Demographics

Locally, regionally, nationally, and increasingly internationally (e.g., population, racial/ethnic mix, immigration status, education levels, etc.)

2025–2026 Common Data Set Now Available

The Office of Institutional Research & Planning has released the 2025–2026 Common Data Set (CDS). The CDS provides standardized, comprehensive information on Georgia Tech’s enrollment, admissions, academic offerings, student life, annual expenses, and financial aid. This resource supports transparency and helps external publishers, researchers, and campus partners access accurate and consistent data.

The new edition reflects the latest available information for the 2025–2026 reporting cycle.

Fall 2025 Quick Facts Infographic Published

IRP is pleased to share the Fall 2025 Quick Facts, a high-level overview of Georgia Tech’s enrollment, student profile, degrees awarded, faculty counts, and other key institutional metrics. Quick Facts provides an at-a-glance reference for commonly requested data and is widely used by leadership, communicators, and campus stakeholders.

This year’s edition features updated fall enrollment, demographic details, and completion data based on official census data.

2023-24 IPEDS Reports for Georgia Institute of Technology

IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) is a comprehensive survey system conducted annually by the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). It collects data from colleges, universities, and technical institutions participating in federal student financial aid programs. Researchers, policymakers, and education stakeholders rely on IPEDS data to understand the landscape of higher education and identify patterns and changes over time.

Colleges Scramble to Recruit Students as Enrollment Plunges

The Washington Post recently reported that enrollment at colleges nationwide "has shrunk more than five percent since 2019." However, the impact has been greater on regional colleges and universities that serve disadvantaged students. For example, institutions in the western region of Pennsylvania have been affected by stagnant population growth, the pandemic, and increasing wages that make working a more appealing option than studying.