Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, Georgia
Georgia Tech
20.58%
Admission Rate
Moderately Selective
15,174 Undergraduates Enrolled
- Public
- Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
- Four-year, full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in
- Four-year, large, highly residential
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The Georgia Institute of Technology, commonly referred to as Georgia Tech or, in the state of Georgia, as Tech, is a public research university and institute of technology in Atlanta, Georgia. It is part of the University System of Georgia and has satellite campuses in Savannah, Georgia; Metz, France; Athlone, Ireland; Shenzhen, China; and Singapore.
The school was founded in 1885 as the Georgia School of Technology as part of Reconstruction plans to build an industrial economy in the post-Civil War Southern United States. Initially, it offered only a degree in mechanical engineering. By 1901, its curriculum had expanded to include electrical, civil, and chemical engineering. In 1948, the school changed its name to reflect its evolution from a trade school to a larger and more capable technical institute and research university. Today, Georgia Tech is organized into six colleges and contains about 31 departments/units, with emphasis on science and technology. It is well recognized for its degree programs in computer science, engineering, and business.
Student athletics, both organized and intramural, are a part of student and alumni life. The school's intercollegiate competitive sports teams, the four-time football national champion Yellow Jackets, and the nationally recognized fight song "Ramblin' Wreck from Georgia Tech", have helped keep Georgia Tech in the national spotlight. Georgia Tech fields eight men's and seven women's teams that compete in the NCAA Division I athletics and the Football Bowl Subdivision. Georgia Tech is a member of the Coastal Division in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
"Georgia Tech." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 16 February 2022, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgia_Tech.
The school was founded in 1885 as the Georgia School of Technology as part of Reconstruction plans to build an industrial economy in the post-Civil War Southern United States. Initially, it offered only a degree in mechanical engineering. By 1901, its curriculum had expanded to include electrical, civil, and chemical engineering. In 1948, the school changed its name to reflect its evolution from a trade school to a larger and more capable technical institute and research university. Today, Georgia Tech is organized into six colleges and contains about 31 departments/units, with emphasis on science and technology. It is well recognized for its degree programs in computer science, engineering, and business.
Student athletics, both organized and intramural, are a part of student and alumni life. The school's intercollegiate competitive sports teams, the four-time football national champion Yellow Jackets, and the nationally recognized fight song "Ramblin' Wreck from Georgia Tech", have helped keep Georgia Tech in the national spotlight. Georgia Tech fields eight men's and seven women's teams that compete in the NCAA Division I athletics and the Football Bowl Subdivision. Georgia Tech is a member of the Coastal Division in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
"Georgia Tech." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 16 February 2022, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgia_Tech.
Location
City
Atlanta, Georgia
Locale
City: Large (population of 250,000 or more)
Region
Southeast (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV)
Academics
Predominant Degree Awarded
Predominantly bachelor's-degree granting
Highest Degree Awarded
Graduate degree
Most Popular Fields
| Field | % Students |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 59.0% |
| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | 16.7% |
| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | 9.7% |
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | 3.7% |
| Physical Sciences | 1.9% |
| Social Sciences | 1.5% |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1.4% |
| Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs | 1.4% |
| Mathematics And Statistics | 1.2% |
| Visual And Performing Arts | 1.1% |
| Architecture And Related Services | 0.8% |
| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | 0.5% |
| Psychology | 0.5% |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | 0.4% |
| History | 0.3% |
Cost
In State Tuition
$12,682.00
Out of State Tuition
$33,794.00
Percentage Students Receiving Aid
24.16%
Average Net Cost After Aid
$14,739.00
Admissions
SAT Scores
1418
Composite Average
| Percentile | 75% | 50% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 780 | 725 | 670 |
| Verbal | 730 | 680 | 630 |
ACT Scores
32
Cumulative Average
| Percentile | 75% | 50% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 34 | 32 | 29 |
| English | 35 | 32 | 29 |
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