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    Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

    Atlanta, GA · South

    Acceptance rate
    14.1%
    SAT mid-50
    1370-1540
    Cost after aid
    $12,116
    Graduation rate
    94%

    About Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

    Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is a mid-sized public university in Atlanta, GA, in a city setting.

    What Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus looks for

    Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus accepts roughly 14%, which means a strong application is necessary but not sufficient. Most admitted students are at or above the mid-50 in test scores and have at least one extracurricular thread that AOs read as substantive. The supplements matter. The "why us" essay is where many otherwise-strong applications fall apart, because it reads as a Mad Libs of the school's website rather than a real plan.

    Frequently asked

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

      Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus's middle 50% SAT range is 1370 to 1540. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

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

      Middle 50% ACT range is 30 to 34. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.

    • What is the acceptance rate at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus?

      Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus admits roughly 14% of applicants. That makes it a reach for nearly everyone, regardless of stats.

    • What does Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus actually cost after financial aid?

      Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $12,116 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

    • Is Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus a reach, match, or safety for me?

      Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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