Pasadena, CA

California Institute of Technology

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
California Institute of Technology is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Pasadena, CA.
It is a R1 university with very high research activities.
California Institute of Technology is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.

3% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 13,856 applied, 356 accepted, and 218 enrolled in Caltech.
107 men and 111 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $65,898 for undergraduate programs and $65,706 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 4.18% compared to last year at California Institute of Technology.

Financial Aid

597 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $52,266.
For freshmen, 153 students (68%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $60,201.

Student Population

A total of 2,430 students enrolled Caltech in 2025.
By gender, 1,459 men and 971 women students are enrolled.
There are 987 undergraduate and 1,443 graduate students.

93 Major Programs

  • 59 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Caltech is 94% and the transfer-out rate is 3%.
The retention rate is 97% for full-time and 97% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
94%
Transfer-out Rate
3%
Retention Rate
97%
Students to Faculty Ratio
3 to 1

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 365 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Caltech and the average faculty salary is $215,315. The studetns to faculty ratio is 3 to 1.
There are 3,295 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $102,952.
Number of Faculties
365
Average Faculty Salary
$215,315
Number of Staffs
3,295
Average Staff Salary
$102,952

Special Learning Opportunities

  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries