Texas Tech University
- Public
- Research university
Texas Tech University: international tuition 24,451 USD per year, one-year total cost 42,581 USD, acceptance rate 72.7%. This page lists 1 scholarship open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 100.
Getting in. The school admits 72.7% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 550–640, Math 540–640, ACT 23–28. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 4+ or Duolingo 100+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 42,581 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/5. You apply through TTU International Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 11/10/2026Cost checked 11/10/2026
What is the tuition at Texas Tech University?
International tuition is 24,451 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 42,581 USD.
Does Texas Tech University offer scholarships for international students?
This page lists 1 scholarship open to international students. Only one small need-based award (up to $1,000) is clearly open to international students; whether university-wide merit scholarships apply to them is not stated.
What English scores does Texas Tech University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 100.
What is the acceptance rate at Texas Tech University?
The acceptance rate is 72.7%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Country or region-specific scholarships
Good Neighbor ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Country or region specificCountry or region specificReserved for students from specific countries or regions.Separate application requiredSchool page
Award: Complete tuition waiver (fees still apply)
The page says this scholarship is for international students from the Caribbean and the Americas, so it is open to international students rather than excluding them.
Deadline: March 13, 2026
Tuition Assistance for Mexican Students (TAMS) WaiverIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Country or region specificCountry or region specificReserved for students from specific countries or regions.Separate application requiredSchool pageReduces non-resident tuition
The page says this waiver supports students of Mexican nationality who are Mexican citizens or residents and need an I-20, so it is open to a group of international students, not closed to them.
Deadline: New students: July 28 (Fall), December 1 (Spring), April 1 (Summer)
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
This published amount combines tuition and fees for International Non-Resident students.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
International Affairs Undergraduate ScholarshipNeed-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page1,000 USD/year≈ ₫26.1M
It targets students born outside the U.S. with financial need, so students from Vietnam are eligible.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: March 23, 2026
Good Neighbor ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Country or region specificCountry or region specificReserved for students from specific countries or regions.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page says this scholarship is for international students from the Caribbean and the Americas, so it is open to international students rather than excluding them.
Deadline: March 13, 2026
Mary Dregne ICASALS Endowed ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
It gives preference to foreign students but requires junior level or above, so it does not suit first-year students.
Deadline: September 25, 2026
National Merit Finalist awardIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Full ride / hybridFull ride / hybridFull-ride or combined criteria (achievement and need); usually very competitive.Application method unclearSchool page
The page does not say whether international students qualify; the award is tied to the U.S. National Merit Finalist title.
Deadline: Designate TTU as first choice before April 1
Presidential Merit ScholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page does not say whether international students are eligible; it only mentions non-residents receiving in-state tuition with the award.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Admitted by April 1 for guaranteed merit; priority December 1
Tuition Assistance for Mexican Students (TAMS) WaiverIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Country or region specificCountry or region specificReserved for students from specific countries or regions.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page says this waiver supports students of Mexican nationality who are Mexican citizens or residents and need an I-20, so it is open to a group of international students, not closed to them.
Deadline: New students: July 28 (Fall), December 1 (Spring), April 1 (Summer)
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
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Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- English proficiencyRequired
- SATACTiSAT/ACT scores are listed among optional supplemental items.Optional
- EssaysiThe essay is an optional supplemental item, though the university encourages it.Optional
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Minimum English scores vs other schools
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DeadlinesFall 2027
- Spring 2027 priority application deadline (freshman)Applicationin17days
- Fall 2027 priority scholarship deadline (freshmen)Scholarship+47 days
- Summer & Fall 2027 priority application deadline (freshman)Application+198 days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
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