If you are planning on applying to Georgia Tech, the regular decision application deadline is January 4 and the application fee costs $75.
Students who submit their applications to Georgia Tech for fall should receive an admissions decision no later than March 15.
Here's an overiew of some of Georgia Tech's admissions stats.
Georgia Tech 2022 | Admissions Statistics |
---|---|
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class | 91% |
Mean SAT Score | 1435 |
Admissions Test Policy | Test Optional |
Applicants Who Submit SATs | 71% |
Applicants Who Submit ACTs | 51% |
Waitlist | Yes |
These are the application deadlines for Georgia Institute of Technology.
Application Type | Offered | Application Deadline | Notification Deadline |
---|---|---|---|
Early Decision I | No | –– | –– |
Early Decision II | –– | –– | –– |
Early Action | Yes | October 10 | December 15 |
Regular Decision | Yes | January 1 | March 15 |
Georgia Tech does not offer early decision but does offer early action.
🗓️ The Early Action deadline is October 10. Georgia Tech will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 15.
➡️ Explore a list of some selective colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.
Transfer student admissions is very difficult.
Georgia Tech has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.
Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the admissions factors where you shine.
Wondering what factors are considered by Georgia Tech during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.
Admissions Factor | Level |
---|---|
Academic GPA | Very Important |
Extracurricular Activities | Very Important |
Application Essay | Very Important |
Rigor of Secondary School Record | Very Important |
Character/Personal Qualities | Important |
Geographical Residence | Important |
Work Experience | Important |
Level of Applicant's Interest | Important |
State Residency | Important |
Standardized Test Scores | Important |
Volunteer Work | Important |
Alumni/ae Relations | Considered |
First Generation | Considered |
Racial/Ethnic Status | Considered |
Recommendation(s) | Considered |
Talent/Ability | Considered |
Make sure to check with Georgia Tech for more information on admission factors.
To apply to Georgia Tech, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Georgia Tech's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.
Area | Required | Recommended | Required for Some | Details (If Any) |
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Interview | ||||
Transcript(S) of College Record | ||||
Standardized Test Scores | ||||
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S) | ||||
Written Essay or Personal Statement | √ | |||
Transcript of High School Record | √ |
Georgia Tech has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school. Georgia Tech considers weighted GPA scores from incomging students.
Out of all students that were admitted, 41% submitted a class rank. At Georgia Tech 91% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 97% were in the top 25% and 99% were in the top 50%.
At Georgia Institute of Technology, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.
GPA | Percent of Students |
---|---|
4.0 GPA | 85.31% |
3.75 and 3.99 | 9.89% |
3.50 and 3.74 | 2.59% |
3.25 and 3.49 | 1.09% |
3.00 and 3.24 | 0.63% |
2.50 and 2.9 | 0.45% |
2.00 and 2.49 | 0.05% |
This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.
Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Georgia Tech directly.
About GPAs
Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.
An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.
Georgia Tech looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.
Georgia Tech is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.
In 2022, 71% of Georgia Tech's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 51% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.
To be competitive with other Georgia Tech applicants, you should strive to earn between 1380 and 1520 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Georgia Tech 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1520 and 25% of scored lower than 1380, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Georgia Tech student is 1435.
On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Georgia Tech students scored 790 or higher and 75% of students scored 670 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Georgia Tech students scored 740 or higher, and 75% scored a 670 or higher.
To be most competitive at Georgia Tech, you should strive to earn between 31 and 35 on the ACT.
An ACT score of 35 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Georgia Tech's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 35, and three out of four students scored lower than 35 on the ACT.
A 31 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Georgia Tech students. Only one out of every four students scored below 31.
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For transfer students, it is very difficult to get admitted to Georgia Tech.
For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is March 1. Applicants should hear back by May 15.
Transfer students can enroll in Georgia Tech during the following terms:
• Fall Term
• Spring Term
• Summer Term
Can I defer my acceptance to Georgia Tech?
✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Georgia Tech.
Does Georgia Tech accept transfer credits?
✅ Georgia Tech accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.
Does Georgia Tech accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?
✅ Georgia Tech accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.
Do I have to submit test scores to Georgia Tech?
❌ No, Georgia Tech is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you should strongly consider submitting them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.
What is Georgia Tech's acceptance rate?
✅ Georgia Tech's acceptance rate is 21%.
What is the early decision acceptance rate at Georgia Tech?
❌ Georgia Tech does not offer early decision.
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Admission Difficulty
How hard is it to get into Georgia Tech? Georgia Tech is a selective institution. The Georgia Tech acceptance rate is 21%. This means that the institution accepts 21 out of every 100 applicants.
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Georgia Tech is Jan 4.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Georgia Tech is Mar 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
ACT Range
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
35 and Above
31 to 35
31 and Less
The median ACT score of an admitted student to Georgia Tech is 32. Students with an ACT score of 35 and above have a good chance of getting into Georgia Tech. Students with an ACT score that falls between 31 and 35 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 31 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.
Composite SAT Range
Math SAT Range
Reading SAT Range
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1520 and Above
1380 to 1520
1380 and Less
The median SAT score for Georgia Tech students is 1435. Applicants with SAT scores of 1520 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Georgia Tech, while applicants with SAT scores between 1380 to 1520 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1380 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Georgia Tech.
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