Georgia Tech sends 8,700 admission offers after record number of applications for 2026 first-year class

A pedestrian walks through the Georgia Tech campus as the downtown skyline stands in the background Friday, March 11, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Georgia Tech has sent admission offers to more than 8,700 students for the 2026 first-year class after a record-breaking number of applications.

The school announced on Friday that it received a record 67,985 applications, with admission rates of 28% for Georgia residents and 9% for out-of-state residents.

“We saw immense academic talent and a deep dedication to community across applications this year,” said Mary Tipton Woolley, executive director of Undergraduate Admission, in a Friday press release. “I’m proud of the work we’ve done to recruit students aligned with Tech’s commitment to progress and service.”