California Institute of Technology
Technical college · Pasadena, CA · 987 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
2.6%
Extremely selective
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$8,509
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$90,822
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
90%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into California Institute of Technology?
California Institute of Technology accepts about 3 of every 100 applicants (2.6%), which makes it extremely selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says California Institute of Technology is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on California Institute of Technology's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does California Institute of Technology cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $90,822 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $8,509 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $68,208 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$68,208
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$68,208
- Room & board$20,991
- Total cost of attendance$90,822
- Average net price after grants$8,509
Popular majors
Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics.
California Institute of Technology FAQ
- What is California Institute of Technology's acceptance rate?
- 2.6% — extremely selective.
- Is California Institute of Technology test-optional?
- The latest federal data says California Institute of Technology is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on California Institute of Technology's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does California Institute of Technology cost?
- About $90,822 a year before aid; $8,509 on average after grants.
- What is California Institute of Technology's FAFSA school code?
- 001131. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so California Institute of Technology receives your information.
- What is California Institute of Technology's graduation rate?
- 90% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to California Institute of Technology
| College | Acceptance rate | SAT (middle 50%) | Avg. net price | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford UniversityStanford, CA | 3.6% | 1510–1580 | $12,307 | 92% |
| Pomona CollegeClaremont, CA | 7.1% | 1490–1560 | $18,978 | 92% |
| University of California, Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA | 9% | — | $14,659 | 93% |
| Claremont McKenna CollegeClaremont, CA | 9.6% | 1470–1560 | $26,039 | 90% |
| University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA | 9.8% | 1450–1550 | $33,056 | 90% |
| Stanbridge UniversityIrvine, CA | 10% | — | $25,124 | 51% |