California Institute of Technology

California Institute of Technology is extremely difficult to get into. Around 3% of applicants get into California Institute of Technology each year. In 2023, just 448 out of the 16,626 students who applied were accepted.

If you are thinking about applying to California Institute of Technology, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 1/3 and the fee for the application is $75.

Students who apply to California Institute of Technology for fall semester should anticipate a decision by March 15.

California Institute of Technology Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of California Institute of Technology's admissions stats.

California Institute of Technology 2023	Admissions Statistics
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	96%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Waitlist	Yes

California Institute of Technology Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for California Institute of Technology.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 1	December 15
Regular Decision	Yes	1 3	March 15

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Considering Applying Early to California Institute of Technology?

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California Institute of Technology does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 1. California Institute of Technology will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 15.

Some students apply early to college because they believe it will increase their chances of acceptance. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of acceptance, since it demonstrates your interest in a school.

➡️ Find a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on California Institute of Technology Admissions

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Transferring to California Institute of Technology

It is extremely difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to California Institute of Technology

In 2022, California Institute of Technology waitlisted 195 students and 167 accepted a place on the waitlist. Of those, 13 eventually received an admissions offer.

What Does California Institute of Technology Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at California Institute of Technology

What does California Institute of Technology consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Character/Personal Qualities	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Class Rank	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Academic GPA	Important
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with California Institute of Technology for more information on admission factors.

California Institute of Technology Application Requirements

To apply to California Institute of Technology, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with California Institute of Technology's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	2	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into California Institute of Technology?

California Institute of Technology has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.

Out of all students that were admitted, 26% submitted a class rank. At California Institute of Technology 96% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 100% were in the top 25%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At California Institute of Technology, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	–
3.75 and 3.99	–
3.50 and 3.74	–
3.25 and 3.49	–
3.00 and 3.24	–
2.50 and 2.9	–
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to California Institute of Technology directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

California Institute of Technology does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to California Institute of Technology

For transfer students, it is extremely difficult to get admitted to California Institute of Technology.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is February 15. Applicants should hear back by May 1.

Transfer students can enroll in California Institute of Technology during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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California Institute of Technology Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to California Institute of Technology?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to California Institute of Technology.

Does California Institute of Technology accept transfer credits?

✅ California Institute of Technology accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Do I have to submit test scores to California Institute of Technology?

✅ California Institute of Technology is not test optional.

What is California Institute of Technology's acceptance rate?

✅ California Institute of Technology has an acceptance rate of 3%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at California Institute of Technology?

❌ California Institute of Technology does not offer early decision.

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