This report looks into the public cost of tuition at Georgia Institute of Technology (GT) and examines how fees can change depending on whether or not the student is considered a resident of Georgia, the level of degree they are enrolled in and the amount of financial aid awarded.

• As of the 2022/23 academic year, GT undergraduate tuition fees for Georgia residents total $10,258 annually.
• This amounts to an estimated $41,032 in tuition fees over the course of a 4-year degree.
• GT undergraduate tuition fees for non-residents total $31,370 annually.
• This amounts to an estimated $125,480 in tuition fees over the course of a 4-year degree.
• Undergraduate tuition fees for non-residents are more than three times as expensive than those for Georgia residents.
• However, the average financial aid awarded to GT undergraduate students is $11,108 which can contribute greatly to reducing fees.
• Graduate and professional course fees at Georgia Tech are not typically charged per semester.
• Graduate/professional in-state tuition ranges from $586 – $1,230 per credit hour.
• Graduate/professional out-of-state tuition ranges from $1,215 – $1,847 per credit hour.
• $54.22 million (2.52%) of GT’s operating expenses are spent on scholarships and fellowships.

Georgia Tech undergraduate course tuition fees

At Georgia Tech, tuition fees for both in-state and out-of-state undergraduate courses are typically charged to students per semester.

• As of the 2022/23 academic year, GT standard undergraduate tuition fees for Georgia residents total $10,258 annually, staying the same for 4 years.
• Undergraduate tuition fees for non-residents total $31,370 annually, also staying the same for 4 years.
• Undergraduate tuition fees have increased by 2.50% over the given 5-year period. 
• Mandatory student fees total $1,506 annually.
• Mandatory student fees have decreased by 37.67% over the given 5-year period.

Fee type	2018/19	2019/20	2020/21	2021/22	2022/23	Change
Tuition fee (Georgia resident)	$10,008	$10,258	$10,258	$10,258	$10,258	+2.50%
Tuition fee (Non-resident)	$30,604	$31,370	$31,370	$31,370	$31,370	+2.50%
Mandatory student fees	$2,416	$2,424	$2,594	$2,594	$1,506	-37.67%

A graph is given below to compare the cost of tuition for undergraduates at Georgia Tech:

Georgia Tech graduate and professional course tuition fees

At Georgia Tech, both in-state and out-of-state graduate and professional course tuition fees are typically charged per credit hour instead of per semester.

In-state graduate and professional tuition fees

• Standard Master’s and PhD: $586 per credit hour.
• Scheller College of Business: $733 – $1,230 per credit hour.
• College of Design: $705 – $814 per credit hour.
• College of Computing: $670 per credit hour.
• College of Engineering: $687 – $1,217 per credit hour.
• College of Sciences: $669 – $689 per credit hour.

Out-of-state graduate and professional tuition fees

• Standard Master’s and PhD: $1,215 per credit hour.
• Scheller College of Business: $1,548 – $1,698 per credit hour.
• College of Design: $1,333 – $1,654 per credit hour.
• College of Computing: $1,476 per credit hour.
• College of Engineering: $1,423 – $1,847 per credit hour.
• College of Sciences: $1,475 – $1,529 per credit hour.

Georgia Tech financial aid

• $54.22 million (2.52%) of GT’s operating expenses are spent on scholarships and fellowships.
• At GT, the average financial aid awarded to undergraduate students is $11,108.
• Latest figures show that 71% of GT undergraduate students receive some form of financial aid.
• 23% of GT undergraduate students receive Federal Student Loans.
• 13% of GT undergraduate students receive Pell Grants.

GT athletic funding

• As of the 2022/23 academic year, the annual giving goal for the Athletic Scholarship Fund is $2.75 million. 
• This was set up by The Alexander-Tharpe Fund, serving as the main fundraising arm for all GT athletic facilities, endowments and operations.
• Endowment distributions help attract talented athletes to become students at Georgia Tech by providing them with necessary resources.
• However, money raised through endowment distributions cover less than a third of the costs of annual sports scholarships.
• To supplement this, the Athletic Scholarship Fund is intended to provide financing for any remaining scholarship costs.
• In total, more than 1,700 donors contribute to student-athlete scholarships at GT through the Competitive Drive Initiative.

Georgia Tech tuition fees FAQ

Who can get in-state tuition at Georgia Tech?

• To qualify for in-state tuition at Georgia Tech, students must be able to demonstrate that either they themself, their parent(s), spouse or guardian(s) is a legal resident of Georgia.
• To demonstrate this, the student must be able to provide documentation in support of their status.

How much is tuition per semester for Georgia Tech?

• For undergraduate students, total tuition fees per semester are as follows:
  • In-state: $5,129
  • Out-of-state: $15,685
• For graduate students, tuition fees are typically charged per credit hour and will differ between courses.

When is tuition due at Georgia Tech?

• As of the 2023 spring term, tuition fees are due to be paid by January 17th.
• As of the 2023 fall term, tuition fees are due to be paid by August 28th.
• However, these payment deadline dates may change between different academic years.
• Penalties of $100 may apply to those that fail to pay by the relevant deadline.

How do students in Georgia Tech pay tuition?

• At Georgia Tech, students can pay for their tuition using a range of methods:
  • Checks and money orders
  • Credit card payments (fees apply)
  • Electronic checks
  • International payments (fees apply)
  • Domestic wire transfer (fees apply)