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Georgia Institute of Technology

Georgia Institute of Technology

LocationAtlanta

Acceptance rate43.7% acceptance rateResults count8,096 results

About

Georgia Institute of Technology, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is a prestigious public research university known for its strong emphasis on science, engineering, and technology. It is home to renowned schools such as the College of Engineering, the Scheller College of Business, and the College of Computing, all of which are celebrated for their innovative programs and research initiatives. Georgia Tech's commitment to hands-on learning and its close partnerships with industry leaders enhance its reputation as a hub for technological innovation and academic excellence.

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Decision Breakdown

Accepted
3,537
52.6% of decisions
Rejected
2,381
35.4% of decisions
Interview
356
5.3% of decisions
Wait Listed
449
6.7% of decisions

Average Scores

Avg UGPA
3.82
Avg GRE Quant
227
Avg GRE Verbal
203
Avg GRE Writing
4.5

Year-over-Year Comparison

by calendar year
Decision20252024
Accepted182 (60.3%)152 (51.7%)
Rejected86 (28.5%)78 (26.5%)
Interview24 (7.9%)32 (10.9%)
Wait Listed10 (3.3%)32 (10.9%)

Popular Programs

  • 1
    Computer Science1488 results
  • 2
    Electrical And Computer Engineering421 results
  • 3
    Mechanical Engineering330 results
  • 4
    Aerospace Engineering252 results
  • 5
    Physics239 results

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SchoolProgramAdded OnDecision
Georgia Institute of Technology
Computer SciencePhD
May 29, 2026
Rejected on May 29
Total comments
Rejected on May 29
Fall 2026
American
GPA 3.90
Georgia Institute of Technology
RoboticsMasters
May 20, 2026
Rejected on May 20
Total comments
Rejected on May 20
Fall 2026
American
GPA 3.60

ME home school and 2 years of work experience along with 3 published papers as an undergrad

Georgia Institute of Technology
Business AdministrationPhD
May 05, 2026
Rejected on May 01
Total comments
Rejected on May 01
Fall 2026
American
Georgia Institute of Technology
Electrical And Computer EngineeringPhD
May 04, 2026
Rejected on May 04
Total comments
Rejected on May 04
Fall 2026
American
GPA 3.79

No interview, no email either, just checked portal. Thank you for your interest in Georgia Tech and for giving us the opportunity to consider your application to the Electrical & Computer Engineering Ph.D. program for the Fall 2026 semester at the Atlanta campus. Your application and supporting materials have been carefully reviewed by the graduate program admissions committee. In evaluating applicants, we consider a combination of factors, including academic degrees and records, essay prompts, letters of recommendation, test scores (if applicable), and relevant work experience. We also consider the alignment of your goals with the graduate program and our academic unit's faculty, as well as the number of openings for the incoming class. We received a large number of highly qualified applicants for the Fall 2026 term. After careful review, we regret to inform you that we are unable to offer you admission at this time. We understand this decision is not what you had hoped for, but we wish you much success as you pursue your academic and professional goals.

Georgia Institute of Technology
Computer SciencePhD
Apr 30, 2026
Rejected on Apr 29
Total comments
Rejected on Apr 29
Fall 2026
International
Georgia Institute of Technology
Aerospace EngineeringMasters
Apr 29, 2026
Rejected on Apr 29
Total comments
Rejected on Apr 29
Fall 2026
International

bummer :(

Georgia Institute of Technology
RoboticsMasters
Apr 29, 2026
Accepted on Apr 01
Total comments
Accepted on Apr 01
Fall 2026
International

Home Dept: IC

Georgia Institute of Technology
Electrical And Computer EngineeringMasters
Apr 27, 2026
Rejected on Apr 17
Total comments
Rejected on Apr 17
Fall 2026
American
GPA 3.92

I was really shocked I didn't get in

Georgia Institute of Technology
Electrical And Computer EngineeringMasters
Apr 24, 2026
Rejected on Apr 24
Total comments
Rejected on Apr 24
Fall 2026
International
GPA 3.70

Had 3 years of related experience from a top mnc and 2 research projects but no publications

Georgia Institute of Technology
Electrical EngineeringMasters
Apr 21, 2026
Rejected on Apr 20
Total comments
Rejected on Apr 20
Fall 2026
American
GPA 3.61