Georgia Tech Description
A leading research institution, Georgia Institute of Technology's main campus in Atlanta offers top-notch programs of study in medicine, dentistry, engineering and the sciences.
Georgia Tech’s large student body has over 30 undergraduate programs and over 70 graduate programs from which to choose. These include programs in Architecture, Computing, Engineering, and Business and Sciences. There are also preparatory programs for those who wish to pursue a law, dental, medical or veterinary degree.
Georgia Tech has additional campuses as far away as Ireland and Southeast Asia. There is also a distance education program which enables working adults to pursue an online degree regardless of their location.
Georgia Tech provides undergraduate students numerous opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research. An online database lists current research opportunities available to students. Students may receive credit or a salary for their research projects.
Georgia Tech Research Institute is a leading employment source for both students and graduates of Georgia Institute of Technology.
In addition, The Office of Career Services offers assistance with job searching and career planning. They also host networking events where GIT students may meet alumni.
On-campus housing options include dormitories and apartments for graduate students and families.
Financial aid is available for eligible students in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. There are also research fellowships that cover the cost of tuition and expenses and, in some cases, provide an additional stipend or salary.
Quick Facts
Location
Southeast
Setting
Large City Setting
Type
Public
Size
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Mascots
Yellow Jackets, RamblingWreck
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
In-State Tuition
$7,506
Out-of-State Tuition
$25,716
Selectivity
Highly Selective
Enrollment
20,291
Georgia Tech Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 12,973
- Freshman Class
- 2,640
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 20,291
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 63%
- Graduate
- 37%
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 99%
- Part-Time
- 1%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 60%
- Out-of-State
- 40%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 32%
- Men
- 68%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 7%
- Asian
- 17%
- Caucasian
- 69%
- Latino
- 5%
- Other
- 2%
Students State Origin
- Georgia
- 60%
- Florida
- 4%
- Texas
- 2%
- Tennessee
- 2%
- North Carolina
- 2%
- Other
- 30%
International Students
- International
- 18%
- Domestic
- 82%
