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Georgia Tech

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

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Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

14% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Georgia Tech enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$12,760
Total Cost of Attendance	$28,167

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$7,666	$30,664
$30-48k	$7,209	$28,836
$48-75k	$10,818	$43,272
$75-110k	$15,088	$60,352
$110k+	$17,396	$69,584

Financial Aid & Student Debt at Georgia Tech

14.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

$21,672

Median Debt at Graduation

Is Georgia Tech Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$102,772

Median Earnings (10yr)

$21,672

Median Debt

4.7x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. Georgia Tech — 4.7x ratio is excellent — graduates earn well relative to their debt burden.

Georgia Tech True Cost by Family Income

14% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Georgia Tech enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$7,666	$30,664
$30-48k	$7,209	$28,836
$48-75k	$10,818	$43,272
$75-110k	$15,088	$60,352
$110k+	$17,396	$69,584

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$12,760
Total Cost of Attendance	$28,167

Financial Aid & Student Debt

14.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

Students from low-income families

$21,672

Median Debt at Graduation

Federal loans only

$89,432

Median Earnings (6yr)

6 years after enrollment

Georgia Tech Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does Georgia Tech actually cost per year?

Georgia Tech's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $28,167/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $11,635/yr, a 59% discount off sticker price.

Does Georgia Tech offer good financial aid?

14% of Georgia Tech students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including Georgia Tech also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if Georgia Tech requires it.

What income bracket pays the least at Georgia Tech?

Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $7,666/yr at Georgia Tech after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $17,396/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.

Is Georgia Tech worth the cost?

Georgia Tech graduates earn a median of $102,772 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $112,668 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.