California Institute of Technology
tuition & fees
$65,898
graduate tuition & fees
$65,706
acceptance rate
3%
Student Population
2,430
Number of Programs
93
Financial Aid Amount
$58,526
Graduation Rate
94%
California Institute of Technology is a Private, 4 years college located in Pasadena, California. Caltech ranked 4th in National Universities, 6th in World Universities, and 2nd in California Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 2,430 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 3 to 1. It is a Research University with very high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. Caltech's acceptance rate is 2.57% last year (undergraduate school).
California Institute of Technology is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of California Institute of Technology and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1200 E California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91125 |
| Phone | 626-395-6811 |
| WEB | www.caltech.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.admissions.caltech.edu/ |
| Online Application | www.admissions.caltech.edu/apply |
| Financial Aid | www.finaid.caltech.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.finaid.caltech.edu/npc |
| Veterans Tuition | registrar.caltech.edu/academics/veterans#adding |
| Disability Service | https://cass.caltech.edu/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with very high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of California Institute of Technology is 2.57% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 61.24%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 2.57 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 61.24 % |
Tuition & Fees
Caltech's 2025 tuition & fees is $65,898 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.18% compared to the last year's rate ($63,255).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $65,706. The graduate tuition increased by 4.19% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $65,898 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $65,706 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 2,430 students have enrolled at Caltech (2024-2025). Caltech has 987 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,443 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 2,430 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 987 |
| Graduate Students | 1,443 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Caltech offers 93 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Caltech
| Number of programs | 93 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✗ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✗ |