Overview
Student Population
| Location | Pasadena, California |
| Online | caltech.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| 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 8,007 prospective students applied, and 536 were granted admission. Of those admitted 225 enrolled in the school. 2,240 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 0 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $54,570 plus fees of $2,292. Caltech is ranked 7 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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Caltech is rated within the top 2% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for California Institute of Technology within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#7 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Colleges in California
#2 in Best Private Colleges in California
#20 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Value Colleges in California
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1530/1580 |
| ACT | 35/36 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.97 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Extreme |
| Application Fee | $75 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,428 |
| Other Fees | $2,292 |
| Room and Board | $17,337 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,091 |
| Total One Year Cost | $77,718 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 41% |
| Physical Sciences | 25% |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 11% |
| Mathematics | 11% |
| Biology | 8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110404 IPEDS survey data for California Institute of Technology.
Current students may use the California Institute of Technology GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.