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Pasadena, California

California Institute of Technology Acceptance Rate, Tuition, Net Price and Student Outcomes

Use this profile to review admissions selectivity, tuition, net price after aid and student outcomes from the local College Scorecard and IPEDS-derived dataset.

Acceptance Rate

3.14%

Tuition

$63,255

Net Price

$18,902

Admissions and Test Scores

Acceptance Rate

3.14%

SAT Average

Not available

ACT Range

Not available

California Institute of Technology Acceptance Rate Trend

The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 3.14%. This means approximately 31 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 1,023 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.

Current dataset

3.14%

Current trend marker with historical import pending

Earlier releases Current

Tuition, Net Price and Aid

Metric School value Context Source
Accreditation Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission Institutional accreditor where reported Verify
In-state tuition $63,255 National avg: $20,567 Verify
Out-of-state tuition $63,255 National avg: $20,567 Verify
Attendance cost $83,598 Use with aid and net price Verify
Average net price $18,902 State avg: $19,695. National avg: $17,506 Verify
Pell grant rate 14.87% Federal need-based grant indicator Verify
Federal loan rate 3.56% Share using federal loans Verify

What Does California Institute of Technology Cost?

Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.

Tuition Room and board Books and supplies Other expenses Fees and remainder

Tuition

$63,255

Room and board

$19,503

Books and supplies

$1,428

Other expenses

$2,700

Fees and remainder

$0

Sticker price

$83,598

Average net price

$18,902

Average aid coverage

77%

$64,696 below sticker price on average

What You Pay

Based on available data, the average student at California Institute of Technology pays approximately $18,902 per year after grants and aid. This is below the California average of $19,695 and above the national average of $17,506.

How Affordable Is California Institute of Technology?

Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to California and national averages.

California Institute of Technology net price

$18,902

California average

$19,695

National average

$17,506

California Institute of Technology Tuition and Net Price Trend

The current imported dataset shows tuition at $63,255 and average net price at $18,902. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.

Current tuition

$63,255

Current net price

$18,902

Current out-of-state tuition $63,255
Current average net price $18,902

Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.

Student Outcomes

Completion Rate (150% Time)

93.16%

Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.

10-Year Earnings

$128,566

Undergraduates

1,023

10-Year Median Earnings - California Institute of Technology vs Peers

Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.

California Institute of Technology graduates earn about 2.9x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.

Who Attends California Institute of Technology?

Undergraduates

1,023

Completion rate

93.16%

Above national average; national avg: 52.02%

Pell recipients

14.87%

Below national average; national avg: 42.32%

Federal loan rate

3.56%

Below national average; national avg: 40.83%

Completion vs national average

Pell grant recipients

Federal loan usage

Financial Aid

About 14.87% of California Institute of Technology students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 3.56% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.

Estimate Your Net Price at California Institute of Technology

Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.

Estimated net price for :

This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use California Institute of Technology's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.

Accreditation

California Institute of Technology lists Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.

Campus and Location

California Institute of Technology is listed at 1200 E California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91125. Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.

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Compare Schools

Compare California Institute of Technology with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.

School Accept. rate Out-of-state tuition Avg net price 10-yr earnings
California Institute of Technology 3.14% $63,255 $18,902 $128,566
Samuel Merritt University Not available Not available Not available $143,238
Harvey Mudd College 13.06% $66,255 $32,492 $138,687
Stanford University 3.91% $62,484 $12,136 $124,080
Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health Not available Not available Not available $115,318

Similar Schools in Pasadena

This local cluster focuses on nearby Pasadena schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Pasadena.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is California Institute of Technology's acceptance rate?

California Institute of Technology's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 3.14%.

How much is California Institute of Technology tuition?

California Institute of Technology's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $63,255.

What is California Institute of Technology's average net price?

California Institute of Technology's average net price in the local dataset is $18,902.

What does California Institute of Technology cost for families earning under $30,000?

College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $1,667 for California Institute of Technology students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

What is California Institute of Technology's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?

The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $128,566 for California Institute of Technology.

Is California Institute of Technology accredited?

California Institute of Technology's accreditor in the local dataset is Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.

How many students attend California Institute of Technology?

The local dataset lists 1,023 undergraduate students at California Institute of Technology.

What percentage of California Institute of Technology students receive Pell grants?

The Pell grant rate for California Institute of Technology in the local dataset is 14.87%.

What is the federal loan rate at California Institute of Technology?

The federal loan rate for California Institute of Technology in the local dataset is 3.56%.

Where should I verify California Institute of Technology data?

Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with California Institute of Technology or the latest official federal education data.