Georgia Tech records its lowest acceptance rate in the school’s history, marking an increasingly competitive acceptance rate of just 12.74% for the 2024-2025 admissions cycle. The Office of Undergraduate Admission documented a record number of first-year applications across all application periods. More than 66,000 students applied for first year admission to Georgia Tech’s this year, highlighting the institution’s growing influence as a leading national technological institution. Out of the 66,000 applications received, 8,520 students were granted admission.
As a public research institution, Georgia Tech has a different acceptance rate for in-state versus out-of-state students. The acceptance rate for Georgia residents was 30% compared to 9% for all other applicants.
Georgia Tech’s admitted students reveal a diverse incoming class, with students representing all 50 states,111 nations, 3,035 high schools, and 130 Georgia counties. 10% of these admitted students are first-generation college students.
Within recent years, Georgia Tech has made significant efforts to increase Georgia student applications, embarking on extensive travel efforts across the state. With successful efforts, in-state applications increased this year by 13%.
As one of the nation’s top research universities, Georgia Tech’s commitment to global engagement and diverse offerings significantly influenced its admission decisions this year. Mary Tipton Woolley from the Office of Undergraduate Admission highlights, “We are dedicated to recruiting students who align with Tech’s mission to develop leaders who advance technology and improve human condition.” These students “showcased tremendous academic talent and impact on their schools and communities.”
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