College statistics
- Address:
- 1200 E California Blvd
Pasadena, CA
91125 - Sector Group:
- Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- www.caltech.edu/
- Setting:
- City
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $63,402
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $63,402
- Room and Board:
- $20,283
- Acceptance Rate:
- 3.1%
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $4,228,841,000
- Research Activity Tier:
- Research 1: Very High Spending and Doctorate Production
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Lower Access, Higher Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Caltech is a private research university in Pasadena, California, specializing in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. With a Research 1 classification indicating very high research spending and doctorate production, the institute maintains an exceptionally selective admissions process and operates at the frontier of scientific research across multiple disciplines.
Total enrollment stands at 2,463 students. Tuition is $63,402 annually with a total cost of attendance of $83,685 including room and board. The published cost is high, but Caltech meets 100% of demonstrated financial need for admitted students, and the vast majority receive substantial financial aid packages that reduce their actual out-of-pocket expense significantly below the sticker price.
Caltech's 6-year graduation rate reflects the rigor of its curriculum and selective student body. The institute is best suited for students with exceptional preparation in mathematics and science who are committed to research-intensive study in STEM fields. Visit www.caltech.edu/ for admissions requirements and program details.