Race & Ethnicity
Texas Tech University has a diverse student body with 44% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Diversity Highlights
Cultural Engagement
Texas Tech University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.
Gender Distribution
Texas Tech University has a gender distribution of 50% female students and 50% male students.
Overall Gender Distribution
Gender Statistics
40% of total enrollment
39% of total enrollment
0% of total enrollment
Age Distribution
Texas Tech University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 73% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 6% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.
Undergraduate Ages
Graduate Student Ages
Age Diversity Insights
73%
Traditional Age (18-21)
6%
Non-Traditional (25+)
21%
Graduate Students
Geographic Diversity
Texas Tech University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 92% in-state residents, 6% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.
Geographic Origin
Regional Representation
92% of student body
6% of student body
2% of student body
States Represented
49 states are represented on campus.
Diversity Metrics
Ethnic Diversity
44%
Students of Color
Gender Balance
50%
Female Students
Global Reach
2%
International
Age Diversity
6%
Non-Traditional Age