Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech SAT and ACT Requirements
Georgia Tech requires SAT or ACT scores for the 2026-27 cycle. The middle 50% of enrolled first-year students scored 1370 to 1540 on the SAT and 30 to 34 on the ACT.
2026-27 policy
Required
SAT middle 50%
1370–1540
ACT middle 50%
30–34
Acceptance rate
14%
Georgia Tech SAT scores by section
| Section | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Reading and Writing | 680 | 750 |
| Math | 690 | 790 |
| Total | 1370 | 1540 |
| ACT Composite | 30 | 34 |
The total is the sum of the section percentiles, the standard way to estimate a middle 50% for the combined score.
Where your score puts you
- Below 1370: lower than three quarters of enrolled students. A retake has the most upside here.
- 1370 to 1540: in line with the class. The rest of your application decides it.
- Above 1540: higher than three quarters of enrolled students. Testing is no longer what holds the application back.
Keep these numbers
Frequently asked questions
Does Georgia Tech require the SAT or ACT?
Georgia Tech requires SAT or ACT scores for the 2026-27 cycle. "All first-year applicants must submit results from at least one SAT and/or ACT in order to be considered for admission." ACT Writing/SAT Essay not required.
What SAT score do you need for Georgia Tech?
The published range is not a cutoff. Among enrolled first-year students, a quarter scored below 1370, half scored between 1370 and 1540, and a quarter scored above 1540. A score at or above 1540 puts you ahead of most of the class on testing; a score below 1370 works against you.
What ACT score do you need for Georgia Tech?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 30 to 34 on the ACT. On the official conversion table that is an SAT 1370 to 1500.
Score ranges: College Scorecard API — U.S. Department of Education (api.data.gov) and Editorial overrides layer (overrides.json) — Common Data Set & institutional sources. They describe students who enrolled, not everyone admitted. Test policy: Georgia Tech admissions, verified for 2026-27.
