Georgia Tech
Georgia Institute of Technology · Atlanta, Georgia · Public
Georgia Tech admitted 13% of 66,881 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1370–1530 in the middle half. Test scores are required. 92% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Georgia Tech
Enter a score to see whether Georgia Tech is a reach, target or likely school for you.
It admits 13% of applicants, so it’s a reach for everyone, even with perfect scores.
A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more.
Early decision and early action
Georgia Tech offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
7,651 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 4,875 took it, and 653 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How Georgia Tech rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Character
- State residency
Important
- Essay
- Activities
Considered
- Test scores
- Recommendations
- Talent or ability
- Where you live
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Not considered
- Class rank
- Interview
- First generation
- Legacy
- Religion
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 4.17 GPA. 89% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $28,524 in-state and $49,636 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $15,901 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
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