Georgia Tech Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 14.07%. Very selective, indicating a competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1480. Excellent SAT scores, indicating highly competitive applicants and often placing them in the top percentiles nationally.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $12,058
- Out-of-State Tuition: $34,484
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Georgia Tech:
- Total Enrollment: 53,363, including 25,257 online students
- 20,591 Undergraduate, 32,772 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 67.8% men, 32.2% women.
- This is a very large institution, likely offering a vast array of programs, research opportunities, and extracurricular activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 94%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 4%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 98%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 129 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 2 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 86 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Georgia Tech Overview
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus (Georgia Tech) is a four-year, public school located in Atlanta, GA. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.
The Georgia Tech's tuition & fees is $12,058 for Georgia residents and $34,484 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 71% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $12,022.
The school has a total enrollment of 53,363 and the students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
Georgia Tech's acceptance rate is 14.07% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 45.60%. The median SAT score is 1480 and the ACT score is 33.
Georgia Tech ranked 28th in National Universities and 2nd in Georgia Colleges rankings. Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is $12,058 for in-state students and $34,484 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $15,962 for in-state students and $32,144 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $12,359 for Georgia residents and $36,171 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $16,364 for Georgia residents and $33,715 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $12,058 | $34,484 |
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| Graduate | $15,962 | $32,144 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $12,359 | $36,171 |
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| Graduate | $16,364 | $33,715 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers the study abroad opportunity which is an arrangement by which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country.
Special Learning Opportunities at Georgia Tech
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, NAVY, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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