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CI

California Institute of Technology

Pasadena, CAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Extremely Selective • 3% Acceptance
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3%
Accept Rate
Extremely Selective
$16,075
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
987
Students
Small campus body
$132,140
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

California Institute of Technology is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Pasadena, CA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 987 students and has an admission acceptance rate of 3%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
987 (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
3% (Extremely Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
3%
Acceptance Rate
Extremely Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Engineering31% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $200,511
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $119,626
Earnings 5yr: $133,219
Debt: N/A
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Applied Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Applied Mathematics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Applied Mathematics.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Astronomy and Astrophysics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Astronomy and Astrophysics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Astronomy and Astrophysics.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Managerial Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$16,075
In-State Tuition$65,898
Out-of-State Tuition$65,898
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

18%
Pell Grants
4%
Take Loans
N/A
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$132,140
+-3% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$128,566

Completion Signals

94%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
97%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$130/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

55%
Men
45%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 55% men and 45% women.

Student Vitals

Part-Time Share
0%
Avg Family Income
$74,239
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