Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

Atlanta, GA · Large city

AskSchool #17 of 300PublicDoctoral university – very high research (R1)Test required
Acceptance rate
14.1%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$12,116
Sticker price $28,167
Graduation rate
94%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$102,772
10 years after starting

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.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$7,666
Family income $30–48k$7,209
Family income $48–75k$10,818
Family income $75–110k$15,088
Family income $110k+$17,396
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

White35%
Asian35%
Hispanic8.6%
Black8.3%
International8.0%
Two or more4.8%
Unknown1.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.0%
Pacific Islander0.0%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Engineering42%
Computer & Information Sciences30%
Business & Marketing8.5%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences6.1%
Physical Sciences2.3%
Mathematics & Statistics1.9%
Social Sciences1.8%
Architecture1.4%

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

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply (2026–27)

PlanApply byDecision
Early ActionOctober 15 (EA1, Georgia students)early December
Early ActionNovember 2 (EA2, non-Georgia students)late January
Regular DecisionJanuary 6mid-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.