California Institute of Technology

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

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Midsize )
Student Population
Undergrad: 1,044 • Total: 2,548
Academic Calendar
Quarter
Address
1200 East California Boulevard
Pasadena, CA
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Website
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
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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)
$83,019
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $60,816
Room & Board
$19,503
Books & Supplies
$2,700
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $1,667
$30,001-48,000 $1,023
$48,001-75,000 $7,003
$75,001-110,000 $22,073
$110,001+ $56,275
Students Receiving Pell Grants
61%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$23,397

šŸˆ Athletics

NCAA Division
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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