Texas Tech University
About
Located in Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a prestigious Carnegie R1 research institution best known for its vibrant school spirit, West Texas hospitality, and highly ranked programs within the Whitacre College of Engineering, the Rawls College of Business, and the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources. Students here enjoy a high-energy campus culture anchored by passionate Big 12 athletic traditions—like the iconic "Guns Up" hand sign and the Masked Rider—alongside a supportive, active community of over 40,000 Red Raiders. What truly sets Texas Tech apart is its stunning Spanish Renaissance-style campus, which boasts one of the nation's premier public art collections and is uniquely structured as the only campus in Texas to house a major university, law school, and medical school all on the same contiguous grounds.
Wikipedia:Texas Tech University 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.
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Texas Tech University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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