Georgia Tech

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Overview

Total Applicants: 59,789
Admitted: ~8,413 (14% acceptance rate)
Enrolled: 3,850 (46% yield)
EA1 (in-state): ~8,120 applicants, ~2,650 admitted (33% rate)
EA2 (out-of-state/international): ~36,196 applicants, ~2,950 admitted (8.1% rate)
Combined EA: 44,316 applicants, ~5,600 admitted (12.6%)
RD: ~11% acceptance rate
Testing: Required (SAT or ACT)
SAT Middle 50: 1370-1530 (ERW 680-750, Math 690-790)
ACT Middle 50: 30-34
Avg GPA: 4.14 weighted (estimated ~3.9 unweighted)
Top 10% of class: 87%
First-year retention: 98%
6-year graduation rate: 94%

Total undergrad enrollment: 20,592
White: 44.4%, Asian: 24.8%, International: 9.9%, Hispanic: 7.4%, Black: 7.2%, Multiracial: 4.5%
Women: 39.7%, Men: 60.3%

EA is non-binding, non-restrictive (students can apply EA elsewhere)
EA split into EA1 (GA residents only, ~33%) and EA2 (OOS/intl, ~8%) creates large in-state advantage
For simulation: use combined EA rate of 12.6% or model in-state/OOS separately
Strong STEM focus means applicant pool self-selects for high math scores
Very high yield (46%) for a public school, reflecting strong regional draw and HOPE/Zell Miller scholarships

EA1 vs EA2 is the key dynamic: EA1 (GA residents only) has ~33% acceptance rate; EA2 (OOS/international) has ~8% rate. This 4x in-state advantage is well-documented on College Confidential and admissions forums.
HOPE/Zell Miller scholarships drive GA residents to apply and enroll: free tuition for qualifying in-state students creates enormous yield advantage.
STEM self-selection: Because GT is overwhelmingly STEM-focused, the applicant pool is already highly quantitative. Forum posters note that "average" GT admits would be top students at most other schools.
Test scores matter: GT requires testing (unlike many peers), and the math SAT range (690-790) reflects the engineering-heavy population.

Students describe a rigorous, sometimes grueling academic environment — "you will be humbled" is a common refrain. Grade deflation is real, especially in engineering.
Campus culture is collaborative despite the difficulty — study groups and office hours are the norm, not the exception.
Social scene is more low-key than peer flagships; Greek life exists but doesn't dominate. Atlanta provides nightlife and internship opportunities.
Gender ratio (60% male) is frequently discussed; students note it affects social dynamics.
Mental health and workload stress are recurring concerns on student forums.

HOPE/Zell Miller scholarships make GT essentially free for qualifying GA residents, driving the very high in-state yield.
OOS financial aid is limited; OOS tuition (~$34K) plus limited merit aid makes GT expensive for non-residents.
Forum consensus: GT is an incredible value in-state but a tough sell on cost for OOS vs comparable private options.

Model EA1 (in-state, ~33%) and EA2 (OOS, ~8%) separately for accurate in-state/OOS dynamics.
Very high yield (46%) is driven primarily by GA residents using HOPE/Zell scholarships.
Applicant pool self-selects for STEM strength, so the 14% overall rate understates selectivity for non-STEM applicants.