22%

Acceptance Rate

$12,716

Avg.Financial Aid

001569

FAFSA Code

Georgia Institute of Technology

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Public

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

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

    Not applicable

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

    SACSCOC

  • Website

    www.gatech.edu
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    32,723

  • 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

Email:

N/A

Fax:

Address

225 North Ave

Rankings

Forbes and US News provide rankings to the universities, which are trusted everywhere. But this is applicable only if the universities are located in the US. It is generally considered that the ranking of any college helps a prospective student in a lot of ways. While taking admission to a particular college/university, its ranking helps the student determine various factors that include its research excellence, the performance of its students after completion of the degree, student experience, and academic success. The rankings by US News and Forbes are considered trustworthy by applicants as well as experts. Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, however, doesn't feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest rankings of US News and Forbes.

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

  • SAT/ACT

    Required

  • ACT Range

    31 - 34

  • High School GPA

    Required

  • Application Fee

    $75

  • 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

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $28,776

  • 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

Most Popular 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

  • 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 / Part-time

89% / 11%

Students Gender

Male

62%

US National: 44%

Female

38%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

47%

Unknown

3%

Black

7%

Hispanic

7%

Two or more races

4%

Non Resident alien

10%

Asian

22%

American Indian/Alaska native

0%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

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 Security

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.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

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.

$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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