Georgia Tech welcomed approximately 4,050 summer and fall first-year students, and 1,365 spring, summer, and fall transfer students to campus this year. The 5,415 new undergraduate students bring Tech’s total undergraduate population to over 20,000.
“Expanding access to a Georgia Tech education remains a top priority because we understand the transformative impact it can have on students and their communities,” said Mary Tipton Woolley, executive director of the Office of Undergraduate Admission. “Under the leadership of President Cabrera and our strategic plan, we’ve grown not only in size, but also in experiences, perspectives, and interests among our students. This strengthens the learning environment and advances our mission of Progress and Service.”
Enrolling first-year students hail from 115 Georgia counties, 49 states (plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico), and 86 countries outside of the United States. They represent 1,619 different high schools around the world.
Over 12% of first-year students identify as first-generation college students. Rural enrollment among Georgia students increased 66% from last year, with rural students making up 14% of this year’s class. This uptick stems from expanded rural outreach efforts across the state.
“We saw more applications from Georgia students this year than ever before, and we continue our commitment to serving those students,” said Woolley. “Georgia students are admitted at three times the rate of those from out of state, and it’s why our outreach and recruitment are centered right here at home.”
Undergraduate Admission received a record-high number of 66,912 first-year applications in the 2025 application cycle, a 12% increase from the previous year and a 64% increase from 2020. Including transfer, dual enrollment, and non-degree applications, Undergraduate Admission processed nearly 76,000 files in the 2025 admission cycle.
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Beyond first-year students, approximately 1,365 transfer students enrolled at Tech across the spring, summer, and fall terms. The transfer team received applications from 6,383 students, admitting 1,541 of those. Transfer students account for approximately 25% of the incoming class.
Undergraduate Admission now turns its focus to recruiting the next class of Tech students. The first-year application for 2026 is now available via the Common App. The Spring 2026 transfer application is available now through mid-September.
In the coming months, Undergraduate Admission will focus on traveling to meet students, school officials, and community members across Georgia. To learn more about Undergraduate Admission at Tech and the application process, visit the website. Review the class profiles below.