ACCEPTANCE RATE
3.1%
More selective than 0% of listed universities.
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Private University
California Institute of Technology
The California Institute of Technology, located in Los Angeles, is a leading private nonprofit institution known for its rigorous academic programs and groundbreaking research.
3.1%ACCEPTANCE
$23,397AVG NET PRICE
93%GRAD RATE
2,463STUDENTS
University data profileIPEDS 2023
Los Angeles, CAcity
THE SIGNATURE
California Institute of Technology Report Card
Explore university facts, programs, and campus life at a glance.
Founded in 1891, the California Institute of Technology, commonly referred to as Caltech, is a prestigious private nonprofit university that offers a four-year curriculum. With a total enrollment of approximately 2,463 students, Caltech is recognized for its focus on science and engineering, emphasizing hands-on research and innovation.
Situated in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, students at Caltech benefit from a dynamic metropolitan environment while engaging in an academically rigorous atmosphere. The university fosters a strong sense of community, encouraging collaboration among peers and faculty. In addition to its rigorous academic programs, Caltech also offers students various extracurricular activities, including internship opportunities at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, giving them a chance to contribute to real-world scientific advancements.
AT A GLANCE
TypePrivateFour or more years
Founded1891
Settingcity124 acres
Calendarquarter
Religious affiliationNone reported
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GETTING IN
Admissions
Caltech is known for its highly selective admissions process, with an acceptance rate of just 3.1 percent. In 2023, the university received applications from 13,107 prospective students, making the admissions landscape competitive and challenging.
Source: IPEDS 2023
SAT RANGE (MID 50%)
SAT range is not reported.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Jan 3regular
Early Action Nov 1
Undergraduate application fee $75.
WHAT IT COSTS
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker price tells you little — net price after aid is what most families actually pay.
Source: IPEDS 2023
IN-STATE TUITION & FEES
$63,255/yr
Out-of-state: $63,255/yr.
Net price by income band
$0–$30,000
$30,001–$48,000
$48,001–$75,000
$75,001–$110,000
$110,001+
AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID
$23,397/yr
▼ 22% since 2020-2161% receive aid
Average aid package $52,266.
IN THE CLASSROOM
Academics
Caltech offers a robust academic environment with 29 undergraduate majors and is especially noted for its strengths in science and engineering disciplines. The university's commitment to innovative research and interdisciplinary collaboration supports its faculty and students in contributing to advancements in various fields.
Source: IPEDS 2023
Student–faculty ratio
3:1
70.6% of classes have fewer than 20 students.
6-year graduation rate
93%
▼ 1 pts since 2016
First-year retention
98%
Compared with the 89% public-university median.
Undergrad majors
29
Undergraduate majors and programs
MOST POPULAR FIELDS OF STUDY
Computer Science.28.8%
Mechanical Engineering.15.5%
Physics, General.11.2%
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.7.7%
Electrical and Electronics Engineering.6.9%
Computational Mathematics.6%
CAMPUS LIFE
Campus & Housing
Campus housing shows how many students live on-campus — which means nearby housing can be essential to the college experience.
On-campus beds
1,575
Housing for approximately 100% of students.
Students needing off-campus housing
0
Estimated from enrollment and reported on-campus housing capacity.
Setting
city
124 campus acres.
IN CONTEXT
Caltech vs. peer institutions
How Caltech compares with officially identified or editorially reviewed peer institutions.
California Institute of Technology
$23,397
University of California, Los Angeles
$15,166
UC San Diego
$13,293
University of Southern California
$41,496
AFTER GRADUATION
Student outcomes
What graduates earn and how reliably they land work — the bottom-line return on the degree.
Source: College Scorecard 2023
Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry
$128,566
Compared with earnings for graduates of similar universities.
Working after 10 yrs
81.7%
Share of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Earning more than a high-school graduate
94%
94% of students out-earn the typical high-school graduate — a core measure of mobility.
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