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California Institute of Technology

California Institute of Technology is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Pasadena, CA. It enrolls about 2,463 students and admits roughly 3% of first-year applicants.

FieldValue
TypePrivate nonprofit 4-year
Controlprivate nonprofit
Level4-year
LocationPasadena, CA 91125
CountyLos Angeles County
Enrollment2,463
Acceptance rate3%
Applicants / admitted13,107 / 412
In-state tuition & fees$63,255
Out-of-state tuition & fees$63,255
Graduation rate (150%)93%
Transfer-out rate3%
Full-time retention rate98%
Campus settingCity: Midsize
Size category1,000 - 4,999
Highest degree offeredDoctor's degree
Websitewww.caltech.edu/
Phone6263956811

Admissions

About 13,107 students applied and 412 were admitted. Of those admitted, 266 enrolled.

Cost

Tuition and required fees are about $63,255 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.

Outcomes

Of the 234 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 93% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.

Where it is

California Institute of Technology is in Pasadena, CA, Los Angeles County. Its coordinates are 34.1373, -118.1259.

Nearby institutions

California College of Music 1 km · PasadenaPasadena City College 1 km · PasadenaPaul Mitchell the School-Pasadena 1 km · PasadenaUniversity of the People 1 km · PasadenaInstitute of Culinary Education 1 km · PasadenaFuller Theological Seminary 2 km · Pasadena

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Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at California Institute of Technology?

About 3% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 13,107 applicants.

How much does California Institute of Technology cost?

Tuition and required fees are about $63,255 for in-state students, excluding room and board.

How many students attend California Institute of Technology?

About 2,463 students are enrolled.