School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
California Institute of Technology is a small private institution located on an urban campus in Pasadena, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,023, and admissions are extremely selective, with an acceptance rate of 3%. The institution offers 29 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 93%, and a student-faculty ratio of 3:1. Tuition and fees for students are $60,816.
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Test scoresNot considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Letter of recommendationRequired
High school GPANot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRequired
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Dual enrollmentNo
Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no
Advance placement (AP) creditsNo
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
ACT 25th-75th Percentile35-36
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1530-1580
3k
Students enrolled
80%
Online student enrollment
3:1
Student to faculty ratio
White
8%
Unknown
0%
Black
2%
Hispanic
8%
Two or more races
4%
Non-U.S. Citizen
5%
Asian
15%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
20% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
No
0
1,966
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.80% online, 20% on-campus.
100% On-campus
0% Online
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor'sNot offered
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master'sNot offered
DoctorateNot offered
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $60,816 | $60,816 |
Graduate | $60,816 | $60,816 |
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,428 |
On-campus room and board | $19,503 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,700 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $19,431 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $4,428 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $3,609 |
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $84,447 | $84,447 |
Off-campus without family | $86,103 | $86,103 |
Off-campus with family | $65,853 | $65,853 |
Federal Grant Aid
25%
State Grant Aid
3%
Institution Grant Aid
55%
Pell Grant
20%
$11k
Average student debtafter graduation
$69k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
# | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
2 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
3 | Engineering. | |||
4 | History. | |||
5 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
6 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
7 | Physical Sciences. | |||
8 | Social Sciences. |
Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.