Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Online | gatech.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Georgia Institute of Technology, located in midtown Atlanta, operates from a 400-acre urban campus that blends historic brick buildings with modern research facilities. Founded in 1885 as a trade school to advance the post-Civil War South's industrial economy, Georgia Tech has evolved into a leading research institution known for its rigorous engineering, computing, and science programs. The university maintains highly selective admission standards and is consistently ranked among the top public universities in the United States. Notable academic strengths include mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, industrial engineering, and computer science, with research facilities spanning areas from bioengineering to robotics. Students primarily reside in campus housing during their first year, with many upperclassmen living in nearby apartments or Greek housing, while the institution's NCAA Division I athletic program competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference, with a particularly strong tradition in football.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
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.
#139 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#28 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Colleges in Georgia
#1 in Best Public Colleges in Georgia
#94 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Value Colleges in Georgia
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1370/1550 |
| ACT | 31/35 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.85 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 4, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
| Application Fee | $75 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Georgia Resident Tuition
| 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
| 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 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| 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