Georgia Tech is a far more selective school than many people presently comprehend. They now reject more than 4 in 5 over those who apply and are particularly tough on out-of-state and international applicants. The encouraging news for aspiring Yellow Jackets is that transferring to this STEM powerhouse is much easier than getting accepted as a freshman. In fact, acceptance rates for transfers are often double the freshman figure. This blog will share the Georgia Tech transfer acceptance rate as well as other essential pieces of information like the Georgia Tech transfer deadline, the requirements/checklist for applicants, the Georgia Tech transfer decision date and much more.

Georgia Tech Transfer Acceptance Rate

Below we present the most current available Georgia Tech transfer acceptance rate as well as historical data.

In the fall of 2021, there were 2,601 transfer applicants and 1,059 individuals were accepted. This means that the Georgia Tech transfer acceptance rate is 41%. If we break this down by gender, the acceptance rates are as follows:

  • Male transfer applicants: 39%
  • Female transfer applicants: 44%

The previous year, Georgia Tech had a better acceptance rate for in-state applicants than for non-residents. The breakdown was:

  • In-State Applicants: 51%
  • Non-Georgia Applicants: 31%

When trying to get the complete picture on how difficult it is to transfer into a given school, it is important to also look at historical data. Many schools have wild fluctuations in transfer acceptance rate from year to year. As you can see, the Georgia Tech transfer acceptance rate has been consistently between 32% and 41% for the last five years.

Historical transfer rates are as follows:

Year Acceptance Rate
2020 41%
2019 32%
2018 36%
2017 39%

Georgia Tech Transfer Deadline

The university offers a fall, spring, and summer transfer option. The Georgia Tech transfer deadline for fall applicants is March 1. Spring applicants apply by September 16 and the summer semester deadline is January 15.

Georgia Tech Transfer Requirements

The Georgia Tech transfer requirements are as follows:

  • Georgia Tech has its own Application Portal
  • Final high school transcripts (noting graduation)
  • Official college transcripts

Students who have the best chance to gain admission to Georgia Tech have done the following:

  • Are in the process of completing at least 30 semester credit hours.
  • Have completed their major’s stated Course Requirements.
  • Earned exceptional grades in their first year at a community college or 4-year university.
  • Possess a strong high school record as well.
  • Have strong SAT/ACT and AP/IB results.
  • Many students have completed a Transfer Pathway Program.

Georgia Tech Transfer GPA

The minimum GPA is between 3.0 and 3.3, depending on your program. However, the average GPA for an admitted student is 3.8. As such, we recommend aiming for as close-to-perfect as you can possibly achieve. While a 3.8 puts you on pretty solid footing as a Georgia resident, non-residents will benefit from being closer to a 4.0.

Georgia Tech Transfer Writing Supplement

Two essays of 300 words each (max) are required as part of the transfer application. The purpose of the essays is to assess your writing ability and, more importantly, to learn more about you as an individual. This portion of the application helps us get to know you, assess mutual fit and better understand what you could contribute to Georgia Tech.

Required Essay

  • Why do you want to study your chosen major at Georgia Tech, and what opportunities at Georgia Tech will prepare you in that field after graduation?

Choose one from the following:

  • Describe a time when you were able to lead and inspire by example to solve a problem or project. What was the outcome?
  • Georgia Tech is a diverse campus community that seeks to educate and engage students with a wide variety of backgrounds, interests, perspectives, and talents. How do you see yourself contributing to the diversity at our institution?
  • Georgia Tech is committed to developing leaders to improve the global human condition. Tell us how you have made a meaningful contribution or transformative change in your community.
  • Describe a challenge, setback, or failure you have faced and overcome. What did you learn from this experience?

Georgia Tech Transfer Decision Date?

Georgia Tech transfer decisions are made in Mid-May for those joining the university in the fall. Spring hopefuls are notified in November; the summer date is March.

Final Thoughts – Georgia Tech University Transfer Acceptance Rate

In one recent cycle, there were students accepted from 76 community colleges, 284 total institutions, and 35 Georgia counties. Many students come from Pathway Programs such as the Atlanta Public Schools Pathway Program, the Conditional Transfer Pathway Program, or the First-Generation Pathway Program.

If you are looking for information on how to apply to Georgia Tech as a first year student, you may find the following blogs to be of interest:

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Dave has over a decade of professional experience that includes work as a teacher, high school administrator, college professor, and independent educational consultant. He is a co-author of the books The Enlightened College Applicant (Rowman & Littlefield, 2016) and Colleges Worth Your Money (Rowman & Littlefield, 2020).