California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CaliforniaOverview
Student Population
2,233National Rank
#18| Location | Pasadena, California |
| Online | caltech.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Pasadena, California, California Institute of Technology is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 8,208 prospective students applied, and 543 were granted admission. Of those admitted 231 enrolled in the school. 2,233 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 0 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $50,487 plus fees of $1,875. Caltech is ranked 18 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Getting In
Admission Standards
Elite| SAT | 1530/1580 |
| ACT | 35/36 |
| GPA | 3.97 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 3, 2020 |
| Applicant Competition | Extreme |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
$50,487| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,323 |
| Other Fees | $1,875 |
| Room and Board | $15,525 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,874 |
| Total One Year Cost | $72,084 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
$85,800 per yearBachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
87% within 6 yearsPopular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 41% |
| Physical Sciences | 25% |
| Mathematics | 11% |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 11% |
| Biology | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110404 IPEDS survey data for California Institute of Technology.
