Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 17.1%
- Average SAT
- 1,460
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,370–1,550
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 33
- Total Enrollment
- 18,260
Admissions Overview
Georgia Tech is highly selective with a 17% acceptance rate. This means fewer than one in five applicants gets admitted, making it one of the most competitive public universities in the country. Admitted students typically score between 1370-1550 on the SAT or around 33 on the ACT. The 97% retention rate shows students who get in tend to stay and succeed. Tech looks for students with strong math and science abilities who can handle rigorous coursework. The school wants future engineers, computer scientists, and innovators who will thrive in Atlanta's tech ecosystem and contribute to groundbreaking research.