Official NCES IPEDS & Common Data Set Admissions Statistics (2025-2026 Cycle)
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Texas Tech University Acceptance Rate

Comprehensive admissions statistics, middle 50% SAT/ACT test score percentiles, GPA requirements, deadlines, and cost of attendance according to official NCES IPEDS and Common Data Set reports.

Official Acceptance Rate
67.9%

68 admitted per 100 applicants

Total Applicants
32,000
Undergraduate pool
Total Admitted
21,728
Offers extended
Enrolled Freshmen
6,400
Yield: 29.5%
Middle 50% SAT
1100-1280
25th-75th Percentile
Middle 50% ACT
22-28
Composite score
Average High School GPA
3.56
Unweighted 4.0 scale

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3.85
Composite SAT Score 1480
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Estimated Admission Likelihood
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Academic Profile vs Middle 50% Benchmarks:
Your GPA vs School Avg
3.85 vs 3.98 Below Avg
Your SAT vs Mid-50%
1480 vs 1490-1580 Near 25th %
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Texas Tech Standardized Test Score Distributions

Breakdown of the 25th percentile (bottom quarter) vs 75th percentile (top quarter) of matriculated students.

SAT Middle 50% Distribution

1600 Scale
Composite Total Range 1100 – 1280
Reading & Writing (EBRW) 550 – 640
Math Section 540 – 640
Current Testing Policy Test-Optional

ACT & GPA Academic Benchmarks

36 Scale / 4.0 GPA
ACT Composite 25th Percentile 22
ACT Composite 75th Percentile 28
Average High School Unweighted GPA 3.56 / 4.00
Estimated Class Rank Top 10% of high school graduating class

Application Deadlines & Admissions Plans

Regular Decision (RD) Deadline Rolling (May 1)
Early Application Deadline December 1
Early Admissions Plan Type Priority Deadline
Application Fee $75 (Fee waivers accepted)

Tuition & Estimated Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees $11,852 / year
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $24,092 / year
Institutional Type Public research university
Official Admissions Portal Visit Texas Tech

Texas Tech University Admissions FAQ

Frequently asked questions regarding admission requirements, GPA, and test percentiles for Texas Tech.

What is the acceptance rate for Texas Tech University?

The official undergraduate acceptance rate for Texas Tech University (Texas Tech) is approximately 67.9%. For every 100 applicants, around 68 students are admitted, according to latest NCES IPEDS and Common Data Set reports.

What GPA do you need to get into Texas Tech?

Admitted students to Texas Tech typically have an average unweighted high school GPA of around 3.56 on a 4.0 scale. Most successful applicants take rigorous AP, IB, or Honors courses and rank in the top quartile of their graduating class.

What are the middle 50% SAT and ACT scores for Texas Tech?

The middle 50% SAT score range for admitted students is 1100 to 1280. For the ACT, the middle 50% composite score is 22 to 28. Scoring in the upper 75th percentile significantly increases your admissions chances.

What is the application deadline for Texas Tech University?

The regular decision application deadline for Texas Tech University is Rolling (May 1). Early applicants typically submit their materials by December 1 under the Priority Deadline admissions plan.

Is Texas Tech test-optional in 2025-2026?

Texas Tech University's testing policy status: Test-Optional. Please verify program-specific requirements on the official admissions portal before submitting.

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