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LUBBOCK, Texas — Monday marked the first day of classes at Texas Tech, as they welcomed a historic class of new students to Lubbock. The university announced that were over 10,000 incoming Red Raiders this year, the largest incoming class in school history.
Over 7,600 of these students are first-time students, which broke the record that was originally set in 2023. Despite nationwide concerns over dwindling attendance rates, Texas Tech has shown positive momentum in bringing students onto its campus.
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In addition to the large class size, Texas Tech said that its graduation rates are growing. The rate for four-year graduation has increased to over 53 percent and the six-year rate is over 69 percent, according to the newest data from the university…