Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas
Public·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice·GPA 3.62
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Texas Tech University (Texas Tech, TTU, or simply Tech) is a public research university in Lubbock, Texas, United States. Established in 1923 and called Texas Technological College until 1969, it is the flagship institution of the five-institution Texas Tech University System. As of fall 2025, the university enrolled 42,455 students, making it the sixth-largest university in Texas. The university offers degrees in…
- Rankings
#123 (CWUR US)▼
National rank
Ranked #123 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
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Ranked #128 in the US by Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE US ↗
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Ranked #161 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
Value rank
Ranked #426 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
World rank
Ranked #503 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
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Broadway and University Avenue, Lubbock, Texas, 79409-5005
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