| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
29,237 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
26,121 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
3,116 |
| Total graduate students: |
6,622 |
| Full-time graduate students: |
4,250 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
2,372 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
21 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Southwest |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
6% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 0.5% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 2.7% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 5.7% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 22.7% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.1% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 62.4% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 1.3% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | | 3.8% | Nonresident Alien |
| 0.8% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 0.3% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 2.5% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 6.1% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 23.0% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.1% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 60.0% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.7% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 4.6% | Nonresident Alien |
| 0.6% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
1,839 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Lubbock, TX |
| Population of city/town: |
243,839 |
| Locations of branch/satellite campuses: |
Branch campuses in Collin, El Paso, Fredericksburg, Highland Lakes, Junction, and Waco, TX; abroad in Seville, Spain. |
| Nearest major city: |
Dallas |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
346 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
1,281,047 |
| Online campus map: |
www.ttu.edu/map |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (63%)
- women's dorms (17%)
- men's dorms (17%)
- single-student apartments
- special housing for disabled students (3%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
93% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
25% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
75% |
| Students required to live on campus: |
All first time freshmen must live on campus. |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
47% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
no |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
2084 |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Archives. Special collections. Rare books. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Vietnam center and archive, museum and planetarium, digital media studio, Library and National Ranching Heritage Center. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, military, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, 24/7 on-line career assessment. |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special housing, adaptive equipment, braille services, relay services for hearing impaired. |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
100% |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
31 |
| Number of fraternities that have chapter houses: |
14 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
4% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
23 |
| Number of sororities that have chapter houses: |
12 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
8% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station, television station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Daily Toreador |
| Number of honor societies: |
26 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
565 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Alpha Omega, Campus Crusade for Christ, Chi Rho, Christ In Action, Christians At Tech, Church Without Religion, Diamond Way Buddhism Student Meditation Group, Every Nation Campus, FaceTime with God, Foundation Retreat, Hillel, Men Of God, Navigators, Paradigm Bible Study, Raider Church, Raider Sisters for Christ, Redeemer University Ministry, Reformed University Fellowship, Visions of Light Gospel Choir, Wesley Foundation, Young Life of Lubbock; Catholic and Muslim Student Associations; Chi Alpha Christian, International Bible Study, Lutheran Student, and Orthodox Christian Fellowships; Bacon Heights Baptist Church Collegiate, Baha'i, Baptist, Cross Campus, Evoke College, God's Print, Greek Wide, Indiana Avenue, University, U at South Plains Matador, and Victory Life College Ministries |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Collegiate 100, Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholar, Hispanic Student Society, League of United Latin American Citizens, Minorities in S.T.E.A.M., NAACP, Unidos Por Un Mismo Idioma; Asian Law, Black Law, Black, Hispanic Law, and Professional Latinos in Finance and Accoutning Student Associations; Black Engineers, Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics/Native Americans in Science, and Hispanic Professional Engineers Societies |
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| International student organizations: |
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Global Techsan, International Student Council, Rawls CGE Diplomats, Study Abroad Peer Advisors, Zamo Raiders; African and Arabic Language Student Organizations; Bangladeshi Students and Scholars, Chinese Students and Scholars, Filipino, Habesha, India, Indonesian Scholars, Intercultural Dialogue, Korean, Nepal, Pakistan, Persian, South Asian, Sri Lankan, Taiwanese, Turkish, Turkish American, and Vietnamese Student Associations; Chinese Language/Culture, French, Genki, German, and Russian clubs |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Hip Hop Dance Team, Court Jesters, Flying Tortilla Improv Comedy, Fashion Board, Gay-Straight Alliance, Head's Up Display, Knight Riders, Mentor Tech Student Organization, Robo Raiders, Saddle Tramps, Horse Judging, Up 'til Dawn, Animal Rights Coalition, Best Buddies, Circle K International, Collegiate FFA, Wool Judging Team, Meat Animal Evaluation Team, Meat Judging Team, Livestock Judging Team College Republicans, Student Democrats, Young Americans for Liberty, Young Conservatives of Texas, Howard Hughes Medical Institute Scholar Service Organization, International Genetically Engineered Machine Raiders, American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Engineers without Borders, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Institute of Industrial Engineers; International Interior Design, Band Student, Meat Science, and Pre-Nursing Associations; Classical, Trumpet, Horn, Graphic Artists, Amateur Radio, Information Technology Professionals, Anthropology, Forensic Science, Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, Pre-Medical, Pre-Optometry, Biologists, and Pre-Vet Societies; Wool Judging, Meat Animal Evaluation, Meat Judging, and Livestock Judging Teams; Conservation Biology, Civil Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Stem Education, Petroleum Engineers, Women Engineers, Professional Engineers, American Chemical, and Physics Students Societies; sculpture, book history, glee, photo, model railroad, software development, and pre-pharmacy clubs |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Kirby Hocutt,
Director of Athletics |
| Athletics homepage: |
www.geosciences.ttu.edu/
atmo_LiveWebcam.php |
| School colors: |
scarlet and black |
| School mascot: |
Raider Red |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Big 12 Conference (Football I-A) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's football | yes | NCAA Div. I-A |
| Men's golf | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's tennis | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's golf | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's soccer | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's softball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's tennis | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's volleyball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
1% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
65% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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football, baseball and softball fields; track, soccer and tennis complexes; basketball and volleyball arenas; golf course; athletic training center; swimming pool; climbing center; racquetball and squash courts |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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archery, badminton, baseball, basketball, bowling, disc golf, equestrian, golf, ice hockey, kendo, longboarding, mixed martial arts, non-tackle football, parkour, polo, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, tae kwon do, skydiving, volleyball (indoor/outdoor), weight lifting, wrestling |
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| Club sports for men: |
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badminton, baseball, bowling, cricket, cycling, equestrian sports, fencing, gymnastics, ice hockey, in-line hockey, judo, lacrosse, martial arts, paintball, polo, power lifting, quidditch, racquetball, rock climbing, rodeo, rugby, shooting sports, table tennis, soccer, tennis, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, wake boarding, water polo, waterskiing, wrestling |
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| Club sports for women: |
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badminton, bowling, cycling, equestrian sports, fencing, gymnastics, judo, lacrosse, martial arts, paintball, polo, power lifting, quidditch, racquetball, rock climbing, rodeo, rugby, shooting sports, table tennis, soccer, tennis, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, wakeboarding, water polo, waterskiing, wrestling |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Lubbock, TX (9 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Amarillo, TX (124 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Lubbock, TX (2 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
15% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
excellent |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Baylor University, New Mexico University, Oklahoma State University, Southern Methodist University, Texas A&M University--College Station, Texas State University, Texas Tech University, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Texas Woman's University, University of Houston, University of North Texas, University of Texas--Arlington, University of Texas--Austin, University of Texas--Dallas, University of Texas--San Antonio, West Texas A&M. |
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| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Anadarko, Baker Hughes, BNSF, Chevron, Conoco Phillips, Dallas ISD, Deloitte, Exxon-Mobil, Halliburton, Lockheed-Martin, Lubbock ISD, Ministry of Education - Spain, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Schlumberger, Texas Agrilife Research, Texas Instruments, Texas Tech University, USAA. |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Scott Pelley, anchor, CBS Evening News and 60 Minutes host
- Ed Whitacre Jr., former CEO, AT&T and General Motors
- Ginger Kerrick, NASA Flight Director.
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