Georgia Institute of Technology
Admissions
Interested in attending Georgia Institute of Technology?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Georgia Institute of Technology, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Georgia Institute of Technology?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Georgia Tech accepted 18% of applicants. We classify this as very selective.
In the most recent year, 52,377 people applied and 8,622 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Georgia Institute of Technology:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 44% ended up enrolling at Georgia Institute of Technology, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Georgia Institute of Technology by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Georgia Tech considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- State Residency
Important
- Application Essay
- Extracurricular Activities
- Geographical Residence
Considered
- First Generation
- Recommendation(s)
- Standardized Test Scores
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Class Rank
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Georgia Institute of Technology?
Grades
Students who recently attended Georgia Institute of Technology as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.98. 86% of freshmen who attended Georgia Tech were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 97% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Georgia Tech is Test Required. This school requires test scores to be submitted in order to be considered for admission.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Georgia Institute of Technology. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
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