Georgia Institute of Technology: Review & Facts

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Georgia Institute of Technology is a large four-year, public school with 39,775 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1885 and is one of the 32 colleges and schools located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
68
Fair
At Georgia Institute of Technology you can get your bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Georgia Institute of Technology follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 68 majors. The most popular concentrations are Engineering, Computer Science, Management, Business, and Biology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings against other colleges and schools.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
97%
Good
Georgia Institute of Technology student retention rate is excellent at 97% (well above Georgia average). Considering this statistic, apparently students definitely love their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Georgia Institute of Technology is very good: 89%.

Student to faculty ratio at Georgia Institute of Technology is reasonably decent -- 19:1. Read more details regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$34,000
High
Average tuition charges are extremely high - about $31,400 annually. The additional fees at Georgia Institute of Technology (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $2,600, which totals $34,000 annually.

Read the details about Georgia Institute of Technology additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
21%
Hard
As reported in recent government data, 40,852 applications were submitted and 8,719 were accepted, so it is quite challenging to enroll at this school.

The college will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Georgia Institute of Technology in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,900
Medium
Georgia Institute of Technology provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Georgia Institute of Technology, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Georgia Institute of Technology offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 8,800 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable: approximately $6,900 annually.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Georgia Institute of Technology. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Georgia Institute of Technology appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Georgia Institute of Technology Location and Maps



Post Address: Georgia Institute of Technology, 225 North Ave, Atlanta, Georgia 30332-0530, USA
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