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Your chances of getting into Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

17.1%
Admission Difficulty for Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Elite 
Applicant Competition Very High 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Georgia Tech is 17.1%.  Its admission rate is the 2nd lowest in Georgia and the 57th lowest the nation.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Georgia Tech and can you get accepted?

Georgia Tech is a very highly competitive school to get into. You have a low chance of acceptance even if you meet the admission criteria. It's important that you meet their GPA requirements to get through the first round of consideration. Last year, only 8,672 out of the 50,610 who applied were admitted.

Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.85. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class or better. 42% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.85 or better
  • Earn A- grades in high school
  • Score 1460 on the SAT
  • Score 33 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top 10% of your high school class

Georgia Tech GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.85*

Typical High School Grades 

A-

What GPA do you need to get into Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Georgia Tech are to have around a 3.85 high school GPA. You are required to have exceptionally good grades and you should be graduating near the top of your class.

Meeting these GPA requirements alone is not enough for you to gain admission as Georgia Tech is a very selective school.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Georgia Tech is 3.85 on the 4.0 scale. 85% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A- letter grades and regularly score around 90-92 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #3 in Georgia for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.9 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 85.31% Avg
3.75 to 3.99 9.89% Avg -
3.50 to 3.74 2.59% Reach
3.25 to 3.49 1.09% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 0.63% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 0.45% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 0.05% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.85 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

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Georgia Tech SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1370-1550

Applicants Submitting SAT 

74%
SAT Scores for Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 670
Math 25th Percentile 700
Composite 25th Percentile 1370
SAT Scores for Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 760
Math 75th Percentile 790
Composite 75th Percentile 1550
Average SAT Score 1460

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Georgia Tech is 1460 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1370-1550. Students who get into Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus score in the top 6 percent of all SAT test takers..  Georgia Tech ranks #2 in the state of Georgia and #52 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1460 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Georgia Tech regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1370 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1370, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1280, but scores this low are outside the normal range. A competitive SAT score is very important as 74 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1460 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1460, you have around a 17% chance of being admitted. A 1550 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 28% chance of getting in.

Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1550 and Above Good >28%
1460 to 1550 Avg + 17%-28%
1370 to 1460 Avg - 10%-17%
1280 to 1370 Reach 5%-10%
Less than 1280 Low <5%
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Georgia Tech ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

31-35 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

38%
ACT Scores for Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 32
Math 25th Percentile 30
Composite 25th Percentile 31
ACT Scores for Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 35
Math 75th Percentile 35
Composite 75th Percentile 35
Average ACT Score 33

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Georgia Tech?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Georgia Tech is 33, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 31 and 35.  The school ranks #2 in Georgia and #38 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 33. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 31 and score in the score in the top 5 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 29.

38 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Georgia Tech for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 33 score has around 17% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 28% with a 35 ACT score.

Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
35 and Above Good >28%
33 to 35 Avg + 17%-28%
31 to 33 Avg - 10%-17%
29 to 31 Reach 5%-10%
Less than 29 Low <5%
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High School Class Rank

91% of Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus freshman are in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class. For your application to be competitive, you need to graduate at the top of your class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 91%
Top 25% of class 97%
Top 50% of class 99%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 16,790 33,820 50,610
Accepted 3,825 4,847 8,672
Acceptance Rate 23% 14% 17%
Enrolled 1,536 2,111 3,647
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 40% 44% 42%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jan 4, 2025

Days left to Apply

32

Applicants have 32 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Jan 4, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus is $75.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus Application Requirements
Test Scores Required to be considered for admission
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Georgia Tech is very highly competitive, you have a low likelihood of acceptance. It is important that you earn at least a 3.85 GPA to have a good shot at getting in. Additionally, you need to score a 1460 on the SAT and optimally 1550 to place yourself in a strong position. For ACT scores, you need a 33 to have a competitive chance of getting in.

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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.

Last updated February 24, 2024