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The Georgia Institute of Technology, also known as Georgia Tech, is a public, coeducational research university in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 1885, Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus occupies a large part of Midtown Atlanta.
Georgia Tech offers a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate programs through its six academic divisions:
Georgia Tech has remained in the top ten public universities in the United States for the last ten years. U.S. News & World Report (2008) ranked Georgia Tech as the No. 7 public university, and 35th among all universities.
The sports teams of Georgia Tech are nicknamed Yellow Jackets and their official mascot is Buzz.
Students at the school often study engineering, computer science and engineering, and architecture and planning.
The admissions department at Georgia Tech does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 590 to 690 in 2007-2008. A quarter of students admitted in 2007-2008 scored 730 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, the school tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
Georgia Tech offers classes to 18,742 students (19,478 full-time equivalent). A very high share of students at the school are male.
Georgia Tech serves primarily full-time students. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Students sports include formal participation in Atlantic Coast Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus
225 North Ave
Atlanta, GA 30332-0530
General Phone: (404) 894-2000
http://www.gatech.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 2,447 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, aerospace engineering, civil engineering, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, materials engineering, ... |
| Business and Management | 569 | business management, financial management, managerial economics, business administration, logistics |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 473 | computer and info science, computer engineering, computer support |
| Science | 336 | biology, chemistry, physics, geological and earth sciences, science and society, bioinformatics, biochemistry |
| Architecture and Planning | 238 | architecture, architectural services, urban planning |
| Liberal Arts | 159 | international relations, interdisciplinary studies, history of science and technology, international studies |
| Therapy and Counseling | 61 | organizational psychology |
| Mathematics | 49 | applied mathematics, mathematics, applied mathematics courses, statistics |
| Family and Social Work | 41 | public policy analysis |
| Design | 35 | industrial design |
| Media | 32 | digital communications |
| Medicine | 18 | medical physics |
| Medical Administration | 11 | health care administration |
| Medical Support and Technology | 8 | orthotist/prosthetist |
| Music | 1 | various music studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Georgia Tech in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,582 | 33 |
| Master's degree | 1,429 | 41 |
| Doctor's degree | 467 | 26 |
In 2007-2008, Georgia Tech had a total enrollment of 18,742 students (19,478 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 68% |
| Women | 32% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 67% |
| Graduate | 33% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 13% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 18% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 92 % |
Georgia Tech offers campus housing for 9,546 of its 19,478 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Atlanta, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Georgia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 9,664 | 6,122 | 63% | 2,628 | 43% |
| Men | 6,522 | 4,188 | 64% | 1,774 | 42% |
| Women | 3,142 | 1,934 | 62% | 854 | 44% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 590 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 650 | 730 |
| SAT Writing | 580 | 670 |
| ACT Verbal | 25 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 27 | 32 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 31 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 96% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 42% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,040 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 25,182 |
| Room and board | $ 7,694 |
| Room charge | $ 4,526 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,168 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Georgia Tech participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 156900)
Georgia Tech has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 508 | 88 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 189 | 78 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 30 | 30 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 56 | $214,435 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 4 | $67,323 | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 4 | $119,408 | 13 | $56,510 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 69 | $192,341 | 18 | $62,918 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 291 | $129,751 | 39 | $122,230 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 182 | $93,060 | 52 | $88,859 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 170 | $82,912 | 73 | $76,521 |
| Instructor | academic year | 17 | $33,607 | 25 | $31,175 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 18 | $73,191 | 6 | $50,282 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 680 | $104,137 | 197 | $82,056 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Basketball | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Baseball | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Track | Atlantic Coast Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 227 | 108 | 335 |
| Football | 114 | 0 | 114 |
| Track | 24 | 26 | 50 |
| Basketball | 21 | 22 | 43 |
| Baseball | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| All Other Sports | 32 | 60 | 92 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
Architecture and Related Services, Other
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
Logistics and Materials Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Mechanics
Engineering, Other
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
Operations Research
Textile Sciences and Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Policy Analysis
LIBERAL ARTS
History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
International Relations and Affairs
International/Global Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Applied Mathematics, Other
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Orthotist/Prosthetist
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Physics
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Physics, General
Science, Technology and Society
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Georgia Tech Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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