California Institute of Technology Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
Total
Men
Women
Acceptance Rate
8%
5%
16%
Applicants
7,339
5,381
1,958
Admissions
568
262
306
Enrolled undergraduates
235
127
108
Enrolled total (including graduate students)
2,238
1,423
815
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Admission requirements
Application fee for undergraduates - $75.
Application fee for graduates - $100.
Secondary school GPA
Recommended
Secondary school rank
Recommended
Secondary school record
Required
Completion of the college-preparatory program
Required
Recommendations
Required
Formal demonstration of competencies
Neither required nor recommended
Admission test scores
Required
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Neither required nor recommended
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Required
Typical SAT scores
Number of students submitting SAT scores
152
Percent of students submitting SAT scores
65%
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
770
Math
790
Typical ACT scores
Number of students submitting ACT scores
131
Percent of students submitting ACT scores
56%
ACT Composite
34
ACT English
35
ACT Math
35
California Institute of Technology Tuition
Total cost for students living
In-state
Out-of-state
On-campus
$68,901
$68,901
Off-campus
$68,772
$68,772
The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, on-campus room and board payment of $14,796 and other expenses per full academic year.
California Institute of Technology provides on-campus housing with total dormitory capacity of 891 students.
Average Tuition and fees for academic year programs
In-state
Out-of-state
Tuition for Full-time undergraduates
$48,111
$48,111
Fees for full-time undergraduates
$1,797
$1,797
Tuition for Full-time graduates
$48,111
$48,111
Fees for full-time graduates
$1,674
$1,674
Per credit hour charge for part-time graduates
$446
$446
Programs and Degrees
Programs
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctoral
Total
Engineering
91
86
66
243
Physical Sciences
51
24
71
146
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
67
2
2
71
Mathematics and Statistics
28
2
15
45
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
12
4
21
37
Social Sciences
4
4
8
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
4
4
Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies
1
1
English Language and Literature & Letters
1
1
Philosophy and Religious Studies
History
Grand Total
254
122
180
556
A total of 254 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at California Institute of Technology.
At the master's and doctor's level 302 degrees were conferred in the graduate programs.
Total
Men
Women
Graduation rate
89%
88%
92%
Full-time retention rate - 98%
General info
Alternative names
Caltech
Founded
1891
Motto
The Truth Shall Make You Free. (John 8:32)
Religious affiliation
Not applicable
Mission Statement
The mission of the California Institute of Technology is to expand human knowledge and benefit society through research integrated with education. We investigate the most challenging, fundamental problems in science and technology in a singularly collegial, interdisciplinary atmosphere, while educating outstanding students to become creative members of society.
Colors
orange, white
Academic Calendar
Quarter
Total FTE staff
3,175
Instructional FTE
349
Research FTE
703
Sector of institution
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Control of institution
Private not-for-profit
Carnegie Classification
Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity
Location and Contacts
Official Website
caltech.edu
Address
1200 E California Blvd Pasadena, California, 91125 United States
Urbanization level
City: Midsize
City population
50,000 - 250,000
Phone
6263956811
Fax
+1 (626) 795 1547
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