Texas Tech University

Yes, Texas Tech Uni is a good and affordable option for Indian students, particularly for <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/stem-mba-in-usa-articlepage-135025" target="_blank" rel="noopener">STEM and Business studies in USA</a>. Students get a quality study environment for low costs.

TTU is rated as an R1 research university by the Carnegie Classification, making it one of the best public universities in USA for Indian students to consider.

Getting into TTU can be considered somewhat competitive for Indian students. With a 69% acceptance rate, Texas Tech Uni prioritises students with a good GPA and active participation in extracurriculars.

To know about your admission chances at TTU, students can use our <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/how-shiksha-counsellors-rate-student-chances-of-getting-into-a-college-abroad-articlepage-2393" target="_blank" rel="noopener">FREE Rate my chance tool on Shiksha Study Abroad</a>.

Texas Tech Uni operates 10 academic colleges and 3 schools as part of its Lubbock campus. These schools deliver over 150 degree programs and graduate certification courses to Indian students in fields like Business Analytics, Marketing, Finance, Computer Science, Data Science, and Architecture.

To know more about campus facilities, check out the <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/texas-tech-university/gallery" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Texas Tech Gallery</a>.

Postgraduates of Texas Tech University holding a 1 year graduate degree can earn upto USD 100,000 that also depends upon which college or school they passed out from. The department wise salaries are as follows:

• Agriculture & Applied Economics: USD 77,000
• Business Administration: USD 80,000
• Computer Sciences: USD 100,000
• Industrial Engineering: USD 84,000
• Mechanical Engineering: USD 102,000

The GPA requirements at Texas Tech Uni varies for different programs. However, students will need an equivalent GPA well above 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. The incoming international students of the Class of 2022 had an average GPA of 3.7.

Indian students should aim to match or better this during their Class 12th exams.

Texas Tech generally takes 2 to 4 weeeks to provide an admission decision after receiving a completed applicaton. As admissions for Spring intake begin in June, students usually recieve their admission decisions by end of July.

Some courses may have a higher wait time. Students are advised to apply as early as possible, to avoid any last-minute hassle.

A valid GRE or GMAT score is mandatory for entry to some PG courses. However, that is not the case for all courses offered by Texas Tech Uni at the graduate level.

Programs like the MBA does require an GMAT score. Students are advised to check the course-specific requirements on the Texas Tech University admissions page on Shiksha Study Abroad, before applying.

Some popular scholarships at TTU available to international students are as follows:

First-Year Student Scholarships

International undergraduate students at Texas Tech University can submit the scholarship form along with the application form on ApplyTexas.org. The deadline for first-year students falls in early February and for transfer students, it falls in early March. The award amount is determined by the test score and high school rank.

Transfer Merit Scholarship Program

These scholarships are for students who submitted their transcripts and documents by the Fall or Spring entry deadline. Students must enrol in a minimum of 12 credit hours and 9 TTU hours

Prestigious External Student Awards

It was formerly known as National and International Scholarships and Fellowships for students at all levels and fields.

Texas Tech Uni offers a fixed tuition option to all incoming UG and transfer students. This keeos the tuition rates fixed for a set period. However, some other mandatory or course-related fee may still change over time.

Students are advised to contact one of our<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/apply/top-consultants-in-noida" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Shiksha Study Abroad counsellors</a> to know more about the same.

Yes, TTU Texas allows tuition fee payment in installments via structured payment plans. Options include a Budget Payment Plan (4 equal installments) and Emergency Payment Plan (3 installments).

To enrol in the same, students need to pay a standard fee worth USD 25 (INR 2.4 K) per semester.

To know more, students are advised to check the Texas Tech Student Business Services page on the official university website.

Student who fail to pay their tuiton and fees on time may be barred from doing the following at TTU:

• Registering for classes
• Obtaining transcripts
• Accessing grades 

Failing to pay the fees by the end of the semester can lead to denial of credits for the work done during that semester. In some cases, a student's enrollment at the university may also be cancelled.

Yes, students can change their major at Texas Tech Uni. To change a major, follow the steps mentioned below:

• Log in to the RaiderConnect account
• Select the correct application
• Choose the requested major 
• Refer the course admission page. Make sure the entry requirements are met.

Currently enrolled students need to contact their academic advisor to complete the transfer.

Yes, Texas Tech is a solid choice to pursue a MS in CS programme in USA. The university offers a 31-credit hour program with strong post study employment outcomes at companies like Amazon, Meta, Google, and Microsoft.

The programme also opens the door to a<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/what-is-stem-opt-extension-and-how-to-get-it-articlepage-2231" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> 24 month STEM OPT Extension in the US</a>, down the line. It can be completed for USD 17,649 (INR 16.8 Lakhs) per year, a much lower tuition rate compared to top universities in the US.

Red Raider Orientation at Texas Tech Uni is a mandatory on-campus programme for all incoming UG students. Students to go through mandatory academic advising and registration and complete some online modules regarding financial aid and campus resources.

They can also opt to participate in the Red Raider Camp (a 3-day experience to get introduced to campus traditions and make new friends).

Texas Tech University QS Ranking 2026 is #731 in the world. The university has shown an consistent improvement in ranking at the global level over the last 3 years. Mentioned below is how the university has ranked globally in the last few years:

Yes, Texas Tech Uni usually ranks among the <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities" target="_blank" rel="noopener">top universities in the US</a> and offers strong STEM, Business, and research programs at affordable costs to Indian students.

Mentioned below is how the university has ranked across platforms in recent years:

University of Texas, Rice University, and Texas A&M are the top 3 universities in the region in 2026, per QS World. Mentioned below is more on these universities and their respective QS rankings: