California Institute of Technology

California Institute of Technology is a four-years, private (not-for-profit) school located in Pasadena, CA. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission stats at R1 University comparison page.

The Caltech's 2024 tuition & fees is $63,255 for the academic year 2023-2024. 62% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $47,135.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 2,401 and the students to faculty ratio is 3 to 1 (33.33%).

Caltech ranked 8^th in National Universities and 2^nd in California Colleges rankings. California Institute of Technology is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.

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2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of California Institute of Technology is $63,255. For graduate programs, its 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $63,063.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $65,740 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $65,564.

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2023-24 Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate	$63,255
Graduate	$63,063

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

2024-25 Estimation

Undergraduate	$65,740
Graduate	$65,564

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at California Institute of Technology is 3.00% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 64.89%. The average graduation rate is 94%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 2,401 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2024 Caltech Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »	3.00% Acceptance Rate / 64.89% Yield
Graduation Rate »	94%
Transfer-out Rate	3%
Retention Rate	98%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	33.33% (3 to 1)
Student Population »	2,401 (982 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$47,135

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

On-Campus Learning Opportunities

Special Learning Opportunities

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Caltech Offered Programs
Graduate Programs

On-Campus Students Services

California Institute of Technology does not offer online classes (distance learning opportunities) for any degree program. It has ROTC programs and offers the study abroad opportunity which is an arrangement by which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country.

Special Learning Opportunities at Caltech
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	Army, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	No
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No