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$65,898
per year
In-State Tuition
3%
Acceptance Rate
94%
Graduation Rate
97%
Retention Rate
Caltech is one of the world's premier science and engineering universities, home to NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). Known for physics, astronomy, chemistry, and computer science.
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This school does not award transfer credit for CLEP exams. AP Exams and Dual Enrollment are recommended alternatives.
Technology & Computer Science
Healthcare & Medicine
9
Sports
8
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
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In-State Students
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. Consider AP Exams (score 4-5) or Dual Enrollment courses instead.
Explore AP ExamsVerified Jul 2026
California Institute of Technology does not award transfer credit for CLEP exams. Your CLEP scores may still qualify for course placement to skip introductory classes.
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Type
Private University
Location
Pasadena, California
Los Angeles County
Control
Private
Programs Listed
27 career paths
GI Bill Certified
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