California Institute of Technology
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About California Institute of Technology
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 a suburban 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 11:1. Tuition and fees for students are $58,479.
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- #5 Ranked in Best Master's in Chemical Engineering Programs
- #7 Ranked in Best Chemical Engineering Programs
- #9 Ranked in Best Philosophy Programs
Admissions Breakdown
Retention Rate Insight
97.8% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
93% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
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
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentImplied no
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.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile35-36
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1530-1580
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
3k
Students enrolled
80%
Online student enrollment
11:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
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%
Socio-economic diversity
21% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
No
Online Programs
0
Total Online Enrollment
1,966
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.80% online, 20% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
100% On-campus
0% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor'sNot offered
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master'sNot offered
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $59,784 | $59,784 |
| Graduate | $54,672 | $54,672 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| On-campus room and board | $17,758 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,600 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $81,342 | $81,342 |
| Off-campus without family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
| Off-campus with family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
21%
State Grant Aid
2%
Institution Grant Aid
57%
Pell Grant
21%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$11k
Average student debtafter graduation
$69k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Swimming Diving
- Tennis
- Track Field Outdoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Water Polo
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 2 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 3 | Engineering. | |||
| 4 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 5 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 6 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 7 | Social Sciences. |
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED 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.