Chances of getting into Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus
Acceptance Rate
How hard is it to get into Georgia Tech and can I get accepted?
The acceptance rate at Georgia Tech is 16%. It ranks #2 in Georgia and #49 in the nation for lowest rate of acceptance. Georgia Tech is a very highly competitive school to get into with a low chance of acceptance for typical applicants. Last year, 7,030 out of 44,048 applicants were admitted.
The school has extremely high admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 9 percent (SAT 1310/1500 ACT 30/34). Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.85. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class. 49% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
The Georgia Tech application fee is $75 and applications are due by Dec 15.
Testing Requirements
You are required to submit admission test scores with your application. Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus is not a test optional school. Note: Please consult the school directly to confirm the most up to date testing requirements.
Georgia Tech SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 630 |
| SAT Math 25th | 680 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1310 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 730 |
| SAT Math 75th | 770 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1500 |
| Average SAT Score | 1410
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SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus?
Students who get into Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus score in the top 11 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1310-1500. The school consistently admits SAT composite scores down to 1310 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1210. The average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1410 out of 1600. Georgia Tech ranks #2 in Georgia and #75 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score. 53 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
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Georgia Tech ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 30 |
| ACT Math 25th | 29 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 30 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 35 |
| ACT Math 75th | 34 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 34 |
| Average ACT Score | 32
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ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Georgia Tech?
Georgia Tech regularly accepts students who score 30 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 7 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 30-34. We estimate the school accepting a minimum ACT composite score around 28 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 32 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 34 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #2 in Georgia and #55 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score. 36 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus.
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Georgia Tech GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
What GPA do you need to get into Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus?
Applicants require exceptionally good grades to get into Georgia Tech. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus was 3.85 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #3 in Georgia for highest average GPA. Meeting these GPA requirements alone is not enough to gain admission as Georgia Tech is a very selective school.
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*This school has not released high school GPA data for its incoming freshmen. In these cases, CollegeSimply employs an artificial intelligence (AI) process to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of other colleges' data. 3.85 is an estimate of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.
High School Class Rank
91% of Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus freshman were in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 91% |
| Top 25% of class | 97% |
| Top 50% of class | 99% |
Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 14,280 | 29,768 | 44,048 |
| Accepted | 3,037 | 3,993 | 7,030 |
| Acceptance Rate | 21% | 13% | 16% |
| Enrolled | 1,457 | 1,996 | 3,453 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 48% | 50% | 49% |
Fall 2023 Application Deadline
Applications were Due
Days left to Apply
The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Dec 15, 2022.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus is $75.
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus and what student information is used for admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=139755 IPEDS survey data for Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus.
FAQs
Does Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus prefer SAT or ACT?
53% of students submit their SAT scores to Georgia Tech. 36% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus?
16% of those who apply are granted admission to Georgia Tech. Admission competition is very high and the college has exceptional admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1310 and 1500. 53% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 30 and 34. 36% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.