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Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus

Atlanta, Georgia

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Overview

Enrollment

45,296
Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus overview
Location Atlanta, Georgia
Online gatech.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large City
Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus overview
Size Large
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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The Georgia Institute of Technology, commonly referred to as Georgia Tech, is a public research university situated in the urban heart of Atlanta, Georgia. Established in 1885, the institute has a rich history of technological innovation and education. The main campus is recognized for its distinctive architecture that melds modernist designs with traditional collegiate gothic structures. Georgia Tech has a highly competitive admissions process and is renowned for its rigorous academic environment, particularly in engineering, computer science, and business programs. The Institute also offers a comprehensive campus housing system that serves a significant portion of its large student population. Notably, Georgia Tech's Yellow Jackets compete in Division I athletics as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference, with a storied reputation in football and basketball among other sports.

In the most recent statistical year 50,610 prospective students applied, and 8,672 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 3,647 enrolled in the school.  23,912 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 21,384 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $10,258 plus fees of $1,506. Georgia Tech is ranked 139 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

8/10

Overall

10/10

Academics

5/10

Resources

9/10

Outcomes

10/10

Value

Georgia Tech is rated within the top 25% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Exceptional
Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus overview
SAT 1370/1550
ACT 31/35
Estimated GPA 3.85

Applications Accepted

17.1% 
Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus overview
Applications Due Jan 4, 2025
Applicant Competition Very High
Application Fee $75

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Annual Cost to Attend

Georgia Resident Tuition

$10,258
In State Costs for Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$800
Other Fees$1,506
Room and Board $12,342
Budget for Other Expenses$3,200
Total One Year Cost$28,106

Out of State Resident Tuition

$31,370
Out of State Costs for Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$800
Other Fees$1,506
Room and Board $12,342
Budget for Other Expenses$3,200
Total One Year Cost$49,218

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$82,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

79% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus students
Subject Percent of Class
Engineering 57%
Business 14%
Computer and Information Sciences 6%
Biology 5%
Architecture 4%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=139755 IPEDS survey data for Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus.

Current students may use the Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.

Last updated February 24, 2024