California Institute of Technology

Pasadena, CA • private • CSS Profile • III | Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conf.

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Urban

Student Population

Undergrad: 1,044 • Total: 2,548

Academic Calendar

Quarter

Address

1200 East California Boulevard
Pasadena, CA
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Website

https://caltech.edu

Region

West

Carnegie Classification

R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 593 (56.8%) • Female: 451 (43.2%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	368	35.2%
Black/African American	38	3.6%
Hispanic/Latino	201	19.3%
White	208	19.9%
Two or More Races	96	9.2%
International	126	12.1%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

3.1%

412 admitted from 13,107 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

Tests Required

Application Types Offered

REA RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$75

Financial Aid Forms

CSS Profile Required

Deadlines

REA:	11/01/2025
RD:	01/05/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

92.8%

4-Year Graduation Rate

78.3%

Freshman Retention Rate

98.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

3.2:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$85,113

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $63,402

Room & Board

$20,283

Books & Supplies

$1,428

Students Receiving Pell Grants

61%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$23,397

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

III

Conference

Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conf.

Men's Sports (8)

Baseball Basketball Cross Country Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field (Outdoor) Water Polo

Women's Sports (8)

Basketball Cross Country Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field (Outdoor) Volleyball Water Polo

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