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Your chances of getting into Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

16%
Admission Difficulty for Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Exceptional 
Applicant Competition Very High 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Georgia Tech is 16%.  Its admission rate is the 2nd lowest in Georgia and the 48th lowest the nation.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Georgia Tech and can you get accepted?

Georgia Tech is a very highly competitive school to get into. You have a low chance of acceptance even if you meet the admission criteria. It's important that you meet their GPA and SAT/ACT requirements to get through the first round of consideration. Last year, only 7,030 out of the 44,048 who applied 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 or better. 49% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Georgia Tech?

16% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.85 or better
  • Earn A- grades in high school
  • Score 1410 on the SAT
  • Score 32 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top 10% of your high school class

Georgia Tech GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.85*

Typical High School Grades 

A-

What GPA do you need to get into Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Georgia Tech are to have around a 3.85 high school GPA. You are required to have exceptionally good grades and you should be graduating near the top of your class.

Meeting these GPA requirements alone is not enough for you to gain admission as Georgia Tech is a very selective school.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Georgia Tech is 3.85 on the 4.0 scale. 85% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A- letter grades and regularly score around 90-92 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #3 in Georgia for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.9 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 85.31% Avg
3.75 to 3.99 9.89% Avg -
3.50 to 3.74 2.59% Reach
3.25 to 3.49 1.09% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 0.63% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 0.45% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 0.05% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.85 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

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Georgia Tech SAT Scores

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.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1310-1500

Applicants Submitting SAT 

53%
SAT Scores for Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 630
Math 25th Percentile 680
Composite 25th Percentile 1310
SAT Scores for Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 730
Math 75th Percentile 770
Composite 75th Percentile 1500
Average SAT Score 1410

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Georgia Tech is 1410 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1310-1500. Students who get into Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus score in the top 11 percent of all SAT test takers..  Georgia Tech ranks #2 in the state of Georgia and #74 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1410 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Georgia Tech regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1310 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1310, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1210, but scores this low are outside the normal range. 53 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1410 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1405, you have around a 16% chance of being admitted. A 1500 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 27% chance of getting in.

Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1500 and Above Good >27%
1405 to 1500 Avg + 16%-27%
1310 to 1405 Avg - 9%-16%
1215 to 1310 Reach 5%-9%
Less than 1215 Low <5%
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Georgia Tech ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

30-34 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

36%
ACT Scores for Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 30
Math 25th Percentile 29
Composite 25th Percentile 30
ACT Scores for Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 35
Math 75th Percentile 34
Composite 75th Percentile 34
Average ACT Score 32

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Georgia Tech?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Georgia Tech is 32, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 30 and 34.  The school ranks #2 in Georgia and #54 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 32. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 30 and score in the score in the top 7 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 28.

36 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus.

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Georgia Tech for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 32 score has around 16% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 27% with a 34 ACT score.

Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
34 and Above Good >27%
32 to 34 Avg + 16%-27%
30 to 32 Avg - 9%-16%
28 to 30 Reach 5%-9%
Less than 28 Low <5%
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High School Class Rank

91% of Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus freshman are in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class. For your application to be competitive, you need to graduate at the top of your class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 91%
Top 25% of class 97%
Top 50% of class 99%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus 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%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jan 4, 2024

Days left to Apply

105

Applicants have 105 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Jan 4, 2024.

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?

Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus Application Requirements
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

High School Credits Accepted at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Georgia Tech is very highly competitive, you have a low likelihood of acceptance. It is important that you earn at least a 3.85 GPA to have a good shot at getting in. Additionally, you need to score a 1410 on the SAT and optimally 1500 to place yourself in a strong position. For ACT scores, you need a 32 to have a competitive chance of getting in.

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus often consider these colleges

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. The average SAT score is 1405. 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. The average ACT score is 32. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.