If you are thinking about applying to Georgia Tech, the regular decision application deadline is January 4 and the application fee costs $75.
Application fees can add up, but some schools offer free applications and students with financial need may qualify for for an application fee waiver.
Students who submit their applications to Georgia Tech for fall semester should hear back from Georgia Tech by March 15.
Georgia Tech Admissions Stats at a Glance
Here's an overiew of some of Georgia Tech's admissions stats.
Mean Unweighted GPA | 4.1 |
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class | 91% |
Mean SAT Score | 1435 |
Admissions Test Policy | Optional |
Applicants Who Submit SATs | 71% |
Applicants Who Submit ACTs | 51% |
Waitlist | Yes |
Continue reading for more information on Georgia Tech's admissions stats.
Considering Applying Early to Georgia Tech?
These are the early application deadlines for Georgia Institute of Technology.
Early Decision I | No | –– | –– |
Early Decision II | No | –– | –– |
Early Action | Yes | October 10 | December 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.
Some students apply to college early because they believe it will help their chances. Early deadlines may increase the chance of being admitted, since applying early shows your are very interested in a school, and your application is being considered before all the regular decision applicants apply.
See a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.
Is Georgia Tech Hard To Get Into?
It is extremely difficult to get into Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.
In 2021, Georgia Tech accepted 21% of students, around 8,719 of the 40,852 students who applied.
Schools that are extremely difficult to get into, like Georgia Tech, accept fewer than 30% of all applicants. At least 75% of admitted students have GPAs in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1310 on the SAT or over 29 on the ACT.
It is very difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.
In 2022, Georgia Tech waitlisted 6,214 students. Of those, 4,235 eventually got in.
What's Most Important for Getting Into Georgia Tech?
Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing 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 areas where you stand out.
Admissions Factors at Georgia Tech
Curious about the factors that are considered by Georgia Tech during the admissions process? Listed below are factors commonly taken into consideration during admissions decisions.
Application Essay | Very Important |
Extracurricular Activities | Very Important |
Academic GPA | Very Important |
Rigor of Secondary School Record | Very Important |
Character/Personal Qualities | Important |
Geographical Residence | Important |
Standardized Test Scores | Important |
State Residency | Important |
Volunteer Work | Important |
Work Experience | Important |
Level of Applicant's Interest | Important |
Alumni/ae Relations | Considered |
Racial/Ethnic Status | Considered |
Recommendation[s] | Considered |
Talent/Ability | Considered |
First Generation | Considered |
Make sure to check with Georgia Tech for more information on admission factors.
Georgia Tech 2022-2023 Application Requirements
To apply, all applicants to Georgia Tech must submit the following items. Double check with Georgia Tech's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.
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 | √ |
What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Georgia Tech?
Your high school grade point average [GPA] is a number that reflects 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. 4.0. 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.
Students admitted to Georgia Tech have an average unweighted GPA of 4.1Georgia 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%.
GPAs of Admitted Students
At Georgia Institute of Technology, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.
4.0 GPA | 41% |
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.
Georgia Tech considers standardized tests scores during the admissions process.
Georgia Tech has a test optional admissions policy. 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.
What's a Good SAT Score for Georgia Tech?
To be competitive with other Georgia Tech applicants, you should strive to earn between 1370 and 1520 [or higher!] on the SAT. At Georgia Tech 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1520 and 25% of scored lower than 1370, 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 750 or higher, and 75% scored a 670 or higher.
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What's a Good ACT Score for Georgia Tech?
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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Transferring to Georgia Institute of Technology
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
Georgia Tech Admissions FAQs
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.
Do I have to submit test scores to Georgia Tech?
❌ No, Georgia Tech is test optional, so you can make the call if you want to to include your standardized test scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you should strongly consider submitting them. If you scored lower than a school's average,, you may want not want to include them in 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.
What is the early action acceptance rate at Georgia Tech?
❌ Georgia Tech does not offer eary action.
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