TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY (TTU)

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  • Lubbock, TX 79409
  • OPEID College Code: 00364400
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  • General Phone: (806) 742-2011
  • President: Guy Bailey, Ph.d
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
  • Local Area: Midsized City
  • Student Enrollment: 30,049
  • College Alias: TTU
  • College Mascot: Red Raiders
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Texas Tech University (TTU) is a research and liberal arts university in Lubbock, Texas, offering 150 undergraduate degree programs, 100 master's degree programs, and 50 doctoral degree programs.  It has 11 colleges, a graduate school and a school of law.

Texas Tech has a fine faculty and its alumni include astronauts, governors, ambassadors, Olympic Gold Medallists, Pulitzer Prize winners, and prominent actors.

 

History

 

Texas Tech was founded on the South Plains of West Texas in 1923 as Texas Technological College. It opened in 1925 with 914 students.  It became Texas Tech University in 1969.

 

Academics

 

Texas Tech follows the semester system, with fall and spring semesters, as well as two summer sessions.  The academic calendar for the School of Law varies slightly from the academic calendar of Texas Tech University's other schools and programs.

 

Colleges and Schools

 

Texas Tech University has 11 colleges, in addition to its Graduate School and School of Law.  Texas Tech has several institutes and centers that conduct scholarly work from within each of its schools and colleges.

Texas Tech University's colleges are:

 

  • College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources
  • College of Architecture
  • College of Arts & Sciences
  • Jerry S. Rawls College of Business Administration
  • College of Education
  • Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering
  • Honors College
  • College of Human Sciences
  • College of Mass Communications
  • College of Visual & Performing Arts
  • University College

 

Student Life 

 

There are many student services and programs available at TTU, including several available through its International Cultural Center that houses its Office of International Affairs.  Through this office, students can participate in the Study Abroad program, among others.

TTU also has hundreds of organizations and clubs available for students to become involved in, including several chapters of fraternities and sororities.

A main attraction on the Texas Tex University campus is the United Spirit Arena, a 15,000-seat facility that hosts a full calendar of arts and entertainment, including top-name concerts and exhibits. The TTU basketball and volleyball games are held in this arena, as well as the university's commencement ceremonies.

 

Traditions

 

Texas Tech University has many traditions, and the Masked Rider may be its most well known tradition. The oldest and most popular mascot of TTU, the Masked Rider wears a red shirt and black cape, and rides a black horse to lead the athletic team out onto the field for all home games.  Other notable traditions at Texas Tech are its Matador Song, which is sung at many athletics events, and its Double T symbol, a logo that graces the school's jerseys.

 

Athletics

 

The "Red Raiders" and the "Lady Raiders" athletics teams of Texas Tech University have won many championships, and are top competitors in many intercollegiate sports, including:

 

Men's Sports:

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Fencing
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Track

 

Women's Sports:

  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track
  • Volleyball

 

Satellite Campuses

 

The Texas Tech University System is made up of three institutions: Angelo State University, the Health Sciences Center, and Texas Tech University.  Each of these institutions has several locations throughout the southwest Texas area.  Angelo State also offers distance-learning programs.

 

Community Life

 

TTU is located in Lubbock, Texas, in the South Plains area south of the Texas Panhandle.  The city was named for Thomas S. Lubbock, a former Texas Ranger and Confederate Officer, whose brother was the governor of Texas during the Civil War.  The Lubbock area is host to thriving manufacturing and agricultural industries.  The TTU campus is noted for having the feeling of a small liberal arts college, though it boasts top-level research programs, an award-winning faculty, and an international student body.

 
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
  • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
  • Army Air Force
Accreditation
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
  • Research Universities (High Research Activity)
  • Undergraduate Classification
  • Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, High Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
  • Comprehensive Doctoral (No Medical/Veterinary)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
  • Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
  • High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
  • Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
 
 
 
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  • 2009 Chancellor's Council Distinguished Teaching and Research Awards, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center recipients

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    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
  • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
  • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
  • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
  • Recommended
  • Recommendation Consideration
  • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
  • Required
  • TOEFL
  • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants8,5837,96816,551
Number Granted Admission (%)5,710 (67%)5,518 (69%)11,228 (68%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)2,373 (42%)2,212 (40%)4,585 (41%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam2,88463%
ACT ® Exam1,67637%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading480580
SAT ® Math510620
SAT ® Writing470570
 
ACT ® Composite2126
ACT ® English2026
ACT ® Math2127
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving60%19%23%54%
Avg Amount Receiving$6,762$3,953$4,592$3,241
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)3.7%3.3%2.0%
Number in Default173157139
Number in Repayment4,5714,6556,738
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$6,210$5,594$5,642
In-State Tuition and Fees$6,210$5,594$5,642
Out of State Tuition and Fees$12,858$12,338$12,314
Books and Supplies$1,000$845$845
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$7,688$7,580$7,580
Other Expenses$3,390$3,326$3,326
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$18,288$17,345$17,393
In-State$18,288$17,345$17,393
Out of State$24,936$24,089$24,065
Off Campus
In-District$7,210$6,439$6,487
In-State$7,210$6,439$6,487
Out of State$13,858$13,183$13,159
Off Campus with Family
In-District$7,210$6,439$6,487
In-State$7,210$6,439$6,487
Out of State$13,858$13,183$13,159
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateBachelorMasterDoctor
Agriculture Operations
Agricultural and Horticultural Plant Breeding--8-
Agricultural Business and Management-1--
Agricultural Communication-1810-
Agricultural Economics-6533
Agriculture-384-
Agronomy and Crop Science-3-2
Animal Sciences-60105
Food Science-53-
Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management-2--
Range Science and Management-1-2
Soil Science and Agronomy----
Horticulture-73-
 
Architecture
Architecture-11460-
Environmental Design, Architecture---2
Interior Architecture-39--
Landscape Architecture-302-
 
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry-28--
Bioinformatics----
Biology-119117
Biotechnology--6-
Cell and Molecular Biology-11--
Entomology--1-
Microbiology-102-
Toxicology--14
Zoology and Animal Biology-322
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting-14645-
Business Administration-1511939
Business Administration, Other-41--
Commerce-82--
Fashion Merchandising-56--
Finance-208--
Financial Planning and Services---2
Hospitality Administration and Management---4
Hotel Administration-1297-
International Business-392-
Management Information Systems-44--
Marketing-197--
 
Communications and Journalism
Advertising-89--
Journalism-347-
Photo Journalism-9--
Public Relations-119--
Radio and Television-32--
Media Studies---3
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer-39311
Computer Systems Networking----
 
Education
Agricultural Teacher Education--61
Art Teacher Education--8-
Bilingual and Multilingual Education----
Counseling and Guidance Services--242
Curriculum and Instruction--79
Education Administration--263
Educational Evaluation and Research--125
Educational and Instructional Media Design--95
Elementary Education--33-
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Education--1-
Music Teacher Education--7-
Reading Teacher Education--6-
Science Teacher Education--11-
Secondary Education--7-
Special Education Teaching--406
 
Engineering
Biomedical and Medical Engineering----
Chemical Engineering-3047
Civil Engineering-80274
Computer Engineering-5--
Computer Software Engineering--3-
Construction Engineering----
Electrical Engineering-54446
Engineering-111-
Engineering Physics----
Engineering Science---6
Engineering, Other--63
Environmental and Environmental Health Engineering-87-
Industrial Engineering-36133
Manufacturing Engineering--1-
Mechanical Engineering-169303
Petroleum Engineering-803-
 
Engineering Technology
Architectural Engineering Technology----
Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology-1--
Engineering Technology-53--
Mechanical Technology Technician-1--
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature-88308
Speech-11612-
Technical and Business Writing-10710
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Latin American Studies----
Russian Studies-5--
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Apparel and Textiles----
Child Development-111--
Family and Community Services-3--
Family and Consumer Sciences-16--
Family Resource Management Studies-4430-
Family Systems----
Housing and Human Environments--2-
Human Development and Family Studies-245104
Nutrition and Wellness Studies-19111
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Foreign Languages and Literatures--2-
French Language and Literature-31-
German Language and Literature-32-
Linguistics--11-
Spanish Language and Literature-5831
Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics-52-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Athletic Training--3-
Dietetics-36--
Health Services-8--
Marriage Counseling and Family Therapy---4
 
History
History-10665
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Biological and Physical Sciences-9--
Historic Preservation and Conservation--2-
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other-10223-
Museology, Museum Studies--9-
 
Legal Professions and Studies
Law---204
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Studies-73--
Liberal Arts-4--
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics-33103
Statistics--6-
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management---1
Land Use Planning and Management or Development---1
Natural Resources, Conservation-2--
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management-1741
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy-147-
 
Physical Sciences
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology--2-
Chemistry-3124
Geology and Earth Science-953
Geophysics and Seismology-1--
Physics-361
 
Psychology
Clinical Psychology---1
Counseling Psychology---3
Educational Psychology--46
Experimental Psychology---4
Psychology-21015-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Administration--25-
Social Work-14--
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education-21518-
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology-191-
Economics-7410-
Geography-7--
Political Science-8733
Sociology-569-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Acting-4--
Art History-11--
Conducting---5
Dance-10--
Drama-651
Fashion and Apparel Design-28--
Fine Studio Arts-30--
Graphic Design-26--
Music-54-6
Music Pedagogy--2-
Music Performance-24117
Music Theory and Composition-131
Musicology and Ethnomusicology----
Piano and Organ---3
Playwriting and Screenwriting----
Technical Theatre, Design and Technology-1--
Theatre and Theatre Arts Management----
Visual and Performing Arts----
Art Studies-1242
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 30,049
  • Undergraduate: 24,236 Graduate: 5,813
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
  • Male: 16,584 Female: 13,465
  • Undergraduate Gender
  • Male: 13,492 Female: 10,744
  • Graduate Gender
  • Male: 3,092 Female: 2,721
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
  • Full-Time: 25,860 Part-Time: 4,189
  • Undergraduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 22,061 Part-Time: 2,175
  • Graduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 3,799 Part-Time: 2,014
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien2,0147%
American Indian2170.7%
Black1,3034%
Asian7492%
Hispanic4,03013%
White21,48271%
Unknown2540.8%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18670.2%
Ages 18-197,50125%
Ages 20-218,85029%
Ages 22-247,49925%
Ages 25-293,23211%
Ages 30-341,1814%
Ages 35-396222%
Ages 40-496992%
Ages 50-653801%
Age Over 65160.05%
Age Unknown20.01%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees4,6874,344343
Faculty Status1,4441,271173
Tenured Faculty6806764
Graduate Assistants1,875-1,875
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1,3331,163170
Primarily Instruction1,3161,148168
Primarily Research17152
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial5615574
Other Professionals92791017
Technical and/or Paraprofessional1,8661,714152
Clerical And Secretarial60658620
Skilled Crafts1971961
Service and/or Maintenance561435126
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$71,666 (1,068)$78,298 (673)$60,366 (395)
Professor$100,612 (237)$103,636 (185)$89,856 (52)
Associate Professor$73,123 (352)$76,205 (236)$66,854 (116)
Assistant Professor$64,602 (316)$67,300 (188)$60,639 (128)
Instructor$40,124 (163)$45,078 (64)$36,922 (99)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$112,304 (80)$118,377 (57)$97,252 (23)
Professor$133,465 (50)$135,751 (40)$124,321 (10)
Associate Professor$89,904 (11)$83,762 (7)$100,653 (4)
Assistant Professor$88,423 (8)$86,911 (6)$92,959 (2)
Instructor$55,886 (11)$52,419 (4)$57,867 (7)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$73,075 (1,148)$79,747 (730)$61,423 (418)
Professor$102,109 (287)$104,958 (225)$91,770 (62)
Associate Professor$73,137 (363)$75,984 (243)$67,371 (120)
Assistant Professor$64,793 (324)$67,418 (194)$60,876 (130)
Instructor$40,478 (174)$44,949 (68)$37,610 (106)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$5,593,649$3,305,453$2,288,196
Ratio (%)100%59%41%
 
Participants
All Athletes587358229
Unduplicated Athletes452288164
Baseball3737-
Basketball301416
All Track Combined254134120
Football144144-
Golf231310
Soccer29-29
Softball23-23
Tennis281612
Volleyball19-19
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$495,952$215,568
Assistant Coaches-$157,659$69,501
 
Coaches
All Coaches663432
Baseball44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Basketball844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
All Track Combined19910
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1789
Football1212-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches1111-
Golf532
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches321
Soccer4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
Softball4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
Tennis624
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches413
Volleyball4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 81%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 55%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students60%
 
By Gender
Male58%
Female63%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien76%
American Indian48%
Black56%
Asian57%
Hispanic53%
White61%
Unknown50%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less32%
5 Years54%
6 Years60%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Weapons Related3-
Drug Related2932
Liquor Related61104
On Campus
Weapons Related104
Drug Related6280
Liquor Related108186
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape12
Aggravated Assault1-
Burglary1817
Arson-1
On Campus
Forcible Rape13
Robbery11
Aggravated Assault22
Burglary2419
Vehicle Theft23
Arson13
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