Outcomes at Caltech
Graduation Rate
94.04%
Transfer-out Rate
3.40%
Retention Rate
98.00%
The graduation rate at California Institute of Technology is 94.04% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. 221 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 235 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 95.50%.
The transfer-out rate is 3.40% that is much lower (most first-time students continue to attend) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. The retention rate (full-time students) is 98% that is extremely higher (most students continue to attend) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between California Institute of Technology and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at California Institute of Technology. 221 students have completed and 8 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 1 student still enrolled and 5 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 235 | 235 |
| Completers | 221 (94.04%) | 221 |
| Transfer-out | 8 (3.40%) | 8 |
| Still Enrolled | 1 (0.43%) | 1 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 5 (2.13%) | 5 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 191 students have completed in 4 years and additional 25 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 191 (81.28%) |
102 (79.69%) |
89 (83.18%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 25 (10.64%) |
14 (10.94%) |
11 (10.28%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 5 (2.13%) |
2 (1.56%) |
3 (2.80%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 94.04% (221/235) | 92.19% (118/128) | 96.26% (103/107) |
| Asian | 98.68% (75/76) | 97.30% (36/37) | 100.00% (39/39) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 100.00% (4/4) | 100.00% (3/3) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| Hispanic | 86.67% (26/30) | 84.00% (21/25) | 100.00% (5/5) |
| White | 92.86% (65/70) | 89.47% (34/38) | 96.88% (31/32) |
| Two or More Race | 86.67% (26/30) | 92.31% (12/13) | 82.35% (14/17) |