22%

Acceptance Rate

$12,716

Avg.Financial Aid

001569

FAFSA Code

About Georgia Institute of Technology

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

Public

4 Years

Student Population Number of Students attending College

32,723

Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

SACSCOC

Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

Not applicable

On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

Yes

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is a public university located in Atlanta, Georgia. Around 39% of the students are females and 61% are males. Notably, Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is also home to an ethnically diverse student population. At GITMC around 46% are white, 23% are Asian, and 10% are Non-resident alien. Moreover, around 97% of the students are 24 and under. Some of the notable alumni which the school has produced in its several years of existence are Jeff Foxworthy, Jimmy Carter, Calvin Johnson, and Dean Kamen. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and therefore, encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Further, it boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. At GITMC, 124 undergraduate and graduate-level programs, including both residential and online, are offered to the students. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

Location & Contact

Address

225 North Ave

Contact

Email: N/A
Phone: 4048942000
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Rankings

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Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

1st Jan

Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

22%

SAT Range

1390 - 1540

ACT Range

31 - 34

Application Fee

$75

SAT/ACT

Required

High School GPA

Required

Accept Common App

Yes

The university is selective in taking in students. Moreover, admission to GITMC is difficult. To kickstart the admission process at GITMC, the candidates have to fill an application form and submit a fee of $75. If the SAT score of a student lies in the range of 1300-1510, it would improve her chances. The average ACT score at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is 31. However, those getting an ACT score less than 29 might also be offered admission. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at 225 North Ave, Atlanta, Georgia 30332-0530. They can also call them at (404) 894-2000.

Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

$16,950

Average Annual Cost

$10,008

Books And Supplies

$800

Other Fees

$2,416

Room And Board The charges for an academic year for rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

$11,492

Budget For Other Expenses

$4,060

Total One Year Cost

$28,776

Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to GITMC. The full-time cost of attendance is approximately $41,558 per year. If it sounds unaffordable to the applicant, there are numerous financial aid options available that they can explore.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Doctor's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

18:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

97%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

50%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$39,510

Faculty Overview

72%

Male Professors

28%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Mechanical Engineering

594 Graduates

Computer and Information Sciences,...

458 Graduates

Industrial Engineering

403 Graduates

Business Administration, Management...

370 Graduates

Biomedical/Medical Engineering

257 Graduates

Electrical, Electronics and Communi...

245 Graduates

Chemical Engineering

214 Graduates

Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astrona...

211 Graduates

Civil Engineering

154 Graduates

Computer Engineering

131 Graduates

Biology, General

73 Graduates

Materials Engineering

73 Graduates

Radio, Television, and Digital Comm...

42 Graduates

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...

40 Graduates

Design and Applied Arts

40 Graduates

Environmental/Environmental Health...

39 Graduates

Applied Mathematics

32 Graduates

Architecture

29 Graduates

Physics

28 Graduates

Science, Technology and Society

23 Graduates

Nuclear Engineering

21 Graduates

International Relations and Nationa...

20 Graduates

Research and Experimental Psycholog...

20 Graduates

Business/Managerial Economics

16 Graduates

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...

14 Graduates

History

13 Graduates

Chemistry

12 Graduates

Public Policy Analysis

12 Graduates

Linguistic, Comparative, and Relate...

11 Graduates

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...

8 Graduates

International/Global Studies

4 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

16,049

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

15%

Full-time

89%

Part-time

11%

Students Gender

Male

62%

US National: 44%

Female

38%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

47% White

3% Unknown

7% Black

7% Hispanic

4% Two or more races

10% Non Resident alien

22% Asian

0% American Indian/Alaska native

0% Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

37%

Out Of State

51%

In State

12%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$77,934 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

53%

Averege Housing Cost

$6,652/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,840/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$4,840/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Buzz, Rambling Wreck

School Colors

old gold and white

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Atlantic Coast Conference

Total Male Athletes

219

Total Female Athletes

159

Intramural Sports

15

Sports Club

67

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Football

Golf

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Softball

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Safety

24-Hour Security Patrol

Yes

Campus Emergency Phones

Yes

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Yes

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

Yes

The college offers on-campus housing facilities to the students who wish to stay on the campus. At GITMC, $12,090 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. To ensure the safety and security of students, the college has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The college has enrolled around 61% male and 39% female students.

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$65,500/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$79,100/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$0$100,000

$21,000

$28,447

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$218 - 295

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

76%

Average Aid Per Year

$12,716

Students Receiving Federal Grants

13%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,902

Students Receiving State Aid

61%

Average Aid Per Year

$9,766

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

26%

Average Aid Per Year

$11,939

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income

Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$19,386

$30K - $48K

$16,162

$48K - $75K

$12,513

$75K - $110K

$10,682

> $110K

$10,211

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$3,403,067

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$43,614,275

As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at GITMC to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. The average federal grant that comes from the college is around $5,231, whereas the financial aid is $12,608. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $9,802 as well as institutional aid worth $12,608. The need-based scholarships awarded to students admitted to Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus amount to $3,403,067 per annum. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants awarded in a year total $43,614,275.

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