Georgia Institute of Technology

Georgia Institute of Technology

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51,433
Total Students
18,785
Undergrads
32,648
Graduates
17%
Acceptance
📍 Atlanta, GA
🎓 Est. 1885
🌐 Website
📊Admissions
17%
Acceptance Rate
3.8-4
Middle 50% GPA Range of Admitted Students
1400-1540
Composite Score
Middle 50% SAT Range of Admitted Students
31-35
Composite Score
Middle 50% ACT Range of Admitted Students

Acceptance Rate Trend

201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252%10%18%26%34%32.2%25.8%23.4%21.5%20.6%21.3%16.0%17.1%16.5%16.0%12.7%

SAT Score Range Trend

(middle 50% of admitted students)

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Application Timeline

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Early Application Deadline
Oct 15 (EA I), Nov 1 (EA II)
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Decision Released
Mid-Dec (EA I), Mid-Feb (EA II)
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Regular Decision Deadline
January 6
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Decision Released
Mid-to-late March

Application Methods

Early Action I (Georgia Students Only)
Early Action II (Non-Georgia Students Only)
Regular Decision
Transfer Admissions
⚖️Fit Profile

👍 Great Fit If You Are:

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Problem-solving builders

if you love optimizing systems, debugging code, or turning complex equations into real-world impact, Georgia Tech will push you to your limits and beyond.

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STEM purists

if you want a no-frills, high-intensity technical education surrounded by people who live and breathe engineering, you’ve found your tribe.

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Self-disciplined grinders

if you’re okay with stress, delayed gratification, and long nights in exchange for deep skills and job offers, this is your forge.

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Career-focused learners

if you already have a sense of the field you want (CS, robotics, aerospace, etc.), Georgia Tech opens elite doors.

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Introverted excellence-seekers

if you prefer focus over fluff, teams over parties, and competence over charisma, this place will feel like home.

🚨 Not Ideal For:

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Students craving a relaxed pace

this isn’t the school for leisurely study sessions and gentle curves; it’s intense and unrelenting.

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Exploratory humanities students

there are liberal arts offerings, but this is not where you come to ‘find yourself’ through poetry or philosophy.

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Social butterflies

while you’ll find your people, the dominant vibe is more p-set than party, more Slack than small talk.

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Balance-first students

if you need equal parts sleep, socializing, and studying, Georgia Tech can easily tilt toward burnout.

5

Romantics about college life

the campus is modern and functional, but you won’t find ivy walls or Gothic towers here.

📍Campus Location
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👨‍🎓Student Life

☀️ Weather & Climate

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spring

60-75°F (15-24°C)

Mild and pleasant

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summer

75-90°F (24-32°C)

Hot and humid

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fall

65-80°F (18-27°C)

Warm and comfortable

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winter

40-60°F (4-16°C)

Mild with occasional cold snaps

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Hot summers and mild winters with moderate rainfall throughout the year.

☀️Average 217 sunny days per year

👩‍🎓👨‍🎓 Demographics

23%
International Students

Gender Ratio

Male
65%
Female
35%

Ethnic Distribution

Asian
32%
White
30%
International
23%
Hispanic
8%
African American
6%
Multi-Race
1%

📚 Popular Majors

Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
💰Annual Tuition
In-State$12,058
Out-of-State$34,484
🍽️Dining & Nearby Areas

Campus Area Dining

Tech Square
West Midtown
Atlantic Station

Nearby Areas

Piedmont Park
1.5 miles

A large urban park with beautiful scenery.

Price Range: $$
Atlanta BeltLine
2 miles

A walking and biking trail with various dining options.

Price Range: $$
💸Career Outcomes
$79,100
Median Earnings
95%
Employment Rate
$72,000
Starting Salary
A+
Career Grade

Top Employers

Microsoft
Google
Amazon
Apple
Meta

Top Graduate School Destinations

MIT
Stanford University
University of California, Berkeley
Harvard University
Georgia Tech