California Institute of Technology

Pasadena, CA
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Common Data Set

2024-2025
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Data below is extracted from California Institute of Technology's official Common Data Set filing (2024-2025). The CDS is a standardized survey completed annually by colleges to provide consistent data on admissions, enrollment, costs, and financial aid.

Applicant Funnel

Admission Rate
2.6%
Total Applicants
13,847
Total Admitted
356
Total Enrolled
218
MenWomenTotal
Applied9,4014,44613,847
Admitted166190356
Enrolled107111218

Early Admissions

Early Action

Deadline: 11/1

Waitlist

Offered
206
Accepted Spot
171
Admitted from Waitlist
41

Admission Factors

How California Institute of Technology rates each factor in admissions decisions.

Very Important
GPARecommendationsTest ScoresEssay
Important
Class RankExtracurricularsTalent/AbilityCharacter/Personal QualitiesDemonstrated Interest
Considered
InterviewVolunteer WorkWork ExperienceLegacy/Alumni RelationGeographic ResidenceState ResidencyFirst Generation
Not Considered
Religious AffiliationRace/Ethnicity

Test Scores

Policy: required

GPA Distribution

Costs (CDS-Reported)

Tuition (In-State)
$65,622
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$65,622
Required Fees
$3,086
Room & Board
$20,991
Books & Supplies
$1,428
Total COA (In-State)
$91,127
Total COA (Out-of-State)
$91,127

Financial Aid

Avg Scholarship
$73,312
Avg % Need Met
100%
% Need Fully Met
100%
Avg Debt at Graduation
$16,168
% Graduating with Debt
24%

Graduation Rates

4-Year Rate
76.9%
5-Year Rate
89.8%
6-Year Rate
94.4%

Special Study Options

Cross-registrationDouble majorExchange student program (domestic)Honors programIndependent studyInternshipsStudent-designed majorStudy abroadUndergraduate Research

Data extracted from the California Institute of Technology Common Data Set (2024-2025). Extraction coverage: 65.5%. View original PDF.