Texas Tech University Acceptance Rate
Lubbock, Texas · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 34,020
- Admitted
- 24,116
- Yield
- 29.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Texas Tech University's acceptance rate has risen from 66.1% in 2014–15 to 70.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 21,873 to 34,020 (+56%) over that period.
Its 70.9% rate makes Texas Tech University more selective than about 61% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 65 tracked Texas schools, it is more selective than about 63%.
Texas Tech University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 29.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 21,873 | 14,464 | 66.1% | 5,619 |
| 2015–16 | 23,010 | 14,510 | 63.1% | 5,160 |
| 2016–17 | 23,311 | 14,592 | 62.6% | 4,762 |
| 2017–18 | 25,207 | 17,438 | 69.2% | 5,883 |
| 2018–19 | 24,452 | 17,280 | 70.7% | 6,171 |
| 2019–20 | 25,384 | 17,493 | 68.9% | 6,145 |
| 2020–21 | 29,131 | 20,400 | 70% | 6,522 |
| 2021–22 | 33,756 | 22,908 | 67.9% | 6,629 |
| 2022–23 | 35,400 | 23,837 | 67.3% | 6,809 |
| 2023–24 | 34,020 | 24,116 | 70.9% | 7,217 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 18,180 | 12,927 | 71.1% |
| Men | 15,840 | 11,189 | 70.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 550–640 | 33% |
| SAT Math | 540–630 | |
| ACT Composite | 22–28 | 11% |
How Texas Tech University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Texas Tech University's acceptance rate?
Texas Tech University's acceptance rate is 70.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (24,116 admitted of 34,020 applicants).
Is Texas Tech University test optional?
Texas Tech University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Texas Tech University?
Texas Tech University received 34,020 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 24,116.
What SAT score do you need for Texas Tech University?
Admitted students at Texas Tech University typically scored 550–640 on SAT Reading/Writing and 540–630 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Texas Tech University getting harder to get into?
Texas Tech University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 66.1% in 2014–15 to 70.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.ttu.edu/.