California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA · West
- Acceptance rate
- 2.6%
- Cost after aid
- $16,075
- Graduation rate
- 94%
About California Institute of Technology
California Institute of Technology is a very small private university in Pasadena, CA, in a city setting.
What California Institute of Technology looks for
Acceptance is roughly 3%, so admitted students nearly always have stats above the bottom of the mid-50. That said, stats alone do not get anyone in here. The applications that work read as coherent applicants with a clear academic and personal narrative more than as resumes. Admissions officers are reading for specifics: what you actually did, what you cared enough to follow through on, and how you write when you sound like yourself rather than a candidate.
Frequently asked
What is the acceptance rate at California Institute of Technology?
California Institute of Technology admits roughly 3% of applicants. That makes it a reach for nearly everyone, regardless of stats.
What does California Institute of Technology actually cost after financial aid?
Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $16,075 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.
Is California Institute of Technology a reach, match, or safety for me?
Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat California Institute of Technology as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.
