California Institute of Technology Admissions Information

3%
Acceptance Rate
$75
Application Fee
13,107
Total Applicants
65%
Yield Rate

Admissions Overview

The admission process at California Institute of Technology has a 3% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $75. California Institute of Technology has test requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.

Selectivity

3%

Extremely Selective

Application Volume

13,107

Total Applicants

Enrollment Yield

65%

Students who enroll

Admission Requirements

The admission process at California Institute of Technology has a 3% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $75. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at California Institute of Technology evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.

Testing Policy

Test Required

Standardized test scores are required for admission

Application Cost

$75

Non-refundable application fee

Complete Application Requirements

Required for Admission

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High School Transcript
Required
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English Proficiency Test
Required
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Work Experience
Required

Optional (Considered if Submitted)

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High School GPA
Optional
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Personal Statement/Essay
Optional
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Letters of Recommendation
Optional
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High School Class Rank
Optional

Not Considered for Admission

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Standardized Test Scores
Not Considered
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Legacy Status
Not Considered
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Other Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not Considered

Note: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.

Admission Statistics

13,107 students applied to Caltech. Of those, 3% were accepted (412 students). Of these 412 accepted students, 266 chose to enroll.

13,107

Total Applicants

412

Students Admitted

266

Students Enrolled

3%

Acceptance Rate

Admission Funnel

Applied
13,107
Admitted
412
Enrolled
266