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Texas Tech University
(TTU)
Part of Texas Tech University System
About
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.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 501 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 61 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 37,631
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 20.8 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 8%
- Female : Male
- 50 : 50
- Staff
- 2,482
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
33 subjectsQS
19 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Hospitality & Leisure Management | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 351-400 | - | 2020 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-450 | - | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 501-520 | - | 2022 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 501-550 | - | 2025 |
| Natural Sciences | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 501-600 | - | 2025 |
| Business & Management Studies | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 551-700 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601-650 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 601-675 | - | 2026 |
US News
17 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Space Science | 155 | 50.2 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | =216 | 50.2 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =220 | 50.2 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =299 | 50.2 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =366 | 50.2 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | =391 | 50.2 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | =392 | 50.2 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =454 | 50.2 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =474 | 50.2 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =548 | 50.2 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =571 | 50.2 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =654 | 50.2 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =663 | 50.2 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =686 | 50.2 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =751 | 50.2 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =924 | 50.2 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =961 | 50.2 | 2026 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 301–400 | 36.3 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 301–400 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 401–500 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 401–500 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 401–500 | 36.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 501–600 | 36.5 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 501–600 | 31.7 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501–600 | 24.6 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Texas Tech University?
Texas Tech University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 761-770, THE Rank 601–800, ARWU Rank 501-600, US News Rank =568.
When was Texas Tech University founded?
Texas Tech University was founded in 1923.
What are the top subjects at Texas Tech University?
Top subjects at Texas Tech University include: Communication & Media Studies, Library & Information Science, Petroleum Engineering, Business Administration, Veterinary Science.
Where is Texas Tech University located?
Texas Tech University is located in Lubbock, United States.