Georgia Institute of Technology

Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech)

• Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
• Type: Public Research University
• Founded: 1885
• Motto: "Progress and Service"

Rankings

• Top 10 U.S. Engineering Schools (U.S. News 2024)
• Top 5 for Computer Science and AI in the world

Key Features

• Academic Excellence: Aerospace Engineering (#1 in U.S.), Computer Science (#5 in the world), Biomedical Engineering, Business Analytics
• Research Powerhouse: Annual research budget $1+ billion; NASA, NSF, and DoD-funded projects
• Innovation & Entrepreneurship: Startup hub ranked #4; notable inventions: radar systems, contributions to CRISPR

Student Life

• Campus: Urban, 400-acre midtown Atlanta campus
• Student Body: 45,000+ (30% international)
• Traditions: "Ramblin' Wreck" spirit, Mini 500 scooter race

Career Outcomes

• Placement Rate: 98% within 6 months
• Top Employers: Amazon, Google, Boeing, NASA
• Average Starting Salary: $85,000 (Engineering: $92,000)

Admission (Highly Competitive)

• Acceptance Rate: 16% (2023)
• Requirements: SAT 1450-1550, ACT 33-35, GPA 3.9+
• Deadlines: Early Action Oct 15, Regular Jan 5

Global Recognition

• Partnerships with MIT, ETH Zurich
• Dual-degree programs in France, China