California Institute of Technology Demographics & Diversity Overview

70%
Minority Students
45%
Female Students
19%
International
43
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

California Institute of Technology has a diverse student body with 70% students of color and 19% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
23.6%(220)
Hispanic
24.2%(225)
African American
3.8%(35)
Asian
37.8%(352)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(1)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(1)
Two or More Races
9.9%(92)
Unknown
0.5%(5)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color70%
Total Enrollment2,518
International Students19%

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
55.2%(565)
Women
44.8%(458)

Gender Statistics

Men565

22% of total enrollment

Women458

18% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

California Institute of Technology serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 91% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.2%(22)
18-19
43.1%(441)
20-21
47.4%(485)
22-24
7.0%(72)
25+
0.3%(3)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.4%(20)
22-24
35.0%(504)
25+
63.6%(916)

Age Diversity Insights

91%

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 19% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 30% in-state residents, 51% out-of-state students, and 19% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
30.5%(81)
Out-of-State
50.8%(135)
International
18.8%(50)

Regional Representation

In-State81

30% of student body

Out-of-State135

51% of student body

International50

19% of student body

States Represented

43 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

70%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

45%

Female Students

Global Reach

19%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age

California Institute of Technology - Demographics & Diversity