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Georgia Tech

Atlanta, Georgia · Public · 18,785 undergrads

Georgia Tech admits 13% of applicants (fall 2025, Common Data Set 2025-26), requires the SAT or ACT for fall 2027, and regular decision is due Jan 6, 2027.

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Can I get into Georgia Tech?

13% of applicants get in

Grades and essays carry this one; most strong applicants still hear no. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1370–1530 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

66,881 applied, 8,921 admitted, fall 2025 (Common Data Set).

What does Georgia Tech cost?

$12,028 a year in-state

Out of state: about $35,112 a year

What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $29,041.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$7,687
$30,000–$48,000$7,102
$48,000–$75,000$10,051
$75,000–$110,000$14,175
over $110,000$18,187

Out-of-state tuition is $35,092 a year, against $12,008 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $23,084 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

When is Georgia Tech due?

58 days left

Closed
Early action
Was due Oct 15, 2026
58days
Regular decision
Due Wednesday, Jan 6, 2027

Early action 2 (students outside Georgia): Nov 2, 2026.

Checked on admission.gatech.edu Nov 5, 2026. See the source

Does Georgia Tech need the SAT or ACT?Required

Yes.

Required for fall 2027. Plan to take the SAT or ACT and send your best score.

Which colleges require scores

Checked on admission.gatech.edu Nov 2, 2026. See the source

What it's like

18,785
undergrads. Big, with lots of choices and some big lectures.
City
Campus setting in Atlanta, GA.
98%
of first-years come back for year two.
57%
finish in four years. 92% within six.
$114.2k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$19.5k
median federal debt at graduation.

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Questions people ask

Is Georgia Tech test-optional for fall 2027?
No. Georgia Tech requires the SAT or ACT for students entering in fall 2027. Checked on admission.gatech.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
What is Georgia Tech's acceptance rate?
13% for fall 2025: 8,921 of 66,881 applicants were admitted (Common Data Set).
What SAT score do you need for Georgia Tech?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1370 to 1530 (Common Data Set, fall 2025). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Georgia Tech cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $10,051 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $29,041.
How much does Georgia Tech cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at Georgia Tech is $35,092 a year, against $12,008 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $12,028 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $23,084 tuition gap gives about $35,112 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
When is the Georgia Tech application deadline for fall 2027?
Early action closed Oct 15, 2026. Regular decision is due Jan 6, 2027. Checked on admission.gatech.edu on Nov 5, 2026.