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Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

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Atlanta, GA

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Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, in Atlanta, GA, is a public very large school, enrolling around 18,785 students. Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is highly selective, with an acceptance rate near 14%. Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services graduates, especially in Computer and Information Sciences, General, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $150,628/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate14%
SAT range1370–1540
ACT range30–34
Undergrads18,785
Yield (admits who enroll)42%
Next deadlineNov 2, 2026 (EA)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$28,167
4-year grad rate93%
Median earnings, 10yr out$102,772

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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How Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus weighs your application

From Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?

Academic factors
Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
Class rankNot considered
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresConsidered
Application essayImportant
RecommendationsConsidered
Nonacademic factors
InterviewNot considered
Extracurricular activitiesImportant
Talent/abilityConsidered
Character/personal qualitiesVery important
First generationNot considered
Alumni relation (legacy)Not considered
Geographical residenceConsidered
State residencyVery important
Religious affiliationNot considered
Volunteer workConsidered
Work experienceConsidered
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Not considered
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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans17%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out85%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Architecture and Related Services
Architecture$71,292/yr
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology$72,940/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$106,155/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication$99,915/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General$150,628/yr
Engineering
Computer Engineering$128,497/yr
Industrial Engineering$128,003/yr
Nuclear Engineering$114,772/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$111,655/yr
Chemical Engineering$104,104/yr
Biomedical/Medical Engineering$102,755/yr
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering$102,415/yr
Mechanical Engineering$99,955/yr
Materials Engineering$92,260/yr
Civil Engineering$85,133/yr
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering$81,818/yr
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics$122,099/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Science, Technology and Society$65,454/yr
Physical Sciences
Physics$82,431/yr
Psychology
Research and Experimental Psychology$83,012/yr
Social Sciences
International Relations and National Security Studies$79,264/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Design and Applied Arts$95,697/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity8,805
Typical room charge$6,918
Typical board charge$5,424

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What does Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus look for in applicants?

Per Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates state residency, rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, character/personal qualities as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.

What is Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus's acceptance rate?

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus in Atlanta, GA admits approximately 14% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus?

Admitted students at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus typically score between 1370–1540 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus?

Admitted students at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus typically score between 30–34 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus cost?

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus's total cost of attendance is reported at $28,167 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus?

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus's earliest deadline is Nov 2, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus require students to live on campus?

No -- Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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