16%
Acceptance Rate
$12,682
Avg Cost (In-State)
$37,600
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
92%
Graduation Rate
47,000
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
January 4
Early Deadline
October 15 (Early Action)
Common App
Yes
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
2
Letters of Rec
1
Application Fee
$75
Interview
Not required
Essays: Common App personal essay plus one Georgia Tech supplemental essay (up to 300 words)
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$89,432
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$102,772
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
93%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $105,137 | $150,628 | 387 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $78,862 | $99,955 | 337 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $73,557 | $106,155 | 243 |
| Industrial Engineering. | $87,826 | $128,003 | 210 |
| Chemical Engineering. | $85,847 | $104,104 | 159 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | $74,562 | $102,755 | 123 |
| Computer Engineering. | $93,629 | $128,497 | 110 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering. | $79,300 | $102,415 | 110 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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Scholarships at Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia Tech Presidential Scholarship
$5,000-$10,000/year renewable
MeritTop academic performers, leadership, demonstrated excellence
Deadline: January 2027 (with application)
Learn moreGeorgia Tech FACES (Faculty Appreciation of Culturally-Engaged Students)
$2,500-$5,000/year renewable
Merit/ServiceAcademic excellence with commitment to diversity and community engagement
Deadline: January 2027
Learn moreStamps President's Scholars Program
Full cost of attendance plus enrichment fund
MeritExceptional academic achievement, leadership, service, innovation
Deadline: November 2026 (Early Action)
Learn moreG. Wayne Clough Georgia Tech Promise Program
Full tuition for Georgia residents
Need-based (Georgia residents)Georgia resident, family income under $100K, admitted student
Deadline: March 2027 (FAFSA)
Learn moreBarry Goldwater Scholarship
$7,500/year (sophomore/junior years)
National Merit - STEMSophomores/juniors pursuing research careers in STEM
Deadline: January 2028 (apply during college)
Learn moreNational Science Foundation GRFP
$37,000 stipend + tuition (graduate school)
Federal - ResearchSTEM graduate students or senior undergrads applying to grad school
Deadline: October during senior year or grad school
Learn moreHoward Hughes Medical Institute Science Education Grant
Varies, supports undergraduate research
Institutional - ResearchGeorgia Tech biology students in research programs
Deadline: Rolling/faculty nomination
Learn moreGeorgia Tech Biology Department Scholarships
$1,000-$3,000/year
Departmental MeritDeclared biology majors with strong academic performance
Deadline: February-March annually
Learn moreCommunity college transfer route
Georgia Tech accepts 900+ transfers annually with 35% acceptance rate. Complete biology prerequisites and calculus at community college, maintain 3.7+ GPA, then transfer as junior. RETP (Regents Engineering Transfer Program) guarantees admission with 3.3+ GPA for participating Georgia community colleges.
Feeder community colleges:
Cost savings: Two years community college ($3,800/year tuition) + two years Georgia Tech ($32,876/year) = $73,352 total vs. $131,504 for four years Georgia Tech — saves $58,152
Transfer success rate: 85% of Georgia Tech transfers graduate within 3 years of transfer; biology transfers particularly successful
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