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$65,898
per year
In-State Tuition
3%
Acceptance Rate
94%
Graduation Rate
97%
Retention Rate
California Institute of Technology is a private nonprofit four-year institution in Pasadena, CA. Programs offered include Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering and Chemistry.
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Sports
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Men’s teams
8
Women’s teams
Team Sports(4)
Basketball
Baseball
Soccer
Volleyball
Individual Sports(3)
Tennis
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Cross Country
Aquatic Sports(2)
Swimming and Diving
Water Polo
Application Requirements
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In-State Students
Caltech does not award merit scholarships; all of its scholarships and grants are need-based.
College scholarship pageChecked Oct 29, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$0
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Grants exceed billed costs — students in this income band average about $2,133 back toward living expenses.
Median Earnings
$128,566
10 years after entry, working full-time
CLEP Credits Not Accepted
This school does not award credit for CLEP exams. Verify its AP and dual enrollment policies before counting those credits toward your program.
Explore AP ExamsVerified on Jul 2026
California Institute of Technology does not award transfer credit for CLEP exams. Confirm its separate placement policy before using CLEP scores to plan course placement.
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Type
Private University
Location
Pasadena, California
Los Angeles County
Control
Private
Programs Listed
27 career paths
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If your parents are separated or divorced, California Institute of Technology also asks the other parent to complete the CSS Profile (the Noncustodial PROFILE).
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