California Institute of Technology Demographics & Diversity Overview

69%
Minority Students
45%
Female Students
14%
International
34
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

California Institute of Technology has a diverse student body with 69% students of color and 14% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
23.4%(208)
Hispanic
24.3%(216)
African American
3.8%(34)
Asian
38.0%(338)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(1)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(1)
Two or More Races
9.8%(87)
Unknown
0.6%(5)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color69%
Total Enrollment2,401
International Students14%

Cultural Engagement

California Institute of Technology offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

California Institute of Technology has a gender distribution of 45% female students and 55% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
54.7%(537)
Women
45.3%(445)

Gender Statistics

Men537

22% of total enrollment

Women445

19% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

California Institute of Technology serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 90% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.1%(21)
18-19
45.0%(442)
20-21
45.2%(444)
22-24
7.2%(71)
25+
0.4%(4)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.6%(23)
22-24
35.2%(500)
25+
63.1%(896)

Age Diversity Insights

90%

Traditional Age (18-21)

0%

Non-Traditional (25+)

59%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

California Institute of Technology attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 14% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 29% in-state residents, 58% out-of-state students, and 14% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
28.6%(64)
Out-of-State
57.6%(129)
International
13.8%(31)

Regional Representation

In-State64

29% of student body

Out-of-State129

58% of student body

International31

14% of student body

States Represented

34 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

69%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

45%

Female Students

Global Reach

14%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age