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California Institute of Technology

Caltech

Pasadena, California 91125

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Among the most selective in the Northeast — top graduate earnings

California Institute of Technology is a private institution in Pasadena with particular strength in engineering and computer science.

A small campus of 1K undergraduates with a 3:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

93% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $128,566 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,902.

Established
1891
Motto
"The truth shall make you free"
Mascot
Bernoulli the Beaver
Type
Private research university
Conference
Southern California
Division
Division III

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3%Acceptance
SAT Avg
1,023Students
3:1Student:Faculty
93%Grad Rate
$128,566Earnings 10yr
$18,902Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

California Institute of Technology Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate3.1%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

3.1%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$63,255
Room & Board$19,503
Books & Supplies$1,428
Total Cost of Attendance$83,598
Average Net Price$18,902

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$1,667
$30–48K$1,023
$48–75K$7,003
$75–110K$22,073
$110K+$56,275

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$18,902

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

96.4%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (82)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,023
Gender Split
43% / 57%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
15%

Race & Ethnicity

White 20%
Black 4%
Hispanic 19%
Asian 35%
Two+ 9%
Int'l 12%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate93.2%
Freshman Retention97.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$132,140
8 Years$142,597
10 Years$128,566

Rankings

U.S. News
#11
Forbes
#22
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#58

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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