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Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

Georgia Tech

Atlanta, Georgia 30332-0530

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Highly selective — top graduate earnings

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is a public institution in Atlanta with particular strength in engineering and computer science. With an average SAT of 1447, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.

A large campus of 18.3K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

92% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $102,772 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,289.

Established
1885
Division
Division I

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16%Acceptance
1447SAT Avg
18,260Students
18:1Student:Faculty
92%Grad Rate
$102,772Earnings 10yr
$13,289Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate16.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1447

Reading & WritingMid: 680
650740
MathMid: 725
680790

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 32
2834

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$11,764
Tuition (out-of-state)$32,876
Room & Board$12,760
Books & Supplies$800
Total Cost of Attendance$27,797
Average Net Price$13,289
Median Debt at Graduation$21,672
Monthly Payment (10yr)$230

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$7,491
$30–48K$9,083
$48–75K$13,349
$75–110K$16,601
$110K+$17,250

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

81.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

0.8%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

140

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

36

Burglary

7

Aggravated Assault

5

Robbery

12

Motor Vehicle Theft

15

Sex Offenses

1

Arson

37

Drug Arrests

27

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (134)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

98%

Very Positive

Student Body

Undergrads
18,260
Gender Split
40% / 60%
Women / Men
First Generation
15%
Pell Grant Recipients
14%

Race & Ethnicity

White 36%
Black 8%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 33%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 9%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate92.3%
Freshman Retention97.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$89,432
10 Years$102,772

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

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Varsity Sports — Georgia Tech

BasketballBasketballmccamish pavilion

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

106Above Average

Estimated from GA state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Atlantapop. 500K
2 mi(3 min)
Nashvillepop. 690K
213 mi(369 min)
Charlottepop. 880K
226 mi(392 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

ATL Atlanta9 mi
BHM Birmingham136 mi
BNA Nashville208 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA935 mi · ~27h 1m drive
New York, NY745 mi · ~21h 31m drive
Hartford, CT844 mi · ~24h 23m drive
Providence, RI899 mi · ~25h 58m drive
Albany, NY841 mi · ~24h 18m drive
Syracuse, NY780 mi · ~22h 32m drive
Rochester, NY744 mi · ~21h 30m drive
Buffalo, NY697 mi · ~20h 8m drive
Philadelphia, PA665 mi · ~19h 13m drive
Pittsburgh, PA520 mi · ~15h 1m drive
Harrisburg, PA610 mi · ~17h 37m drive
Newark, NJ739 mi · ~21h 21m drive
Washington, DC541 mi · ~15h 38m drive
Baltimore, MD576 mi · ~16h 38m drive
Atlanta, GA2 mi · ~3 min drive
Charlotte, NC226 mi · ~6h 32m drive
Raleigh, NC355 mi · ~10h 15m drive
Miami, FL608 mi · ~17h 34m drive
Orlando, FL403 mi · ~11h 39m drive
Tampa, FL418 mi · ~12h 5m drive
Nashville, TN213 mi · ~6h 9m drive
New Orleans, LA425 mi · ~12h 17m drive
Richmond, VA469 mi · ~13h 33m drive
Chicago, IL587 mi · ~16h 57m drive
Detroit, MI596 mi · ~17h 13m drive
Minneapolis, MN906 mi · ~26h 10m drive
St. Louis, MO466 mi · ~13h 28m drive
Kansas City, MO675 mi · ~19h 30m drive
Indianapolis, IN426 mi · ~12h 18m drive
Columbus, OH434 mi · ~12h 32m drive
Cleveland, OH554 mi · ~16h drive
Milwaukee, WI668 mi · ~19h 18m drive
Dallas, TX719 mi · ~20h 46m drive
Houston, TX701 mi · ~20h 15m drive
Austin, TX818 mi · ~23h 38m drive
San Antonio, TX881 mi · ~25h 27m drive
Los Angeles, CA1932 mi · ~55h 49m drive
San Francisco, CA2135 mi · ~61h 41m drive
San Diego, CA1887 mi · ~54h 31m drive
Seattle, WA2177 mi · ~62h 53m drive
Portland, OR2168 mi · ~62h 38m drive
Denver, CO1209 mi · ~34h 56m drive
Phoenix, AZ1588 mi · ~45h 53m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1580 mi · ~45h 39m drive
Honolulu, HI4492 mi · ~129h 46m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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