California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA
2%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 448 |
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| Declined | 16,178 |
| Total Received | 16,626 |
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Founded in 1891, California Institute of Technology is a private, four-year, research university that is known for its highly ranked programs in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. It is located on a 124-acre campus in Pasadena, California—10 miles from Los Angeles.
| Official website | Visit website |
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| Application link | Apply online |
| Public/private | Private |
| Campus enrollment | 2,401 |
| Established in | 1891 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation | Other |
124-acre, suburban campus in Pasadena (population: 142,647), 10 miles from Los Angeles. Served by bus and train; major airport serves Los Angeles; smaller airport serves Burbank (15 miles). School operates transportation to jet propulsion lab. Public transportation serves campus.
California Institute of Technology
1200 East California Boulevard
Pasadena, CA
91125
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| Application fee | $75 |
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| Admissions interview (required or recommended) | Neither |
| Application deadline (final deadline) | January 3 |
| School has early action program | Yes |
| Early action program application deadline | November 1 |
| SAT/ACT requirements | SAT or ACT Required |
2%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 448 |
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| Declined | 16,178 |
| Total Received | 16,626 |
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$47,135
| Tuition | $63,255 |
| Housing | $11,247 |
| Food | $8,256 |
| Additional fees | $2,700 |
| Books & supplies | $1,428 |
| Total | $86,886 |
| Average Financial Aid | - $47,135 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $39,751 |
Need-based
| Federal | $760,728 |
| State | $154,428 |
| Institutional | $21,479,386 |
| Other external | $352,240 |
| Total | $22,746,782 |
Non-need-based
| Federal | |
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| Institutional | $5,000 |
| Other external | $285,050 |
| Total | $290,050 |
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Transfer applicants enrolled
Students are transfer students
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Not Required/Recommended |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
Minimum transfers must complete
216
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 25 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Canada China India Singapore South Kore |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes International student center Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
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