Georgia Institute of Technology
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: 14%
Average High School GPA: 4.1
Standardized Test Policy: Test-Optional
SAT Range: 1370–1530
ACT Range: 30–34
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: Approximately 19,500
Public or Private: Public
University Religious Affiliation: None
Political Leaning: Moderate
In-State Tuition: $12,058
Out-of-State Tuition: $34,484
Sources: U.S. News, AP News
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Location & Setting
City, State: Atlanta, Georgia
Setting: Urban
U.S. Region: Southeast
Average Winter Temperature: January daily average is 45°F (7°C)
Average Summer Temperature: July daily average is 80°F (27°C)
Average Annual Precipitation: Approximately 50 inches (1,270 mm)
Nearest Airport: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) — Approximately 12 miles (20-minute drive) from campus
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Social Media
Instagram: @georgiatech
Twitter: @GeorgiaTech
Facebook: Georgia Tech
LinkedIn: Georgia Institute of Technology
YouTube: Georgia Tech
TikTok: @gtadmission
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University Athletics
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: McAuley Aquatic Center
Head Coach: John Ames
Men’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #25
Men’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #9 in ACC
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #61
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #13 in ACC
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U.S. News College Rankings
#33 in National Universities (tie)
#9 in Top Public Schools (tie)
#4 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
#2 in Aerospace /Aeronautical / Astronautical
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#4 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications
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#3 in Environmental / Environmental Health
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#1 in Industrial / Manufacturing
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#4 in Management Information Systems
#8 in Production / Operation Management
#7 in Supply Chain Management / Logistics
#4 in Data Analytics/Science (tie)
#4 in Game/Simulation Development (tie)
#2 in Mobile/Web Applications (tie)
#10 in Programming Languages (tie)
#8 in Undergraduate Research/Creative Projects (tie)
#3 in Co-ops/Internships (tie)
#16 in Best Colleges for Veterans (tie)
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Forbes Top Colleges
#300
Best Employers for New Grads 2025
#38
#9
In Public Colleges
#31
In Research Universities
#8
In The South
America's Best Employers By State 2024
#415
Best Employers for Diversity 2023
#79
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: A+
Academics: A+
Diversity: A
Athletics: A-
Professors: A+
Dorms: C
Student Life: A+
Value: A+
Campus: B+
Party Scene: A-
Location: A
Campus Food: C
Safety: B
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #51 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: Ranked #150 of 1,332
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