Admission & test scores

Texas Tech University SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 1090–1280 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 26. Texas Tech University admits 73% of applicants — largely open. 85% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range1090–1280middle half of admits
ACT midpoint26admitted students
Acceptance rate73%largely open
First-year retention85%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile
1090
Average
1190
75th percentile
1280

A quarter of admitted students scored below 1090 and a quarter above 1280. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 32,394.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

UniversityAvg SATACTAcceptanceIn-state tuition
Norwich University Northfield, Vermont 1190 — 74% $49,740
University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas 1190 25 93% $12,102
University of Wisconsin - Platteville Platteville, Wisconsin 1190 23 89% $8,644
Concordia College - Moorhead Moorhead, Minnesota 1190 23 63% $31,170
University of Montana Missoula, Montana 1190 22 96% $8,552
Lindenwood University Saint Charles, Missouri 1190 24 57% $21,600

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

Texas Tech University admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for Texas Tech University?
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1090 and 1280 on the SAT, with an average of 1190. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.
What ACT score does Texas Tech University require?
The ACT midpoint of admitted students is 26.
How hard is it to get into Texas Tech University?
Texas Tech University admits 73% of applicants, which is largely open. Of those who enrol, 85% return for a second year.
Does Texas Tech University require SAT or ACT scores?
This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.
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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.