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Georgia Institute of Technology is a top public research school in Atlanta known for its strong focus on engineering, technology, and hands‑on learning, along with a tight‑knit, driven campus culture. Students often rave about the collaborative but fast‑paced academics, the energy around startup and innovation scenes, and the easy access to internships and tech jobs in the city

State

Georgia

Student Population

36,000

Acceptance Rate

16–18%

GPA Range

3.8–4.0

SAT Range

1450–1540

Common Majors

computer science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, industrial engineering

“Buzz around the Ramblin’ Wreck and the nights spent coding or studying in the library, how the campus feels like a permanent work‑in‑progress, that the workload can be relentless and hard to slow down from, and that the pressure somehow still makes you feel like you’re surrounded by people who are in it just as deep as you.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

In-state: $12,058; Out-of-state: $34,484

Conference

Atlantic Coast Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

70.05

Avg Women's Scores

N/A

Men's Team Notes

Yellow Jackets posted elite 280.20 team average (-5.80 vs par) across 32 rounds in 11 tournaments, ranking No. 3 nationally. Led par-3 scoring with consistent sub-280 totals; multiple top finishes showcased depth and low-amateur contention through ACC/NCAA push.

Women's Team Notes

N/A

Coaches

Men's Coach

Bruce Heppler

Women's Coach

N/A

Men's Email

bheppler@athletics.gatech.edu

Women's Email

N/A

Men's Coach Bio

Bruce Heppler is Georgia Tech men’s head golf coach, a long‑time figure in college golf who has led the Yellow Jackets to multiple ACC championships and consistent NCAA‑Championship contention. Hired in 1995, he has guided Tech to 13 conference titles and dozens of top‑25 national rankings, building a program known for strong team scoring and tournament‑level discipline. Heppler is praised for his player development and ability to keep Georgia Tech among the ACC’s top programs.

Women's Coach Bio

N/A

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