Georgia Tech Acceptance Rate: Class of 2029

The Georgia Institute of Technology, located in Atlanta, has been hailed in recent years as both a “New Ivy” and a “Public Ivy.” A growing number of students are heading to Southern colleges, contributing to a surge in applications at schools like Georgia Tech, which received nearly 67,000 applications to the Class of 2029, a 12% increase over last year and its highest on record.

GEORGIA TECH ACCEPTANCE RATE

Georgia Tech’s Fall 2025 admit rate was 12.7% overall; Georgia residents enjoyed a higher acceptance rate of 30% compared to 9% for nonresidents. Both acceptance rates decreased compared to the Class of 2028, from 33% and 10% respectively, with an overall rate of 13.8%.

Of the admitted students, 12% are first-generation and 44% intend to study engineering.

Georgia Tech boasts one of the oldest and largest co-op programs in the U.S., dating back to 1912. Over a third of Georgia Tech students receive a co-op designation on their transcripts, which requires performing three work terms with a single employer, alternating these experiences with academic semesters or a summer term of study.

TTA TOP TIP: Show, don’t just tell, your passion for problem-solving. Georgia Tech values students who think analytically and creatively about real-world challenges. Instead of just stating your interest in STEM or innovation, highlight specific projects, research, or initiatives where you took action — especially those with a community impact. This demonstrates the kind of initiative and practical thinking that aligns with Georgia Tech’s mission of “creating the next.”

At Top Tier Admissions, we are committed to making the college admissions process more transparent. Easy access to clear data helps families understand trends in college admissions to make more informed decisions. This year we’re once again collecting acceptance rate data at selective schools and providing insight and analysis of our own.

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Creative Content Coordinator at Top Tier Admissions

Siena is a Pomona College graduate and award-winning student journalist with a passion for impactful communication and global education. After guiding prospective students as a tour guide at Pomona and spearheading sustainability initiatives across the Claremont Colleges, Siena honed her skills in social media strategy and event programming as an admissions office intern. Since graduating, she has worked with Top Tier Admissions, where she now serves as the Creative Content Coordinator. In this role, Siena manages social media strategies, creates engaging content, and supports webinars. Her work combines her love for communication, education, and creativity, all while contributing to the growth and engagement of the Top Tier Admissions community.

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