Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus (Georgia Tech) (GT)

(Atlanta, GA)

The Georgia Institute of Technology is one of the nation's top 10 public universities, distinguished by its commitment to improving the human condition through advanced science and technology. Georgia Tech's campus occupies 400 acres in the heart of Atlanta, where 20,000 students can take advantage of prestigious academics, cutting-edge technological research, an engaging out of class experience, and a fantastic career foundation.Here are five things you probably didn't know about Georgia Tech:1. Along with a top 5 College of Engineering, Georgia Tech also offers degree programs in five other schools including: College of Architecture, College of Computing, College of Management (#2 undergraduate program in the southeast), Colleges of Liberal Arts, College of Sciences2. SmartMoney Magazine has listed Georgia Tech as a top 5 best value college.3. The median starting salary for Georgia Tech graduates is $57,491, one of the top in the nation.4. Once again this year, Princeton Review named Georgia Tech to its Green Rating Honor Roll.5. Our green campus is in an urban setting but is not an urban campus. The campus, located in Midtown Atlanta, allows students to experience a traditional campus atmosphere while also being able to take advantage of business opportunities, cultural experiences and entertainment options of a major metropolitan area.

Admissions

51.5%
of Applicants Admitted

GPA

3.81
  • November 01, 2011
  • January 15, 2010
SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile
  • 1810–2100 SAT Total
  • 600–690 SAT Reading
  • 650–730 SAT Math
  • 590–680 SAT Writing
  • 27–31 ACT Composite
  • 26–31 ACT English
  • 28–33 ACT Math
  • 24–29 ACT Writing

Cost

$18,210
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
  • $7,506
  • $25,716
  • $9,704
  • $1,000

Will I Like It

14,295
number of undergraduates
  • Public
  • City
  • No affiliation
  • 30% Women
  • 94% returned for Second Year
  • 30% of students are from Out of State

Areas of Study

Engineering

Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Other Engineering

Health & Medicine

Pre-Med

Politics & Law

Public Policy

Science & Math

Biology, Math, Physics

Social Sciences

Area & Cultural Studies, International Relations, Psychology

Visual Arts & Design

Industrial & Product Design

Extra Curriculars

Aero Club, Amnesty International, Art Club, Band, Marching Band, Medicine, Piano, Video Games, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, International Society, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club, Model United Nations, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, Orchestra, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Students for a Free Tibet

Mailing Address

225 North Ave
Atlanta, GA 30332-0530
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