Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA · Large city
Admissions
- Acceptance rate (most recent year)
- 14.1%
- Applicants (fall 2023)
- 52,377
- Admitted (fall 2023)
- 8,622
- Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
- 3,763
- Yield (admitted who enroll)
- 44%
- Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
- 23%
- Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
- 13%
- SAT reading, middle 50%
- 680–750
- SAT math, middle 50%
- 690–790
- ACT composite, middle 50%
- 30–34
- Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
- 77% / 35%
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
What they look at
- High school GPA
- required
- High school class rank
- not considered
- High school record (transcript)
- required
- College-prep program completed
- required
- Recommendations
- considered
- Demonstration of competencies
- not considered
- SAT/ACT scores
- required
- English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
- required
- Other test
- not considered
- Work experience
- considered
- Personal statement or essay
- required
- Legacy status
- not considered
“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.
- Full sticker price (per year)
- $28,167
- Tuition & fees – in-state
- $12,058
- Tuition & fees – out-of-state
- $34,484
- Median debt at graduation
- $21,672
- Students with federal loans
- 17%
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Outcomes
- Graduate within 6 years
- 94%
- Freshmen who return for year 2
- 98%
- Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
- $87,556
- Median earnings, 10 years after starting
- $102,772
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Students & campus
- Undergraduates
- 18,785
- Graduate students
- 32,772
- Student-to-faculty ratio
- 17 : 1
- Women
- 40%
- Students receiving Pell grants
- 14%
- Full-time faculty
- 90%
Undergraduate diversity
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Most popular majors
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)
Contacts & links
- President
- Angel Cabrera
- Main phone
- (404) 894-2000
- Address
- 225 North Ave, Atlanta, GA 30332-0530
How to apply (2026–27)
| Plan | Apply by | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action | October 15 (EA1, Georgia students) | early December |
| Early Action | November 2 (EA2, non-Georgia students) | late January |
| Regular Decision | January 6 | mid-March |
- Apply with
- Common App
- Application fee
- $75 (waivers available)
- SAT/ACT
- Required
- Recommendations
- Optional counselor and teacher recommendations
Testing: At least one SAT or ACT required; international applicant fee is $85
Financial aid policies
- CSS Profile required (plus FAFSA)
- Merit scholarships: HOPE and Zell Miller (Georgia residents) plus institutional scholarships
- CSS Profile required only for Georgia Tech institutional need-based aid
Early rounds & waitlist (2025-2026)
- Waitlist: offered / accepted / admitted
- 7,651 / 4,875 / 653
Source: the college’s official website and Common Data Set 2025-2026: admission.gatech.edu, admission.gatech.edu, admission.gatech.edu, admission.gatech.edu. Dates can change, so always confirm on the college’s site.