Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, Georgia · Founded 1885
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All first-year applicants must submit results from at least one SAT and/or ACT. Source: admission.gatech.edu (verified August 2026).
About
A public research university focused on technology and engineering, located in midtown Atlanta. Georgia Tech is known for a demanding, practice-oriented curriculum and strong ties to industry through co-op and internship programs.
History
Established in 1885 as the Georgia School of Technology to support the industrializing South, it has grown into the largest institution in the University System of Georgia by enrollment.
What stands out
- One of the largest cooperative education (co-op) programs in the country
- Campus embedded in Atlanta's technology and startup corridor
- Satellite campuses in Savannah, Georgia and Metz, France
- Strong engineering and computing research output
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Campus life
A green campus in the middle of a major city, with Division I athletics, a large Greek system, and easy access to Atlanta's job market, music and food scene.