California Institute of Technology Comparison

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Overview

Caltech
Location Pasadena, CA
Setting Midsize City
Enrollment 2,401
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #5
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website caltech.edu
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Costs

Caltech
Tuition (In State) $58,479
Tuition (Out of State) $58,479
Room & Board $18,606
Avg Net Price $20,755
Avg Grant Aid $59,192
% Receiving Grant Aid 57%

Admission

Caltech
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 16,626
Admitted 448
Acceptance Rate 2.7%
Enrolled % 50%
Avg High School GPA 3.97
Typical High School Grades A-
Admissions Standards Elite
Applicant Competition Extreme
ACT Range 35/36
SAT Range 1530/1580
Submit Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
Application Deadline Jan 3, 2025

Academics

Caltech
Student to Faculty Ratio 3:1
Popular Majors
  • Engineering (41%)
  • Physical Sciences (25%)
  • Computer and Information Sciences (11%)
  • Mathematics (11%)
  • Biology (8%)

Outcomes

Caltech
Graduation Rate 87%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $85,800
Making Student Loan Payments -
Median Student Loan Debt $14,350
Median Loan Payment $148

Diversity

Caltech
% Men 61%
% Women 39%
Racial Diversity Very High
HBCU No
% White 27%
% Black 2%
% Hispanic 12%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 5%
% International 8%
% Unknown Race 0%

Students

Caltech
% In-State 29%
% Out-of-State 58%

Campus

Caltech
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility Yes
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/