Texas Tech University acceptance rate, scores and deadlines
Source: College Scorecard (IPEDS), Fall 2024 · deadlines from Texas Tech's admissions site.
Acceptance rate
Texas Tech acceptance rate by year
24,958 of 34,356 applicants admitted for Fall 2024, against 70.9% for Fall 2023.
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| Entering class | Applied | Admitted | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 34,356 | 24,958 | 72.7% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2023 | 34,020 | 24,116 | 70.9% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2022 | 35,400 | 23,837 | 67.3% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2021 | 33,756 | 22,908 | 67.9% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2020 | 29,131 | 20,400 | 70.0% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2019 | 25,384 | 17,493 | 68.9% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2018 | 24,452 | 17,280 | 70.7% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2017 | 25,207 | 17,438 | 69.2% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2016 | 23,311 | 14,592 | 62.6% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2015 | 23,010 | 14,510 | 63.1% | IPEDS |
2026–27 applications
Texas Tech deadlines for 2026–27
Apply with ApplyTexas or Common App. Checked October 24, 2026 on Texas Tech's admissions site. Dates can change; confirm them there before you submit.
- Priority deadline Apply by Decisions —
Scores and GPA
Test scores and GPA at Texas Tech
Scores are for enrolled students who sent them, not for everyone admitted.
Approximate: reading and math ranges added.
Cost
What Texas Tech costs
From the College Scorecard. For your own estimate, use Texas Tech's net price calculator.
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Colleges with a similar acceptance rate
Close to Texas Tech's 72.7%, from the same official data.
FAQ
Questions about Texas Tech admissions
What is Texas Tech's acceptance rate?
Texas Tech admitted 24,958 of 34,356 first-year applicants for Fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 72.7%. That is up from 70.9% for Fall 2023. Source: College Scorecard (IPEDS), Fall 2024.
Is Texas Tech test-optional for 2026–27?
Yes. Texas Tech is test-optional for 2026–27: you can apply with or without SAT or ACT scores.
When are Texas Tech's application deadlines for 2026–27?
Priority deadline: May 1, 2027. Check Texas Tech's admissions site before you apply, as dates can change.
What SAT score do you need for Texas Tech?
There is no cutoff. The middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored about 1090–1280 on the SAT (Fall 2024). A score at or above about 1280 is in the top quarter of enrolled students. This range is approximate: it adds the college's reading and math section ranges, because no total-score range is published.
Where the numbers come from
Sources
- College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), IPEDS admissions 2015–2024
- Texas Tech first-year admissions, checked October 24, 2026
Odds are estimates from public data, shown as a range. An estimate, not a guarantee.
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