Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

Atlanta, GA, USA
Public
4 Year

Overview

Georgia Institute of Technology, more commonly known as Georgia Tech, is a 4-year research institution offering technology-focused education based out of Atlanta, GA. The institution has a number of instructional sites, including online and physical locations in both France and China. Offering programs across the spectrum, from engineering to design, business to liberal arts, Georgia Tech offers more than 100 undergraduate majors and minors across six colleges, as well as graduate options. The College of Engineering is the largest of its kind in the nation, while the Scheller College of Business, operating since 1912, features a curriculum that focuses on using technology to solve complex business problems and has been nationally recognized. The campus sits on 400 acres in the capital city of Georgia and features its own Barnes and Noble, a hotel and conference center, and more.

Acceptance Rate:
17%
Average Net Price:
$17,140
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
4.0
Average ACT Composite
32
Average SAT Composite
1418

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Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$17,140
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$11,764
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$32,876
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$12,760
Books and Supplies
$800

Aid & Grants

0
100
52%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
13%
Average Aid Per Year
$13,992
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
13%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,729
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$12,536

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
22%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,027
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$20,735
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$219

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
0
100
17%
Acceptance Rate

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is checked
Yes
ACT
ACT is checked
Yes
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is not checked
No

Important Deadlines

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
56%
Out-Of-State Students
33%
38%
Submitting ACT
74%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 32
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1418
0
1600

Admissions Resources

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
45,296
Total Number of Undergrads
18,415
0
100
47%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
91%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
19:1
US National: 21:1

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
68

Faculty Overview

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
61%
39%
Residency
In-State Students
56%
Out-Of-State Students
33%

Housing

0
100
51%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Yellow Jackets
School Colors
old gold and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Atlantic Coast Conference

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$85,900
Georgia Tech will teach you skills for both inside and outside of the classroom. No matter what your major might be, you will be challenged to do your very best and you will learn how you operate as a student. By the end of your first year at Tech, you will have learned when you study best, how to use your time wisely, how to become more involved in your community, and how much Tech has to offer you- as long as you strive and reach out for what you desire as a student and an individual.
Alexandria from Hoschton, GA
Georgia Tech offers so many majors and degrees. Many of the professors are merited with the highest level of prestige and are more than capable of teaching you!
Mykhail from Urbana, IL
Spectacular campus with a great balance of innovative architecture and green spaces. Great opportunities and activities every week for students. Classes are challenging enough to make you want to overcome obstacles, rather than make you want to give up.
Joel
Overall, it's great school. Graduating from here will give you a reputation before you even enter the workplace, but the academic rigor you go through to get that degree is the reason why.
Thomas from Rex, GA
Georgia Tech is a very competitive campus, as expected from a college that is ranked among the top engineering schools in the U.S. However, there is always help available, such as tutoring and extra review sessions.
As for the instructors, professors are easy to get into touch whether in person (during office hours) or through e-mail. The Teaching Assistants who teach recitation (which are similar to review sessions) every week are definitely helpful because they explain difficult concepts thoroughly.
Compared to other schools, Georgia Tech has a rigorous academic program and teaches you how to manage your time and study the material in different ways to gain the most from it. The students at this campus also show a serious attitude towards studying, which is always a plus point when forming study groups. Overall, Georgia Tech is academically tough, but not impossible if one is willing to make the extra effort.
Dixita from Parsippany, NJ
What I've noticed about Tech is that the students here are genuinely interested in learning and that the professors genuinely enjoy what they teach. If I want to meet with a professor to further investigate a topic or to merely ask a simple question, they do whatever they can to meet with me in their busy schedules or to respond to any questions I ask in emails as soon as they possibly can. There are also Teaching Assistants (TA's) for almost every course. It depends on the TA, but I've found that most tend to be helpful and are usually more readily available and respond quicker if I have a question or are confused about something. Because of its rigorous academics, Georgia Tech also provides many opportunities for students to learn outside of the classroom, such as tutoring programs, and the professors even hold review sessions concerning the current week's new material.

Outside the academic arena, I've also learned a lot from the people around me, may it be my friends or just strangers I hold short conversations with on the bus. I pick up tips about practically EVERYTHING, from tips on places I should definitely eat at, tips on how to study for a class, and tips on how to get the most out of my money. The people around you serve as some of the greatest life lessons you can ever know, and they can even help you with your studies!
Aimey
one of the top engineering schools in the nation. Great CO-OP and Internship program.
Bhavik from St Augustine, FL
It is a school where you will constantly ask yourself why you are here. However, it is also the only school where you could ver see yourself being at.
George P. Burdell from Atlanta, GA
Georgia Tech will strain your learning abilities. It is a very competitive school, but also provides you with a great education.
Chris from Northfield, NJ
If you are someone who is dedicated, motivated, and passionate about learning, then Georgia Tech is the school for you. Although this school expects hard work and determination in all subject areas, all that you have learned will benefit the next phase of your studies. And once you finish a class, the feeling of achievement and satisfaction is so strong, and you feel so proud of yourself.
Alexandra from Woodstock, GA