Texas Tech University

WRECK 'EM

Best school in the nation, considered the only Ivy League in Texas.


*mic drops*

Everything!!!!! Advisors have no idea what they are talking about. Students harass other students there. Very unsafe school.

It's a long not smooth drive from D/FW area...Once we got there on a Saturday at 8:30am, I expected a very EXCITING welcome like when you tour LSU, especially since there was over 300 people/families present...NOPE...we just sat QUIETLY and ALONE for 30 mins, no presentation, no music, nothing...we was given plastic bags at arrival to carry around campus on a hot summer day (100 degrees) not backpacks like they give you at Baylor, Texas A&M, LSU and OU. They also gave us luke warm Dasani bottled water vs. ice cold as they told us it was going to be 100 degrees for the 2 hours we are in the heat.

Ok, that wasn't it..we did not enter ANY of the academics buildings. stating that it was because it was a saturday and they were locked!! WELL UNLOCK them when you know you have 300 people coming from Dallas, Houston, New Mexico and California to TOUR!!! This was VERY disheartening...Don't keep us in the heat and talk to us about how NICE the honors college is with a chic fila and Starbucks or about the largest classroom but we can't see it...not when we JUST left Texas A&M and they toured us INSIDE 11 of their academic buildings on a SATURDAY in the cool air-conditioned seats and talked to us about their college of medicine, etc...and we had to drive farther to get here!

Then, we only saw ONE dorm OPTION...NO WAY!!...we wanted to see at least 3 when you have over 8 or give us a map to tour off-campus apts as an alternative (like they do at TA&MU)...and the campus needs at least 1000 more trees on it...it looks very dry and desolate..

The kids (tourist) and the buildings were clean. Unless you are alumni kids or just love the color RED, I don't see the appeal personally...College Station is a nicer city, San Marcos is prettier, Austin is weirder (lol), Waco is smaller, Houston is more appealing and Dallas is classier so it comes down to legacy obviously..

This is my 2 year as a student at Tech and I'm so glad this is the university I chose.

My teachers from the year I started and now are all amazing and helpful.
The tech staff is full of devoted professors and employees, from the maintenance people to the cafe and even the bus drivers.

I feel genuinely great about knowing that I am receiving a quality education from this university. They do have a lot of weird fees in the tuition though, so just a heads up on that.

Students are also not allowed to park on campus so keep that in mind as well. The library is 24 hours and will be your best study spot, I promise!

(Disclaimer: this review is solely based upon my personal experience from first sight looking in due to a campus tour. Just a prospective student here.)

After touring a couple of Texas universities this summer I figured why not add Texas Tech to my list, yeah it may be a 9 hour drive out from Houston, but the fact that this school number one major is kinesiology and my major is kinesiology why not? Plus, they have a law, graduate and medical all on one campus you can't get better than that.

Upon arriving, we were welcomed by the most beautiful university that I've seen in the state aside from private universities. All I could see was the exquisite architecture from Spanish century with terra cotta roofs. Luscious plants all around a waterwall in the center and the tall flags.

We stopped at the visitors parking booth to ask where we should park and a student with a red shirt directed us where to park behind the West Hall building. He had a nonchalant attitude about himself and wasn't at all friendly--he kept on telling us that he didn't know if we could park there or not.

-West Hall is the place to go for prospective student campus tours.

As we walked in we were greeted by more individuals wearing the red and black red raiders colors. I knew right there they had lots of school spirit here. Although, again they were standoffish friendly individuals. They were able to sign me up to get started.

Then, we walked into a room to talk about the real insight about prices of the school and basic info.

Then the campus tour began, we walked all over the spaced out campus. Its nice to know that the campus is kept-up.

Another thing are for the dorms: we got the opportunity to tour Knapp Hall an all female dorm that our residence hall associate, Ryan spoke to us about. He was telling us that 2 or 3 girls live together in one room with one closet, a hall restroom and lots of restrictions. Most freshman students live here and they are inclined to limitations while living on campus such as no vehicle, must live on campus, no alcohol, guests must be escorted to your rooms, curfews and no kitchenette.

Though saying that, it by far isn't a disadvantage to attending here. It actually helps students more.

Moreover, they do have dorms that are all female, all male, co-ed, learning communities for transfer students, by major and even for freshmen.

They have an indoor swimming pool, lazy river that they say is the largest in the state, pool, nice sized gym, big library, study aboard programs even a TTU campus in Spain.

Also, if you didn't know, they have agricultural studies as well as animal science.

The top two majors here are kinesiology (exercise science) and engineering.

The only school in the state that offers a degree in Wind Energy~~how interesting.

The campus itself is absolutely breathtaking beautiful and plus the drive from Austin to Lubbock was exciting too--seeing all of the mountains and wind turbines. Super neat-o.

However, the university is set on a major research university--it being Tier One, strong traditions and history is not so friendly people. During my visit here, I didn't encounter too many happy people. It felt as if it was rushed-kind of forced to be enthusiastic; that's from the guy at the visitors booth to our tour guide, to the individuals who worked at the bookstore. I am not saying that is the main factor, but it will play a role on how I feel about the university.

I did fall in love with the TTU during this campus tour, so hopefully not everyone is distant with niceness, friendliness, homey when it comes to newbies like myself.

Additionally, its nice to know that even that I earned my associates degree that they cannot turn me down with it comes to the programs I want to pursue. The Arts and Sciences department was very informative on discussing how the pre-PT requirements are and its also good to know most of the classes that are required, I've already completed at San Jacinto College.

Kaila Cox, the Arts and Science recruiter was especially nice and homey. I could tell she was true and friendly. Also, if you apply to the Arts and Science department you are required to have a major, minor and foreign language in order to graduate with a BS or BA.

Although, our campus tour mainly involved walking outside to view the beautiful building rather than inside looking at how big the lecture rooms are.

Another interesting thing is that if you live in Houston, Austin and Dallas (major cities in Texas), they have an admissions counselor located in your city, so you don't have to drive all the way up to Lubbock every time you have a question. Also, majority of their students transfer from Harris county--Houston. Which is neat, since I won't be the only Houstonian of TTU.

The academics is strong. There's many student organizations even a few under my major and field of study.

Even though, it is a nine hour drive out of Houston, from my experience a well worth it drive.

Little Miss Sadie is flourishing at this daycare. She loves it and we love it! Your child will love it here as well.

Hey, West Texas yelpers! I'm here to tell y'all the best way to figure out how to get a high-quality college education. And you're on the right track! You just go to Yelp! And read the reviews! Yelpers are excellent judges of Faculty and Research quality. They can really tell the difference between a PhD and an MBA. (Hint: a PhD never orders a pumpkin spice latte, no matter what time of year). And I'll tell you, Texas Tech is plum covered up with PhD's. Just look at them! So, if you're trying to figure out where to do your graduate study, look no further.They are rather short on Starbucks around here, though.

Wreck 'Em! This Division I university is well-worth the money! Lubbock is a great college town. The university features top-tier curriculum. Professor/ student ratio is small in upper level degree programs. TTech is a great research college, and is the law school has a high rate of passage on the bar exam. This university boasts national championships in Pom squads and Meat judging teams. This college doesn't just focus on athletics, but bettering students in all areas...Guns Up!

Great school! Professors really care about the students. Large university experience with a small town vibe!

There is one inaccuracy in the reviews: Tech is not the only university in the US with a law school and medical school on the same campus as the undergraduate college. There are many.

I loved my years at Texas Tech! Best decision I made was go to Texas Tech for my undergrad degree. The campus is beautiful! The staff friendly and helpful. Football season is great! Carol of lights is a beautiful tradition.I spent hours at the leisure pool and rec! I made friends for life at Tech
Go Red Raiders!!