Georgia Institute of Technology

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.

Georgia Tech Admissions Stats at a Glance

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

Georgia Institute of Technology Application Deadlines

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

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Want to Apply Early to Georgia Tech?

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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.

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More on Georgia Institute of Technology Admissions

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Transferring to Georgia Institute of Technology

Transfer student admissions is very difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Georgia Tech Look For in an Applicant?

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.

Admissions Factors at Georgia Tech

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.

Georgia Tech 2022-2023 Application Requirements

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)
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	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Georgia Tech?

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%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

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.

Standardized Test Scores

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.

What is a Good SAT Score for Georgia Tech?

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.

What is 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.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on 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

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Georgia Tech Admissions FAQs

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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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