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GEORGIA INSTITUTE of TECHNOLOGY

BASIC INFORMATION:

BRIEF HISTORY:

Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Motto: “Progress and Service”
Established: 1885
Type: Public Research University
Total Enrollment: Over 40,000 students
Student-Faculty Ratio: 19:1
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
https://www.gatech.edu/campus-life/visit

Founded in 1885, Georgia Tech started as a trade school to promote industrial development in the southern United States.
In 1961, Georgia Tech became one of the first universities in the U.S. South to integrate without a court order.
Today, Georgia Tech is widely recognized for its outstanding engineering, technology, and computer science programs, making it one of the premier institutions for STEM education worldwide.

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS AND MINORS:

Top Schools/Colleges:

College of Engineering
Scheller College of Business
College of Computing
Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts
College of Design
College of Sciences

Popular Undergraduate Majors:

Aerospace Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering
Business Administration

Popular Minors:

Robotics
Cyber Security
Data Science
Sustainable Systems
For a full list of Georgia Tech’s academic offerings, visit Georgia Tech Academics.

ALUMNI:

Total Alumni: Over 161,000

CAMPUS INFO:

SOME FAMOUS ALUMNI:

Jimmy Carter – U.S. President
Sundar Pichai – CEO of Google
Mike Duke – Former CEO of Walmart
Chris Klaus – Founder of Internet Security Systems

Located in Midtown Atlanta, the campus spans 400 acres and is filled with modern facilities and state-of-the-art research labs.
Home to iconic structures like the Robby Stadium and the Marcus Nanotechnology Building.
Offers over 500+ student organizations and extracurricular options.
Notable traditions include rides in the Rambling Wreck, the school’s beloved vintage car.
Take a look at the interactive Georgia Tech Map.

REQUIREMENTS:

Georgia Tech attracts top-tier students from around the world and maintains competitive admissions standards.

Application Requirements:

Online application via Common App, Coalition App, or Georgia Tech Application Portal
High school transcripts
Letters of recommendation: Optional
SAT/ACT scores: Optional but recommended for STEM-oriented programs.
Personal essays

Admissions Details:

Average GPA: 3.8+ unweighted
Acceptance Rate: 17-21% (competitive)
Priority is given to students with exceptional STEM and research backgrounds.
For complete application details, visit Georgia Tech Admissions.

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