More selective than 98% of Georgia colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
77% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 35% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Georgia Institute of Technology over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
What Georgia Institute of Technology weighs when deciding
How much each part of an application counts for first-year applicants, as Georgia Institute of Technology reports it. Programs with their own criteria (nursing, music, honors) can weigh things differently.
- Rigor of high school courses
- High school GPA
- Character and personal qualities
- State residency
- Essay
- Extracurricular activities
- SAT/ACT scores
- Recommendations
- Talent or ability
- Where you live
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
- Class rank
- Interview
- First-generation college student
- Alumni relation (legacy)
- Religious affiliation
- Your demonstrated interest
Item C7. Common Data Set 2025-26 (fall 2025 first-year students), published by the college.
High school GPA of Georgia Institute of Technology first-year students
Georgia Institute of Technology did not report GPA ranges for fall 2025 first-year students; the average was 4.17. An average above 4.0 means Georgia Institute of Technology reports weighted GPAs (extra points for AP, IB, dual enrollment and honors).
Items C11-C12; enrolled students, not admitted students. Common Data Set 2025-26 (fall 2025 first-year students), published by the college.
Early decision, early action and the waitlist
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7,651 offered a spot, 4,875 took it, 653 admitted.
Items C2, C21-C22. Common Data Set 2025-26 (fall 2025 first-year students), published by the college.
Georgia Institute of Technology SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Georgia Institute of Technology is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 680 | 750 |
| SAT math | 690 | 790 |
| ACT composite | 30 | 34 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1370 | 1540 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Georgia Institute of Technology admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 14% | 680–750 | 690–790 | 30–34 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 16% | 650–740 | 680–790 | 28–34 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Georgia Institute of Technology compared with other Georgia colleges?
Georgia Institute of Technology has the 2nd-lowest acceptance rate of 46 Georgia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emory University | 11% | 91% | $22,585 |
| 2 | Georgia Institute of Technology | 14% | 94% | $12,116 |
| 3 | Spelman College | 25% | 78% | $38,967 |
| 4 | University of Georgia | 38% | 90% | $13,936 |
| 5 | Thomas University | 38% | 28% | $18,499 |
| 6 | Morehouse College | 44% | 59% | $39,013 |
| 7 | Point University | 44% | 34% | $25,335 |
| 8 | Andrew College | 46% | 33% | $21,823 |
| 9 | University of West Georgia | 52% | 43% | $12,786 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Georgia colleges →
Who enrolls at Georgia Institute of Technology
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Georgia Institute of Technology admissions questions
What is the Georgia Institute of Technology acceptance rate?
Georgia Institute of Technology accepts 14% of applicants, about 1 in 7. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 8,622 of 52,377 applicants were admitted.
Does Georgia Institute of Technology require the SAT or ACT?
Georgia Institute of Technology requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 77% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 35% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Georgia Institute of Technology?
The middle 50% of Georgia Institute of Technology enrolled first-year students scored 1370–1540 on the SAT and 30–34 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Georgia Institute of Technology?
44% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (3,763 of 8,622).
What does Georgia Institute of Technology look for in applicants?
Georgia Institute of Technology reports these as very important for first-year applicants: rigor of high school courses, high school GPA, character and personal qualities, state residency. Important: essay, extracurricular activities. Considered: sAT/ACT scores, recommendations, talent or ability, where you live, volunteer work, work experience. (Common Data Set 2025-26).
Does Georgia Institute of Technology have early decision?
No. Georgia Institute of Technology does not offer binding early decision, but it offers non-binding early action (Common Data Set 2025-26).
How many students get off the Georgia Institute of Technology waitlist?
For fall 2025, 7,651 applicants were offered a waitlist spot, 4,875 accepted one and 653 were admitted (13% of those who stayed on the list).
Is Georgia Institute of Technology getting harder to get into?
Georgia Institute of Technology accepted 14% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 16% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; Georgia Institute of Technology's Common Data Set 2025-26; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Georgia Institute of Technology overview