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Institution Profile
Name: California Institute of Technology
Address: 1200 E California Blvd
City: Pasadena
State: CA, 91125
Website: www.caltech.edu
Phone: (626) 395-6811
Size: 1,000 - 4,999
Setting: City: Midsize
Sector: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Highest Offering: Doctor's degree
Costs and Fees At-a-Glance
- Application Fee: $65.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $80.00
- Tuition: $37,704.00
- Books & Supplies: $1,323.00
- Room & Board: $11,676.00
Submission Requirements Checklist
- Admissions Tests: Required
- Teacher Recommendations: Required
- School GPA: Neither required nor recommended
- Class Rank: Recommended
- Transcript: Required
Application Information
- Application Deadline: January 03
- Early Action: November 01
- Common Application: yes
- Universal Application: no
Student Body
In 2010, for all enrolled students the ratio of men to women:
In 2010, for all enrolled students the racial breakdown was:
Athletics
Conference: NCAA Division III (without football)
Total Male Participants: 131
Total Female Participants: 97
Admissions
| Applicant Pool | Applications | Acceptances | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 3,960 | 408 | 10% |
| Women | 1,265 | 259 | 20% |
| Total | 5,225 | 667 | 12% |
| Test Type | Score Type | 25% | 75% | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT | Math | 760 | 800 | 91% |
| Writing | 700 | 790 | ||
| Critical Reading | 700 | 790 | ||
| ACT | English | 33 | 33 | 39% |
| Math | 34 | 36 | ||
| Writing | ||||
| Composite | 33 | 35 |
Tuition
The table below contains estimates costs for full-time beginning undergraduate students.
| Location | 2008 - 9 | 2009 - 10 | 2010 - 11 | 2011 - 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In District | $34,437.00 | $34,584.00 | $36,282.00 | $37,704.00 |
| In State | $34,437.00 | $34,584.00 | $36,282.00 | $37,704.00 |
| Out Of State | $34,437.00 | $34,584.00 | $36,282.00 | $37,704.00 |
| Cost | 2008 - 9 | 2009 - 10 | 2010 - 11 | 2011 - 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books | $1,194.00 | $1,290.00 | $1,323.00 | $1,323.00 |
| Room & Board | $10,146.00 | $10,755.00 | $11,397.00 | $11,676.00 |
Enrollments
In 2009, the enrollment at this institution was comprised of:
| Degree Type | Part Time | Full Time | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 0 | 947 | 947 |
| Graduate | 0 | 1,190 | 1,190 |
| Total | 0 | 2,137 | 2,137 |
Financial Aid
Below is the average financial aid information for beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
| Grant | Num Students | Pct Students | Avg Amount | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 22 | 0% | $3,097.00 | $68,132.00 |
| Federal Loan | 54 | 0% | $4,069.00 | $219,702.00 |
| Institution Grant | 127 | 53% | $3,769.00 | $131,923.00 |
| Total Aid | 137 | 0% | $25,439.00 | $3,485,198.00 |
Financial aid is only available to those who qualify
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