ROTC at Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX · public
Yes — Texas Tech University hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Texas Tech University hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedVerifiedRed Raider Battalion runs Army ROTC at Texas Tech University for cadets across Texas.
Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 2 cross-town schools.
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Air Force/Space Force ROTCHostedVerifiedAFROTC at Texas Tech University trains cadets for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force in Texas.
Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more
Also serves 3 cross-town schools.
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Texas Tech University students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Texas Tech University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 25 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 103 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men81%
- White67%
- Hispanic20%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women23%
- Men77%
- White57%
- Hispanic24%
- Black9%
- Other or unknown6%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 73% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,090–1,280 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–28 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $11,852 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $24,451 |
| Average net price | $19,070 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 69% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Texas Tech University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Texas Tech University has 32,394 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Texas Tech University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $5,020 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $5,020 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $5,020 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Texas Tech University: FAQ
Does Texas Tech University have ROTC?
Yes — Texas Tech University hosts Army and Air Force ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can Texas Tech University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Red Raider Battalion) and Air Force ROTC (on campus, Detachment 820 Texas Tech University).
Is ROTC at Texas Tech University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are on campus: the unit is based at Texas Tech University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Texas Tech University?
Yes. The on-campus Army and Air Force ROTC units list 8 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
These links belong to Texas Tech University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
ttu.edu
- Admissions
gototexastech.com
- Apply
depts.ttu.edu
- Financial aid
depts.ttu.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Lubbock, TX 79409-5005
IPEDS UNITID: 229115
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