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The Georgia Institute of Technology is USA based public uni in Atlanta in Georgia. It boasts 7 colleges and 31 departments and academic units offering courses in specializations like Business Computing Design, Engineering, Liberal Arts and Sciences. When it comes to the GIT rankings, it ranked #123 QS World University Rankings 2026, #32 in National Universities, #9 in Top Public Schools and #108 in Best Value Schools.

The GIT courses consist of various ug and pg programs for its student population of 50,000+. Check details on GIT acceptance rate below-

Georgia Institute of Technology Acceptance Rate 2025

GIT's no. of applications received has increased by 14.2% since last year whereas the no. of students admitted has decreased by -2.4% for the Class of 2028. As a result the Georgia Tech acceptance rate has decreased by 14.6% percentage points since Fall 2023.

The Georgia Institute of Technology acceptance rate currently stands at 14% making the criteria for the uni's admissions extremely selective for students.

Particulars 

Class of 2027 

Class of 2028 

Student Applications Received 

 52,377

 59,789

Students Admitted 

 8,622

 8,413

Acceptance Rate 

 16.46%

 14%

Students Enrolled 

 3,760

 3,850

Yield Rate 

 43.6%

 45.8%

 Georgia Institute of Technology Acceptance Rate for International Students

The Georgia Institute of Technology acceptance rate for international students stood at a mere 8.2% for Fall 2024 suggesting that the admission process is extremely competitive for international applicants. Check out admission stats for Fall 2024 for international students mentioned below:

Particulars 

Headcount 

International Student Applications 

 10,795

International Students Admitted 

 885

International Students Enrolled 

 333

Acceptance Rate 

 8.2%

The international crowd at Georgia Tech campus represents 149 countries with 10,935 international pg students (online and on campus), and 1,600 international undergraduates. The student demographics for the university's UG students are given below for students' reference

Ethnic/Racial Group 

Headcount 

Nonresidents 

 1,628

Hispanic/Latino 

 1,714

Black/African American 

 1,676

White 

 6,859

American Indian/Alaska Native 

 0

Asian 

 7,493

Native Hawaiian/other Pacific Islander 

 8

Two or more races 

 950

Race and/or ethnicity unknown 

 264

Total 

 20,592

Georgia Institute of Technology Acceptance Rate Trends

In the last five years, the no. of applications received by Georgia Tech has increased by 46.4%, whereas the no. of students admitted by the university has decreased by -3.5%. As a result the Georgia Tech acceptance rate 2025 has seen a decrease of -34.3% since 2020.

This points towards increasing strictness in the admission criteria of the university. Check the enrollment trends of the university mentioned below:

Year 

Application Received 

Students Admitted 

Acceptance Rate 

2024-2025 

 59,789

8,413 

 14%

2023-2024 

 52,377

8,622 

 16.4%

2022-2023 

 50,610

8,672 

 17.1%

2021-2022 

 45,388

8,308 

 18.3%

2020-2021 

 40,852

8,719 

 21.3%

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Georgia Institute of Technology Early Decision vs Regular Decision

Georgia Tech's early acceptance rate stands at 15.9% which is a bit higher than the general acceptance rate of 14% and this data showcases the advantage of early action. Early Action applicants have an upper hand due to the less competitive pool and more favorable consideration during the admission process. Thus its recommended to apply early to the uni.

Georgia Institute of Technology Admission Requirements for International Students

The components required to meet the Georgia Institute of Technology University admission requirements for ug courses are:

  • Common application
  • The Georgia Institute of Technology application fee for UG is USD 85 or INR 7667
  • School report form and counselor letter of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • A letter of recommendation from two teachers
  • Any other document (as applicable)
  • English Language requirement for UG:

Exam

Minimum Score

TOEFL iBT

69

IELTS

6.0

PG :

  • Transcripts of the degree
  • Must meet the English requirements
  • letters of recommendation
  • SOP
  • Resume/CV
  • Some programs might have additional requirements, depending on the course.
  • English Language Proficiency 

Exam

Minimum Score

TOEFL

90

IELTS

7.0

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Georgia Institute of Technology Average GPA, SAT & ACT Scores

Generally, the SAT score required for most of the UG GIT courses is in the range of 1360 - 1540. Meanwhile, the general ACT score requirement is in the range of 31 - 35. Moreover, students are required to have a GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 grade scale for the College if they’re applying for Computing and the College of Engineering.

The minimum GPA is 3.0 on a 4.0 grade scale for Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, College of Design, College of Sciences, and Scheller College of Business applicants.

Tips to get selected at Georgia Institute of Technology

Some of the tips that students can refer to maximise their chances of selection at GIT are mentioned below:

  • Ensure you meet the eligibility requirements of your course of choice. For eg, for PG courses, students must hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, Agricultural Sciences,  Dentistry, Forestry, Pharmacy, Medicine, or Veterinary Science to represent a study length of 4+ years. Ensure you check for any such course specific requirements.
  • The graduate qualifications include an IELTS score of 7.0 for international students and a TOEFL iBT score of equal to or more than 90. For UG, this is 6.0 and 69, respectively. Start working on your language skills early on.
  • Lastly, be mindful of deadlines. Some programs may have different deadlines, so check for these and apply accordingly.

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Georgia Institute of Technology vs Georgia State University Acceptance Rate 

When it comes to the Georgia State University's acceptance rate stands at 55%, which indicates that securing admission in this uni  is moderately competitive. Whereas the Georgia Tech acceptance rate stands at 14%, making the admission criteria of the university much more selective. Thus, it can be concluded that Georgia Institute of Technology is much harder to get into compared to GSU.

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FAQs

Q:   How can an Indian student get into Georgia Tech?
A: 

The application requirement for Indian students apply to ug courses at Georgia Tech are:

  • Class 10 board results and 11 internal marks

  • Class 12 board results (credentials needed to enrol)

However Indian students seeking admission to graduate courses are required to have:

  • Four years of bachelor’s degree

  • Students having a bachelor’s degree of three years must have a Masters degree.

Q:   What is the racial breakdown of Georgia Tech?
A: 

Georgia Tech houses more than 11,000 international graduates and 1,600 international undergraduates. The student demographics for the UG students at Georgia Institute of Technology as of Fall 2024 can be checked out below

Ethnic/Racial Group 

Headcount 

Nonresidents 

 1,628

Hispanic/Latino 

 1,714

Black/African American 

 1,676

White 

 6,859

American Indian/Alaska Native 

 0

Asian 

 7,493

Native Hawaiian/other Pacific Islander 

 8

Two or more races 

 950

Race and/or ethnicity unknown 

 264

Total 

 20,592

Q:   What GRE score is required at Georgia Tech?
A: 

Most graduate programs require official GRE general test scores and GRE subject test scores are required for some programs. We suggest applicants check official website for their particular courses, as some courses require GRE however, some courses need not need GRE. 

Q:   Is Georgia Tech difficult to get into?
A: 

Georgia Tech acceptance rate is 14% meaning that out of 100 students only 14 will be selected so yes this makes the admission criteria of uni very selective. Students should be mindful of course specific requirements and eligibility for same. Also make sure to apply early

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