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Texas Tech University (TTU)
- Broadway and University Avenue
- Lubbock, TX 79409
- OPEID College Code: 00364400
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- General Phone: (806) 742-2011
- President: Jon Whitmore, Ph.d
- Website: www.ttu.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 28,260
- College Alias: TTU
- College Mascot: Red Raiders
Basic Information
- 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
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - TTU Library Profile
- 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
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.admissions.ttu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Professional Degree 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 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 6,288 | 5,673 | 11,961 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 5,629 (90%) | 5,130 (90%) | 10,759 (90%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 2,409 (43%) | 2,087 (41%) | 4,496 (42%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 2,961 | 66% |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,517 | 34% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 480 | 580 |
| SAT ® Math | 500 | 610 |
| SAT ® Writing | 460 | 560 |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 26 |
| ACT ® English | 20 | 26 |
| ACT ® Math | 21 | 26 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: TTU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 71%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 55% | 15% | 17% | 23% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,837 | $3,408 | $3,935 | $2,244 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.0% | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Number in Default | 139 | 172 | 147 |
| Number in Repayment | 6,738 | 5,991 | 4,314 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,642 | $5,376 | $5,088 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $12,314 | $11,976 | $11,712 |
| Books and Supplies | $845 | $845 | $845 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,580 | $7,403 | $7,008 |
| Other Expenses | $3,326 | $3,230 | $3,230 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,393 | $16,854 | $16,171 |
| Out of State | $24,065 | $23,454 | $22,795 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $6,487 | $6,221 | $5,933 |
| Out of State | $13,159 | $12,821 | $12,557 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,487 | $6,221 | $5,933 |
| Out of State | $13,159 | $12,821 | $12,557 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Law School | $13,953 | $21,393 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 28,260 Undergraduate: 23,021 Graduate: 4,546 Professional: 693
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 15,591 Female: 12,669
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 12,835 Female: 10,186
- Graduate Gender Male: 2,361 Female: 2,185
- Professional Gender Male: 395 Female: 298
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 24,635 Part-Time: 3,625
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 21,061 Part-Time: 1,960
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,886 Part-Time: 1,660
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 688 Part-Time: 5
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1,026 | 4% |
| American Indian | 198 | 0.7% |
| Black | 1,081 | 4% |
| Asian | 794 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3,418 | 12% |
| White | 21,036 | 74% |
| Unknown | 707 | 3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 87 | 0.3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 7,762 | 27% |
| Ages 20-21 | 8,239 | 29% |
| Ages 22-24 | 7,073 | 25% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,703 | 10% |
| Ages 30-34 | 944 | 3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 532 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 613 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 297 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 10 | 0.04% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 4,843 | 4,061 | 782 |
| Faculty Status | 1,354 | 1,130 | 224 |
| Tenured Faculty | 593 | 572 | 21 |
| Graduate Assistants | 1,506 | - | 1,506 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,336 | 1,112 | 224 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,174 | 1,078 | 96 |
| Primarily Research | 162 | 34 | 128 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 473 | 467 | 6 |
| Other Professionals | 880 | 731 | 149 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 2,154 | 1,751 | 403 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 637 | 615 | 22 |
| Skilled Crafts | 190 | 189 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 859 | 484 | 375 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $70,490 (1,028) | $76,579 (667) | $59,239 (361) |
| Professor | $99,345 (258) | $101,422 (211) | $90,021 (47) |
| Associate Professor | $70,518 (316) | $73,178 (214) | $64,938 (102) |
| Assistant Professor | $61,142 (308) | $63,486 (180) | $57,844 (128) |
| Instructor | $39,158 (146) | $41,786 (62) | $37,218 (84) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $98,011 (50) | $104,483 (37) | $79,592 (13) |
| Professor | $143,329 (18) | $140,933 (16) | $162,500 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $100,843 (7) | $97,578 (5) | $109,006 (2) |
| Assistant Professor | $72,969 (11) | $73,391 (9) | $71,067 (2) |
| Instructor | $58,007 (14) | $66,076 (7) | $49,937 (7) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $70,940 (1,078) | $77,047 (704) | $59,443 (374) |
| Professor | $100,514 (276) | $102,401 (227) | $91,774 (49) |
| Associate Professor | $70,778 (323) | $73,330 (219) | $65,405 (104) |
| Assistant Professor | $61,092 (319) | $63,323 (189) | $57,849 (130) |
| Instructor | $39,885 (160) | $43,032 (69) | $37,498 (91) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $5,360,194 | $3,361,769 | $1,998,425 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 63% | 37% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 558 | 363 | 195 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 420 | 280 | 140 |
| Baseball | 38 | 38 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 14 | 16 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 239 | 144 | 95 |
| Football | 142 | 142 | - |
| Golf | 21 | 11 | 10 |
| Soccer | 25 | - | 25 |
| Softball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Tennis | 27 | 14 | 13 |
| Volleyball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $565,058 | $173,537 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $133,035 | $64,800 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 63 | 34 | 29 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 19 | 10 | 9 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| Football | 12 | 12 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 11 | 11 | - |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Tennis | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 83%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 64%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 56% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 54% |
| Female | 58% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 58% |
| American Indian | 30% |
| Black | 47% |
| Asian | 56% |
| Hispanic | 51% |
| White | 57% |
| Unknown | 25% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 28% |
| 5 Years | 50% |
| 6 Years | 56% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 4 | 3 |
| Drug Related | 80 | 60 |
| Liquor Related | 186 | 197 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 32 | 22 |
| Liquor Related | 104 | 123 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 3 |
| Burglary | 19 | 16 |
| Vehicle Theft | 3 | 2 |
| Arson | 3 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 17 | 7 |
| Arson | 1 | - |
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