Georgia Institute of TechnologyAcceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information

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Deadline
January 6, 2026
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Admissions Department
225 North Avenue - NW Atlanta, GA 30332-0001
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is not accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
High School Units Req or Recommended
SubjectReqReco
English4
Mathematics4
Science2
Foreign Language2
Social Studies3
Examinations
SubjectRequired UnitsDue in Admissions Office
SAT or ACTRequiredJanuary 17
SAT OnlyNot reportedNot reported
ACT OnlyNot reportedNot reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACTNot reportedNot reported
SAT Subject Tests OnlyNot reportedNot reported
ACT Writing Test PolicyNot reportedNot reported
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
225 North Avenue, NW
Atlanta
GA
30332-0001
Fax
(404) 853-9163
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
January 6, 2026
Application Fee
$75
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
March 31
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
Yes
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Action Deadline
October 15, November 1
Early Action Notification
January 26
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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FactorVery ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
Rigor of Secondary School RecordX
Academic GPAX
Standardized TestsX
Class RankX
RecommendationsX
EssayX
InterviewX
Level of Applicant's InterestX
Extracurricular ActivitiesX
Volunteer WorkX
Particular Talent/AbilityX
Character/Personal QualitiesX
First Generation to Attend CollegeX
State ResidencyX
Geographic ResidenceX
Relation with AlumnusX
Religious Affiliation/CommitmentX
Work ExperienceX
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
16% of 52,377 applicants were admitted
Women
23% of 17,192 applicants were admitted
Men
13% of 35,185 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
4,876 (57%) of 8,622 admitted students enrolled
Women
1,948 (50%) of 3,905 admitted students enrolled
Men
2,928 (62%) of 4,717 admitted students enrolled
Students Offered Wait List
5,809
Students Accepting Wait List Position
4,016
Students Admitted From Wait List
60
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
92%
3.75 - 3.99
6%
3.50 - 3.74
1%
3.25 - 3.49
1%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 728 average , 680-790 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
75%
Score of 600 - 700
20%
Score of 500 - 600
5%
Score of 400 - 500
Not Reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 702 average , 650-740 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
65%
Score of 600 - 700
30%
Score of 500 - 600
4%
Score of 400 - 500
1%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
31 average , 28-34 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
77%
Score of 24 - 29
18%
Score of 18 - 23
4%
Score of 12 - 17
1%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: 31
Score of 30 - 36
71%
Score of 24 - 29
23%
Score of 18 - 23
4%
Score of 12 - 17
2%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: 32
Score of 30 - 36
77%
Score of 24 - 29
15%
Score of 18 - 23
6%
Score of 12 - 17
2%
Score of 6 - 11
0.1%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 86%
Top quarter: 97%
Top half: 99%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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