Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

Public · Highly Selective · GA

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School data & stats

TypePublic

LocationGA · South

SettingUrban

Undergrads18,785

Student:faculty17:1

Outcomes

4-yr grad rate63.6%

6-yr grad rate94%

Drop-out rate1.9%

Study abroad—

Cost

In-state tuition$12k

Out-of-state tuition$34k

Application fee—

Community

Racial diversity65.3%

Gender diversity40.4%

International8%

Identity—

Overview

Georgia Tech is a public technological university in midtown Atlanta with a reputation built squarely on engineering and computing, though it has grown into a broader research university with respected programs in business, design, and the sciences as well. It sits in the middle of Atlanta's growing tech corridor, giving students direct proximity to a booming industry hub, and competes athletically in the ACC as the Yellow Jackets.

Academics

Academics are famously rigorous across engineering and computer science, and the co-op program -- one of the oldest and largest in the country -- lets students alternate full semesters of study with paid, often full-time industry work, extending the timeline to a degree but building substantial real-world experience before graduation. Beyond STEM, the Scheller College of Business and a well-regarded industrial design program broaden the school past a narrow technical identity. The Georgia Tech Research Institute gives undergraduates exposure to applied, sponsored research, and a campus startup accelerator supports student entrepreneurship.

Campus & student life

The Ramblin' Wreck, a vintage car that leads the football team onto the field, and the lit Tech Tower, which flashes 'GT WIN' across campus after a win, are enduring campus touchstones. The midtown Atlanta campus places students close to a major city's job market, culture, and internship opportunities, and the co-op program shapes the rhythm of campus life since a meaningful share of students are off doing industry work in any given term. ACC athletics bring a bigger-university sports atmosphere than the size of the engineering-focused student body might suggest.

Getting in

Admissions is competitive and values strong STEM preparation heavily, consistent with the university's technical focus, with in-state and out-of-state pools evaluated somewhat differently as at many public flagships. Essays and extracurriculars that show genuine technical initiative -- research, robotics, independent projects -- can stand out in a strong applicant pool.

After graduation

Graduates are heavily recruited by tech, engineering, aerospace, and defense employers, aided by co-op placements that often turn into full-time offers after graduation. The alumni network is especially strong within Atlanta's tech and aerospace sector, and graduate school placement in engineering and computing is strong as well.

Worth knowing

The co-op option genuinely extends time to degree for participants, often to five years, but is highly valued by employers and worth the tradeoff for many students. The curriculum's difficulty, especially in the first two years of engineering coursework, is a real 'weed-out' experience students should go in expecting.

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Admissions

Acceptance rate14.1%

Enrolled mid-50%SAT 1370–1540 · ACT 30–34

Test policyrequired

Rec letters0

Deadlines (2026–27 cycle)

Early actionNov 2

Regular decisionJan 6

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Applying (2026-27 cycle)

Apply through Common App.

Early Action is non-binding: Georgia residents apply under an earlier Early Action 1 deadline of October 15, 2026, while applicants from elsewhere use the November 2, 2026 Early Action 2 deadline; Regular Decision carries no commitment either way.

Interviews: Georgia Tech does not conduct alumni or admissions-staff interviews. Non-native-English-speaking international applicants may complete an optional third-party interview through InitialView or Vericant, due by the document deadline for their application plan.

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