UNIVERSITY · CDS 2024-2025
Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech)
Atlanta, GA 20,592 undergrad Updated 2026-04-22
Top PublicSTEM Powerhouse
Accept
11.0%
Yield
58.4%
Test
Required
Academic Profile · CDS C9 / C11
The numbers a parent will ask about first.
SAT Total (mid 50%, computed)
1370–1540
SAT EBRW (mid 50%)
680–750
SAT Math (mid 50%)
690–790
ACT Composite (mid 50%)
30–34
GPA
Not reported
GPA NOTE92.54% had a GPA of 4.0
METHODTotal SAT range is computed by summing the reported EBRW and Math mid-50% ranges from the school’s CDS (Section C9). Use as an approximation — a student’s actual total places them within, not at, the summed endpoints.
Decision Plans · CDS C1 / C21
When and how the school reads applicants.
| Plan | Deadline | Accept rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan details not yet recorded. | |||
Cost & Aid · CDS H Series
What it costs and what families actually pay.
Tuition
$32,938
Total COA
$52,152
Avg need-based aid
$19,115
Avg merit award
$8,364
Net price after avg need aid
$33,037
Georgia Tech meets 0.86% of demonstrated need on average.
Named merit programs
Stamps President's Scholarship
AP Impact Calculator
What the student's APs are actually worth here.
Georgia Tech's AP Policy
Georgia Tech awards credit for AP exams with scores of 3, 4, or 5, depending on the subject. There is no stated maximum for the number of credits that can be earned through AP exams.
Min score
3
Credit cap
Uncapped
Mode
Credit + placement
Per-score grid
Exam-level
Add the student's APs
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What They Value · CDS C7
Every CDS factor, weighted exactly as the admissions office files it.
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery Important
- Class rankConsidered
- Academic GPAVery Important
- Standardized test scoresConsidered
- Application EssayVery Important
- Recommendation(s)Very Important
Mission & Narrative
What this school says it is — in their own words.
The Georgia Institute of Technology is a public research university established by the state of Georgia in Atlanta in 1885 and committed to developing leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition.
Distilled Themes
Develop leaders who advance technologyImprove the human conditionInclusive innovationServing the public good
The Coach's Read
What 'what they value' actually means at the table.
- 01Georgia Tech values students who are not just academically excellent, but also demonstrate a genuine passion for using technology to solve real-world problems and improve the human condition.
- 02They look for students who are resilient, have a strong work ethic, and are not afraid to take on challenging projects and see them through to completion.
- 03A sense of community and collaboration is highly valued, so demonstrating teamwork and a willingness to contribute to the campus environment is a plus.
Application Targets
What a strong application here should signal.
- 01Showcase a strong academic record, particularly in STEM fields, with a challenging course load that includes AP/IB courses.
- 02Highlight extracurricular activities that demonstrate leadership, innovation, and a commitment to service.
- 03Write a compelling essay that tells a personal story and connects your passions to Georgia Tech's mission and values.
Quiet Disqualifiers
Things that hurt applicants here, even when they look fine on paper.
- A lack of demonstrated interest in Georgia Tech and its specific programs can be a red flag
- Submitting a generic application that doesn't reflect a genuine understanding of the school's culture and values
- A purely academic focus without any evidence of extracurricular engagement or personal growth
Signature Programs
Where this school is genuinely best-in-class.
Industrial Engineering; Aerospace Engineering; Biomedical Engineering; Civil Engineering; Computer Engineering; Cybersecurity
Application calendar
Every date the family needs to know.
Deadlines & Decision Dates · 2025-2026
Family deadline matrix
Plan
Deadline
Decision release
Early Action
Non-binding
Early Action 1, for Georgia students, has an application deadline of 2025-10-15 and a decision release date of 2025-12-05. Early Action 2, for non-Georgia students, has an application deadline of 2025-11-03 and a decision release date of 2026-01-30.
Nov 3, 2025
→ Jan 30, 2026
Regular Decision
Non-binding
Decision release for Georgia students is 2026-03-06. Decision release for non-Georgia students is 2026-03-27.
Jan 5, 2026
→ Mar 27, 2026
Early Decision I
Not offered
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Early Decision II
Not offered
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Restrictive Early Action
Not offered
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Rolling Admission
Not offered
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CDS C7 · Level of applicant's interest
Does effort toward this school move the needle?
Demonstrated Interest·CDS C7 (2024-2025)
Not trackedWeight: Not Considered
Georgia Tech does not track demonstrated interest; official policy states all applicants are evaluated identically regardless of contact.
Save the energy
Focus all effort on academics and essays; do not spend time on interest signals as they are not considered.
Provenance