Texas Tech University

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School Location

Broadway and University Avenue
Lubbock, TX 79409-5005

General information

(806) 742-2011

Type of institution:	Public, 4-year or above
Federal Aid:	Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered:	Bachelor degrees, Masters degrees, Doctor's degrees, First-Professional degrees
Carnegie classification:	Research Universities (high research activity)
Number of students:	28,260 (2007)
2009-2008 Undergraduate application fee:	$ 50

About this School

Texas Tech University is a nationally recognized doctoral/research university located in Lubbock, Texas (USA) established in 1923 originally as Texas Technological College. It is the flagship institution of the Texas Tech University System.

History

Though plans for opening a college in West Texas had been in the legislature for some time, it had long been thought that any such institution should be a branch of Texas A&M. However, in 1923 the decision was made to create a new college system entirely so as to serve the unique needs of the region. On February 10, 1923, Governor Pat Neff signed the legislation creating Texas Technological College and the site committee began searching for a location. In August, the first ballot resulted in the selection of Lubbock and construction began. Texas Technological College opened for classes in 1925 with an enrollment of 914 students. In the 1960s it was decided that the phrase "technological college" was insufficient to define the scope of the institution, having expanded the curriculum to far more than just technical subjects. Numerous name changes were proposed, including Texas State University and Texas Tech University. The board of directors preferred the name Texas Tech University, due to a desire to preserve the university's "Double T" emblem. The name change was such a big issue that students held rallies and marched against the name Texas Tech University. One student stated in a letter to the University Daily "Tech to me is a coined word and does not dignify this fine institution." Despite a few rallies and student-led ballot initiatives, in 1969 the board voted unanimously in favor of the change to Texas Tech University.

Tuition and Fees	2009-2008	2008-2007	2007-2006
Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
In-State	$ 5,654	$ 5,642	$ 5,376
Out of State	$ 12,398	$ 12,314	$ 11,976
Books and Supplies	$ 845	$ 845	$ 845
On-Campus
Room and board	$ 7,580	$ 7,580	$ 7,403
Other Expenses	$ 3,326	$ 3,326	$ 3,230
Off Campus
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Off Campus w/ family
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Financial aid 2006-2007

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of Aid	Percentage of students receiving aid	Average amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship)	15%	$ 3,408
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship)	17%	$ 3,935
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship)	23%	$ 2,244
Loans to students	55%	$ 4,837

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