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Caltech

Caltech is a small, private institution located in Pasadena, ca. Founded in 1891, Caltech offers undergraduate degrees in 79 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Private
Division 3
987 undergraduates
$63,255 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Caltech? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 2.6%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee $75
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Key deadlines

January
03
113 days away Application deadline date

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November
01
50 days away Early Action date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Caltech is known for one of its top majors: Computer Science. Their student-faculty ratio is 3:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
3 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Computer Science and Information Technology
Engineering and Technology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Health and Medical Professions
Other
Business and Management

Popular majors

Computer Science
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Physics
Chemistry
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Mathematics

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $63,255
Additional expenses
Room & board $19,503
Books & supplies $1,428
Other expenses $2,700
Cost of attendance* $86,886
Average financial aid package $73,011
Estimated cost $13,875 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $63,255
Additional expenses
Room & board $19,503
Books & supplies $1,428
Other expenses $2,700
Cost of attendance* $86,886
Average financial aid package $73,011
Estimated cost $13,875 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Caltech has a total undergraduate enrollment of 987, with gender binary students split 55% male and 45% female.

Total enrollment

2,430

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
23%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
11%
Asian %
23%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
6%
Unknown %
34%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Caltech, students love their Instrument Music Groups, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

1200 E California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91125
6263956811
www.caltech.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Instrument music groups

Theatre and performing arts

Alpine club

Dance clubs

Entrepreneurship club

clubs
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Caltech to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Caltech?

Caltech is located in Pasadena, ca.

What is the acceptance rate at Caltech? 

The acceptance rate for Caltech is 3%.

What’s the average GPA for Caltech?

The average high school GPA for Caltech students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Caltech?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Caltech including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $347,544.

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