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Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology is a public research university in Atlanta known for one of the strongest engineering and computing programs in the country. Admission is highly competitive — about 13% of applicants are admitted from a pool of nearly 67,000, and enrolled first-years carry an average high school GPA around 4.17 with middle-50% SAT scores of 1370–1530. Computing now accounts for nearly a third of bachelor's degrees, second only to engineering. Georgia Tech remained test-optional for its most recent class but will require SAT or ACT scores beginning with Fall 2027 applicants, and its low in-state tuition keeps it among the best values of any top public STEM university.
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Georgia Tech admissions statistics
Acceptance Rate
Overall acceptance rate, plus the in-state and out-of-state admit rates the school reports separately.
Admit rate by residency
% admitted~3.1× higher admit rate for in-state applicants.
Early Action
Georgia Tech offers non-binding Early Action — an earlier decision with no commitment to enroll.
Standardized Tests
Georgia Tech requires standardized test scores for all applicants.
SAT Accepted?
ACT Accepted?
Test Optional?
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Class Rank
Where Georgia Tech's enrolled first-years placed in their high school graduating class.
Based on the 40.43% of enrolled students who reported a class rank. Georgia Tech does not publish an average GPA.
Admissions Factors
How Georgia Tech weighs each part of your application.
Rigor of High School Record
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Application Essay
Recommendations
Extracurricular Activities
Character / Personal Qualities
Talent / Ability
First Generation
Level of Applicant's Interest
Class Rank
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Geographical Residence
State Residency
Alumni Relation
Racial / Ethnic Status
Religious Affiliation
Cost of Attendance
Estimated full-time annual cost from Georgia Tech's Common Data Set. Only tuition changes with residency.
Out-of-state students pay $23,084 more — entirely in tuition. Room, board, and other costs are identical regardless of residency.
Financial Aid
Need-based aid statistics for full-time first-year students.
Major Distribution
Bachelor's degrees awarded in the past year by academic major.
Student Diversity
Racial and ethnic breakdown of enrolled undergraduate students.
Student-Faculty Ratio
The number of students for every one faculty member, indicating the average level of access students have to instructional staff.
Campus Life
On-campus housing and Greek life participation rates.
Enrollment by Gender
Since some students did not report gender, totals may not fully reflect the student body.
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Frequently asked questions about Georgia Tech admissions
Is it hard to get into Georgia Tech?＋
Yes — Georgia Tech is highly selective, admitting about 13.3% of roughly 67,000 applicants in the most recent cycle. It is meaningfully harder for non-Georgia applicants: out-of-state and international students make up the large majority of the pool but a much smaller share of admits, and state residency is weighed as a very important admission factor.
What are my chances of getting into Georgia Tech from out of state?＋
Out-of-state applicants face significantly longer odds than Georgia residents. For the Fall 2026 class, Georgia Tech admitted about 28% of in-state applicants but only 9% of out-of-state applicants — roughly a 3-to-1 advantage for Georgia residents. State residency is listed as a very important factor in Georgia Tech's own admissions review, so where you're from has a real impact on your chances.
Is a 1500 SAT good enough for Georgia Tech?＋
A 1500 is competitive: it sits in the upper half of admitted students, just below the 75th percentile of 1530. The middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1370–1530 on the SAT (31–35 ACT). Georgia Tech was test-optional for its most recent class but will require SAT or ACT scores starting with Fall 2027 applicants.
What GPA and class rank do you need for Georgia Tech?＋
Admitted first-years average about a 4.17 GPA, and among the 40% who reported a class rank, roughly 89% were in the top tenth of their graduating class. There is no hard cutoff, but the rigor of your course load — especially in math and science — is weighed as a very important factor alongside grades.
How much does Georgia Tech cost in-state vs. out-of-state?＋
Annual tuition and required fees are about $12,008 for Georgia residents and $35,092 for out-of-state students — one of the lowest in-state prices among top public STEM universities. About 29% of first-years receive need-based aid, with an average need-based package near $19,981, and Georgia Tech meets roughly 61% of demonstrated need on average.
What are the most popular majors at Georgia Tech?＋
Engineering is by far the most popular area at about 42% of bachelor's degrees, followed by computing at roughly 30%. Business, the sciences, and a range of liberal arts programs round out the rest of the student body.
Does the application essay matter at Georgia Tech?＋
Yes. Georgia Tech rates the application essay as an important factor in its holistic review — below academics and character but above test scores, which are only 'considered.' With admissions this competitive, a specific, well-revised essay is one of the few places a strong applicant can stand out.
Source: Georgia Institute of Technology Common Data Set 2025-2026. Figures transcribed 2026-06-07. Esslo aggregates publicly reported data and is not affiliated with Georgia Tech. Banner photo by Mistercontributer, via Wikimedia Commons (CC0 1.0).