Overview
Founded in 1923, Texas Tech is a state-assisted major research university. Texas Tech’s campus features expansive lawns and impressive landscaping with unique Spanish Renaissance architecture. The beautiful, spacious campus—one of the largest in the nation—is well equipped not only for research and study but also for cultural and recreational activities. A fulfilling after-study-hours life can be achieved by participating in the wide array of campus and community activities.

More than 50 percent of Texas Tech’s 27,500 students have permanent homes more than 300 miles away, making Tech a residential campus. Students come from all parts of Texas, the nation, and more than 100 other countries. Tech’s growing graduate and professional student population is about 4,300, most of whom are full-time students.

The Location and Community
With a population of approximately 200,000, Lubbock enjoys all the services of a major city. The city has more than sixty parks, numerous cultural and civic events, and a modern and convenient international airport that hosts several major airlines. Lubbock is the principal trade, medical, and financial center in a rich agricultural and petroleum area. Situated on the high plains of west Texas, Lubbock is about an hour’s flight from Dallas, Houston, Albuquerque, and Denver. Lubbock enjoys 265 days of sunshine each year, a warm and dry climate, and pleasant weather year-round.

Programs of Study and Degree Requirements
Through its Graduate School, School of Law, School of Allied Health, School of Nursing, School of Pharmacy, and School of Medicine, Texas Tech offers a diverse range of graduate studies. The Graduate School offers degrees from eight academic colleges. The College of Agriculture offers the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Master of Science (M.S.), Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), and Master of Agriculture (M.Ag.) in a variety of disciplines. In addition, the college offers the Master of Landscape Architecture (M.L.A.). The College of Architecture offers Master of Architecture (MAR), Master of Science (MSR), and Ph.D. degrees. The College of Arts and Sciences offers many degrees in a vast range of disciplines, including the Ph.D. in eighteen academic disciplines, Master of Arts (M.A.) in eighteen fields, and the Master of Science (M.S.) in twelve fields. Texas Tech’s College of Business Administration offers Ph.D. in business administration, M.S. in business administration, Master of Science in Accounting (M.S.A.), and Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree programs. Each degree offers concentrations in various areas. An M.B.A. is available as a joint degree with foreign languages, law, nursing, and medicine and also with architecture. The College of Education offers the Master of Education (M.Ed.) in twelve fields, the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), and the Ph.D. The College of Engineering offers the Ph.D. in seven engineering fields, the M.S. in ten fields, the Master of Engineering (M.EN.), the Master of Environmental Engineering (M.EV.), and the Master of Environmental Technology Management (M.E.T.). The College of Human Sciences offers the M.S. as well as the Ph.D. in various fields. The College of Visual and Performing Arts offers Ph.D., M.A., Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Master of Music (M.M.), and Master of Music Education (M.M.Ed.) degrees. In addition, the college offers the Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.).

Interdisciplinary degrees housed in the Graduate School include predesigned programs or self-designed programs that are coordinated to meet individual needs. Predesigned programs include applied linguistics, heritage management, museum science, public administration, sports health, and multidisciplinary science. Self-designed programs may be generated from any of the courses listed in the graduate catalog. Some of the more common minors or areas of interest include comparative literature, environmental evaluation, ethnic studies, fine arts management, land-use planning management and design, Latin American studies, legal studies, neural and behavioral science, risk-taking behavior, and women’s studies. The School of Law offers the Doctor of Jurisprudence degree and joint-degree programs with the M.P.A., M.S. in agricultural economics, M.S. in accounting, and M.B.A. The School of Allied Health offers an M.S. in three disciplines: communication disorders (speech language pathology or audiology), occupational therapy, and physical therapy. The School of Nursing offers a Ph.D. in nursing, a Master of Science in Nursing, and a joint-degree program with the M.B.A. The School of Pharmacy offers the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.). The School of Medicine offers the Doctor of Medicine, medical education in thirty residency programs, Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in six disciplines, and a joint M.B.A./M.D. degree.

Facilities & Resources
Graduate study is strongly supported by the University and its departments. The library houses more than 4 million volumes and more than 27,000 serials. The high-performance computer center provides students up-to-date computing facilities. The Advanced Technology Learning Center gives students comprehensive access to the latest computer technology and software. Many departments feature their own library and computer facilities. Consistent dedication to quality and research has earned national and international respect for numerous departments. Every department has its own strengths, and each college possesses its special resources, centers for investigation, and research opportunities. A small sample of the numerous centers and institutes includes the Institute for Ergonomics Research, Institute for Banking and Financial Studies, Child Development Center, Center for Petroleum Mathematics, Southwest Center for German Studies, Institute for Disaster Research, International Center for Arid and Semi-Arid Land Studies, Center for the Study of Addiction, Center for Professional Development, and the Institute of Environmental and Human Health. In the new Carnegie classification, Texas Tech was rated as a Doctoral/Research University Extensive, the highest category for doctorate-granting institutions.

Expenses and Aid
Graduate School tuition for the academic year for Texas residents is $195 per semester credit hour. Students employed at least half-time as teaching or research assistants pay the same tuition as Texas residents. The graduate nonresident tuition rate for residents of New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana who are legal residents of a county adjacent to Texas was $199 per semester credit hour. Nonresident student tuition was $495 per semester credit hour. Fees may vary but generally include the Texas Tech University identification fee, laboratory fee, informational technology fee, library fee, and general fees. Most fees are waived for half-time teaching and research assistants. Tuition and fees for law, nursing, pharmacy, allied health, and medicine vary and may be confirmed in the course catalog or by contacting the school directly. Texas has no state income tax. Tuition and fees are subject to change.

Financial Aid:
Graduate students are eligible for an array of scholarships, fellowships, and research or teaching assistantships in many academic disciplines. Part-time employment is readily available both on and off campus. The University participates in most federal and state grant, loan, and work-study programs. Texas Tech University’s Gelin Emergency Loan Fund is a special benefit for students in need. Non-Texas residents receiving approved scholarships, fellowships, or assistantships may be eligible to pay Texas resident tuition, which is among the lowest in the nation.

Housing/Living Expenses:
Characteristics of Lubbock are low unemployment, low housing costs, and a low cost of living. On-campus living, meals included, in upperclass halls costs about $7000 per academic year. Abundant privately owned housing in the city meets most price and amenity demands.

How to Apply / Application
Application forms for admission can be provided upon request or accessed electronically through the Graduate School Web site. Applications are accepted throughout the year for the fall, spring, and two summer terms. The Graduate School requires a $50 application fee for U.S. citizens and permanent residents and $60 for international applicants.

International Students
Because of the rapidly changing, increasingly interdependent world and global marketplace, Texas Tech University strives to maximize educational opportunities for the persons it serves in order that we all might become more knowledgeable of other countries and peoples, appreciative of cultural diversity, and capable of functioning as internationally competent individuals. The Office of International Affairs (OIA) and the International Cultural Center (ICC) provide a myriad of far-reaching services for Texas Tech University and the multiple and diverse communities served by the University.

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