2500 Broadway Lubbock, Lubbock, TX 79409
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Description
Texas Tech University, located in Lubbock, Texas, is a major public research university known for its comprehensive programs in engineering, agriculture, and business. Offering a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees, Texas Tech is recognized for its commitment to research, innovation, and student success. The university’s vibrant campus life, strong athletic programs, and traditions contribute to a rich collegiate experience in the heart of West Texas.
National Merit
Texas Tech University offers a National Merit Finalist Scholarship for students who have achieved finalist status in the National Merit Scholarship Program and designate Texas Tech as their first-choice institution. This scholarship covers:
- 100% of the approved cost of attendance, including tuition and fees
- housing
- meals
- books and supplies
- transportation
- miscellaneous expenses
Additional Scholarship Opportunities
Texas Tech University offers a range of merit-based scholarships, designed to recognize and reward high-achieving students. Here’s a summary of some key scholarships:
- Academic Excellence Scholarship: This scholarship is for incoming freshmen with a high school GPA of 3.5 or higher and an SAT score of 1200 or higher, or an ACT score of 26 or higher.
- President’s Scholarship: Aimed at incoming freshmen, this scholarship requires a high school GPA of 4.0 or higher and an SAT score of 1400 or higher, or an ACT score of 30 or higher.
- Regents’ Scholarship: This is for students designated as Regents’ Scholars by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
- Chancellor’s Scholarships: Awarded to students designated as Chancellor’s Scholars by the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents.
 Last Updated: April 2025