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Overview: Georgia Tech (Georgia Institute of Technology)
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General Information
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City and State: Atlanta, GA
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Public or Private: Public
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Number of Students in Freshman Class: 2,630
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School Colors: White and Gold
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School Year Type (Semester, Trimester, Quarter, etc): Semester
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Graduation Rate: 77%
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Faculty to Student Ratio: 1 to 14
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Average Class Size: Approximately 15
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School URL: http://www.gatech.edu/
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School Calendar URL: http://www.gatech.edu/calendar/
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University President: Gary Schuster (Interim President)
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Total Tuition, Room, Meal Plan and Mandatory Fees: $35,376
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Main Phone: (404) 894 - 2584
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Urban, Rural, Suburban: Urban
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Notable Alumni: Richard Truly, Jeff Foxworthy (Comedian)
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Date Founded: 1885
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Notable Faculty: Mark Guzdial, Amy Bruckman
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School Address:
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA 30332
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African-American Percentage: 8%
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Asian/Pacific Islander Percentage: 18%
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American Indian Percentage: 0%
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Caucasian Percentage: 65%
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Hispanic Percentage: 5%
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Unreported Percentage: 4%
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CLIMATE
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Average Daily Temperature (Fahrenheit):
Month (High and Low)
Jan (56, 39)
Feb (60, 41)
Mar (65, 44)
Apr (73, 50)
May (80, 59)
Jun (87, 67)
Jul (89, 71)
Aug (88, 70)
Sep (82, 64)
Oct (73, 53)
Nov (63, 46)
Dec (58, 41)
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General Weather Description:
Atlanta has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers. Winters are mild with occasional chilly weather and very little snow. Spring and fall are pleasant with warm days and cool nights. Fall lasts until the start of December and spring arrives by the end of February.
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Average Annual Snowfall: 2 Inches
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FINANCIAL AID
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Endowment Size and Rank: $1.3 Billion
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Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 83%
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Average Financial Aid Award: $10,475
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Total Tuition, Room, Meal Plan and Mandatory Fees: $35,370
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GEOGRAPHY
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Nearest Large City: Atlanta, GA
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Distance to Nearest Large City in Miles: 2.7 Miles
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Distance to Nearest Large City in Driving Time: 6 Minutes
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Nearest Airport, Airport Code and Distance in Miles and Driving Time:
Hartsfield International Airport (ATL) 12.7 Miles and 18 Minutes
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Nearest Major Airport, Airport Code and Distance in Miles and Driving Time:
Hartsfield International Airport (ATL) 12.7 Miles and 18 Minutes
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Urban, rural, suburban: Urban
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STUDENT LIFE
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Is Greek Life Available? Yes
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Percentage of Students Participating in Greek Life: Male - 23% and Female - 31%
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Intramural Sports Participation Rate:
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Is a Car Allowed Freshman Year? Yes
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Is On-Campus Housing Available Freshman Year? Yes
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Is On-Campus Housing Required Freshman Year? No
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Graduation Rate: 77%
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Student Newspaper URL: http://www.nique.net/
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Male to Female Student Ratio: Male 68% to Female 32%
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International Student Percentage: 6%
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Student Percentage Attending Graduate School: %
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Minimum Drinking Age: 21
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WiFi Available On Campus? Yes
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SAFETY
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Federal Office of Crime Statistics URL:
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Student Safety Escort Available? No
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Campus “Blue Light” Security Phones Available? Yes
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Campus Security Cell Phone Alert? Yes
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Campus Security Email Alert? Yes
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Campus Security Contact: (404) 894 - 2500
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ACADEMICS
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Most Common Majors: Engineering, Business, Computer Science, Architecture
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ATHLETICS
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NCAA Division: Division 1
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School Colors: White and Gold
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Mascot: Yellowjackets
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Varsity Sports Participation Rate:
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Intramural Sports Participation Rate:
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League Affiliation: ACC
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Director of Athletics: Dan Radakovich
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Athletics Department Mailing Address:
Georgia Tech Athletics
150 Bobby Dodd Way NW
Atlanta, GA 30332
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Athletics Department Email Address: Athletic Director: drad@athletics.gatech.edu
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Athletics Department Phone: (404) 894 - 5400
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School Rivalry: University of Georgia
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ADMISSIONS
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Number of Students in Freshman Class: 2,630
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Total Number of Students Who Applied in Most Recent Year: 9,664
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Total Number of Students Accepted in Most Recent Year: 6,122
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Acceptance Rate: 63%
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SAT Range 25th - 75th Percentile: Verbal: 590 - 690; Math: 650 - 730
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Early Decision I Available? No
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Early Decision I Deadline: N/A
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Early Decision II Available? No
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Early Decision II Deadline: N/A
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Early Action Available: No
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Early Action Deadline: N/A
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Regular Admission Deadline: January 15th
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Early Decision Acceptance Rate: N/A
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Early Action Acceptance Rate: N/A
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Regular Admission Acceptance Rate: 63%
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Admissions Office Mailing Address:
Georgia Institute of Technology
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Atlanta, GA 30332
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Admissions Office Email Address: admission@gatech.edu
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Name of Director of Admissions: Rick Clark (Interim Director)
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Admissions Officers by Specialization:
David Bamburowski (TN [Nashville, Knoxville], SC [Greenville])
Rick Clark (NC, GA [Gwinnett County, N Dekalb County])
Amy Clines (GA [SE, Coastal], FL [Jacksonville])
Nancy Estes (SC [Columbia], GA [Augusta, Cobb County], FL [Panhandle], AL [Birmingham, Mobile], Names: Sm-Z)
Beatriz Hegidio (TX [Dallas, Houston], FL [southern], GA [northern])
Leslie Jackson (FL [Tampa], MD, VA, GA [Columbus], Names: D-H)
Keith Jordan (Names: I-M); Brandon Phillips (Names: A-C)
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Campus Tour URL: http://www.visits.gatech.edu/
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Admissions Office Phone: (404) 894 - 4154
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Standardized Test Requirements: SAT I
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Admissions Office URL: http://www.gatech.edu/admissions/
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Common Application Used? No
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Virtual Tour Available? Yes
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Virtual Tour URL: http://www.gatech.edu/vtour/
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