California Institute of Technology
private · Founded 1891 · Los Angeles, CA
Acceptance Rate
3.10%
Enrollment
2,463
Tuition & Fees
$65,694
Graduation Rate
93.00%
Retention Rate
98.00%
Caltech Report Card
Letter grades compare this school against national university benchmarks.
Academics
Selectivity, test scores, retention, and faculty access.
Value
Cost, aid, grants, and post-graduation earnings.
Diversity
Economic access, geographic mix, and gender balance.
Location
Safety, walkability, transit, and student nightlife.
Campus
Housing capacity, student body scale, and campus setting.
Outcomes
Graduation, retention, employment, and earnings.
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Can You Get Into Caltech?
Caltech admitted just 412 of 13,107 applicants — a 3.10% acceptance rate
Admissions Snapshot
92% below state avg
127% above state avg
Coming to Caltech from out of state?
70% of freshmen aren't from California. If you're moving for Caltech, start your housing search early — only 100.00% of students can live on campus.
Browse Housing Near CaltechWhat Will Caltech Cost You?
Most students don't pay sticker price — 61.00% receive financial aid
Sticker Price
1% below national avg
Financial Aid & Grants
Your estimated net price
On-Campus vs. Off-Campus Housing Cost
Caltech's on-campus room and board adds up to $19,503 per year ($1,625/month). Many students find that off-campus apartments offer more space, kitchen access, and flexibility — often at a lower monthly cost.
| On-Campus | Off-Campus (avg) | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Housing | $11,247 | Varies |
| Monthly Equivalent | $937/mo | See listings |
| Meal Plan | $8,256 (required) | Flexible |
| Availability | 1,575 beds only | Hundreds of options |
What Can You Study at Caltech?
Most Popular Undergraduate Majors
Computer Science.
67 graduates · 40.3% women
Mechanical Engineering.
36 graduates · 50% women
Physics, General.
26 graduates · 42.31% women
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
18 graduates · 83.33% women
Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
16 graduates · 56.25% women
Computational Mathematics.
14 graduates · 42.86% women
Mathematics, General.
11 graduates · 9.09% women
Neuroscience.
9 graduates · 77.78% women
Chemical Engineering.
7 graduates · 28.57% women
Chemistry, General.
7 graduates · 57.14% women
Your major at this school
Grad students need housing too
With 1,440 graduate students and only 1,575 total dorm beds, most grad students live off campus.
See Apartments Popular with Grad StudentsWhat's It Like at Caltech?
Los Angeles, CA — city
Student Body
Where Freshmen Come From
From your state to this school
Student Demographics
Caltech Photos
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Neighborhoods near Caltech
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How Does Caltech Compare?
Institutional resources and student-faculty ratios
Student-Faculty Ratio
3:1
Peer Institutions
Schools that Caltech reports as peers for academic and admissions benchmarking.
Will You Succeed at Caltech?
98.00% of freshmen return for sophomore year — 93.00% graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rates
8% above state avg
15% above state avg
6-Year Graduation by Group
Caltech Reviews
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Find Apartments Near Caltech
With 2,463 students and only 1,575 dorm beds, 0% of Caltech students live off campus.
1,023
Undergraduates
1,440
Graduate Students
Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics. University Apartments is not affiliated with California Institute of Technology.