Outcomes at Texas Tech
Graduation Rate
68.69%
Transfer-out Rate
19.66%
Retention Rate
85.00%
The graduation rate at Texas Tech University is 68.69% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. 4,158 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 6,053 candidates.
The transfer-out rate is 19.66% that is lower (small number of students transferred-out) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The retention rate (full-time students) is 85% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Texas Tech University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Texas Tech University. 4,158 students have completed and 1,190 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 146 students still enrolled and 559 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 6,053 | 5,532 | 521 |
| Completers | 4,158 (68.69%) | 3,797 | 361 |
| Transfer-out | 1,190 (19.66%) | 1,077 | 113 |
| Still Enrolled | 146 (2.41%) | 142 | 4 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 559 (9.24%) | 516 | 43 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 2,624 students have completed in 4 years and additional 949 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 2,624 (47.43%) |
1,137 (38.43%) |
1,487 (57.79%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 949 (17.15%) |
609 (20.58%) |
340 (13.21%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 224 (4.05%) |
169 (5.71%) |
55 (2.14%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 68.69% (4,158/6,053) | 64.53% (1,947/3,017) | 72.83% (2,211/3,036) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 81.82% (9/11) | 66.67% (2/3) | 87.50% (7/8) |
| Asian | 78.92% (131/166) | 72.15% (57/79) | 85.06% (74/87) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 59.68% (185/310) | 49.35% (76/154) | 69.87% (109/156) |
| Hispanic | 67.56% (1,360/2,013) | 64.36% (652/1,013) | 70.80% (708/1,000) |
| White | 70.23% (2,279/3,245) | 65.68% (1,047/1,594) | 74.62% (1,232/1,651) |
| Two or More Race | 55.41% (123/222) | 53.91% (62/115) | 57.01% (61/107) |
| Unknown | 75.00% (9/12) | 100.00% (4/4) | 62.50% (5/8) |