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
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
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 731-740, 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.