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California Institute of Technology
Pasadena,
CA
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate3%
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About Caltech
California Institute of Technology is a private, nonprofit institution in the suburb of Pasadena, California. Caltech was founded in 1891. The college enrolls around 2,401 students a year, including 984 undergraduates.
Caltech Acceptance Rate
It is extremely difficult to get into Caltech. Around 3% of applicants get into Caltech each year. Out of 16,626 applications received in 2022, 448 students were offered admission.
| California Institute of Technology Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 3% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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Caltech Campus Tours
California Institute of Technology is located in the town of Pasadena, California, in the suburbs of Los Angeles.
If you are interested in seeing Caltech for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 210 to Pasadena, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Burbank Bob Hope.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what California Institute of Technology and Pasadena are like without leaving home.
College Info
Caltech Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 3
Transfer Applications are Due
Feb 15
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Caltech is Jan 3.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Caltech is Feb 15.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
California Institute of Technology is a member of the Coalition for College.
More than an application, the Coalition provides free tools and resources to help students through the college admissions process, beginning as early as 9th grade.
Caltech SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
Not available
Math SAT Range
Not available
Reading SAT Range
Not available
Caltech Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$82,758
In State$82,758
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$60,816
$60,816
Fees
$2,439
$2,439
Housing
$19,503
$19,503
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Caltech is like? There are approximately 2,401 students enrolled at Caltech, including 984 undergraduate students and 1,417 graduate students. 100% percent of students attend school full-time, 36% percent are from CA and 64% percent of students are from other states.
100%
Full TimeUnknown
Part Time36%
In State64%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
2,401
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
3%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 3
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