California Institute of Technology

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Quarter

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,572
Student to faculty ratio	3 to 1
Acceptance rate	4%
Students retention rate	99%
On-time graduation rate	93%

Located in Pasadena, California, California Institute of Technology is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. California Institute of Technology operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

The acceptance rate at California Institute of Technology is 4%, indicating that the institution is quite selective in its admissions process. This can be seen as a positive aspect for those seeking a competitive and academically rigorous environment.

California Institute of Technology is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 3-to-1, California Institute of Technology emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

California Institute of Technology boasts an impressive student retention rate of 99% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

3.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$58,680

Cost of attendance at California Institute of Technology in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$58,680

Cost of attendance at California Institute of Technology in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 54 of freshman students at California Institute of Technology received on average $47,556 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$47,556

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	22	10%	$4,619	$101,610
Other Federal Grant	29	13%	$6,722	$194,944
State Grant/Scholarships	5	2%	$9,084	$45,420
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	121	54%	$45,569	$5,513,888
Total Grant & Scholarships	121	54%	$47,556	$5,754,252

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of California Institute of Technology students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of California Institute of Technology students is 92.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 94.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 91.5%.

92.9%

asian 96.4% 107 students
African American 100.0% 3 students
white 93.1% 67 students
hispanic 88.9% 24 students
International Students 76.5% 13 students
Mixed Race 90.0% 9 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

California Institute of Technology provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

California Institute of Technology offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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