742.2143

 Financial Aid & Scholarships               ROTC-ARMY
 www.financialaid.ttu.edu                   armyrotc.ttu.edu
 806.742.3681                               806.742.2141

 Hospitality Services                       Student Disability Services
 www.hospitality.ttu.edu                    www.studentaffairs.ttu.edu/sds
 806.742.1360                               806.742.2405

 Office of the Registrar                    University Student Housing
 www.reg.ttu.edu                            www.housing.ttu.edu
 806.742.3661                               806.742.2661

 Military & Veterans Programs               University General Info
 www.mvp.ttu.edu                            www.ttu.edu
 806.742.6877                               806.742.2011

 Información en español está disponible llamando:
 www.admissions.ttu.edu/espanol | 806.742.1480

 Texas Tech University is accredited with the Southern
 Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
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