Texas Tech University
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Former name | Texas Technological College (1923–1969) |
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| Motto | "From here, it's possible." |
| Type | Public research university |
| Established | February 10, 1923 |
Parent institution | Texas Tech University System |
| Accreditation | SACS |
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| Endowment | $2.44 billion (FY2025) (TTU only) $3.35 billion (FY2025) (system-wide) |
| Budget | $1.79 billion (FY2026) |
| Chancellor | Brandon Creighton |
| President | Lawrence Schovanec |
| Faculty | 2,131 (fall 2024) |
| Students | 42,455 (fall 2025) |
| Undergraduates | 34,184 (fall 2025) |
| Postgraduates | 8,271 (fall 2025) |
| Location | , United States 33°35′02″N 101°52′41″W / 33.584°N 101.878°W |
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| Newspaper | The Daily Toreador |
| Colors | Scarlet and black |
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Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I FBS – Big 12 |
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| Website | ttu.edu |
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Texas Tech University (Texas Tech, TTU, or simply Tech) 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.
The university offers degrees in more than 150 courses of study through 13 colleges and hosts 55 research centers and institutes. Texas Tech University has awarded nearly 325,000 degrees since 1927, including over 75,000 graduate and professional degrees. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".
Research projects in the areas of pulsed power, strengthening national security, grid computing, resilience and adaptability, energy, advancing One Health, rural and urban development, and atmospheric sciences are among the most prominent at the university. The Institute for Critical Infrastructure Security works to solve the continuous problem of cyber-security interruptions in critical infrastructure systems. The Institute for One Health Innovation is composed of experts in human, animal and environmental health to better understand how each interacts with the others, and thereby develop a more holistic approach to health for all.
Beginning in 2025 under the chancellorship of Brandon Creighton, the university has attracted controversy and national attention owing to its widespread censorship of topics viewed as left-wing and mandated ideological review of course materials.
The Texas Tech Red Raiders are charter members of the Big 12 Conference and compete in Division I for all varsity sports. The Red Raiders football team has made 41 bowl appearances, which is tied for 20th most of any university. The Lady Raiders basketball team won the 1993 NCAA Division I Tournament.