Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech): what international applicants need

What are Georgia Institute of Technology's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Georgia Institute of Technology has 3 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Action on October 15, 2026, Early Action II on November 2, 2026, and Regular Decision on January 6, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Georgia Institute of Technology's acceptance rate?

14.1% for students who started in fall 2024: Georgia Institute of Technology admitted 8,413 of its 59,789 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Georgia Institute of Technology require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

Yes. Georgia Institute of Technology requires SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants for 2026–27.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (October 15, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is September 12, 2026: scores on September 25, 2026, registration by August 28, 2026 (late registration September 1, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (January 6, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for Georgia Institute of Technology?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 690–790 in Math and 680–750 in Reading and Writing (77% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 30–34.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Georgia Institute of Technology's application fee for international students?

Georgia Institute of Technology's application fee is $85 for international applicants: $10 more than the $75 US applicants pay.

Does Georgia Institute of Technology accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

No. Georgia Institute of Technology accepts the Common App fee waiver from US students only.

• If the fee is a real obstacle, write to the admissions office: some universities grant waivers on request.

Which English tests does Georgia Institute of Technology accept?

Georgia Institute of Technology doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• The University System of Georgia requires every international applicant to show English proficiency through one of its approved methods. Georgia Tech welcomes the Duolingo English Test and InitialView or Vericant interviews as extra material, but they don't satisfy that requirement. Source · checked September 25, 2026
• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Georgia Institute of Technology require?

Georgia Institute of Technology doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• It also asks for a mid-year report with your first-semester senior grades.
• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Georgia Institute of Technology require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. Georgia Institute of Technology requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

How many international students does Georgia Institute of Technology have?

1,628 of Georgia Institute of Technology's 20,591 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 7.9%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Georgia Institute of Technology cost for international students?

Georgia Institute of Technology is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $34,484 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $12,058). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $13,608. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $52,092 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source