Common Data Set
2024-2025Data below is extracted from California Institute of Technology's official Common Data Set filing (2024-2025). The CDS is a standardized survey completed annually by colleges to provide consistent data on admissions, enrollment, costs, and financial aid.
Applicant Funnel
Admission Rate
2.6%
Total Applicants
13,847
Total Admitted
356
Total Enrolled
218
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 9,401 | 4,446 | 13,847 |
| Admitted | 166 | 190 | 356 |
| Enrolled | 107 | 111 | 218 |
Early Admissions
Early Action
Deadline: 11/1
Waitlist
Offered
206
Accepted Spot
171
Admitted from Waitlist
41
Admission Factors
How California Institute of Technology rates each factor in admissions decisions.
Very Important
GPARecommendationsTest ScoresEssay
Important
Class RankExtracurricularsTalent/AbilityCharacter/Personal QualitiesDemonstrated Interest
Considered
InterviewVolunteer WorkWork ExperienceLegacy/Alumni RelationGeographic ResidenceState ResidencyFirst Generation
Not Considered
Religious AffiliationRace/Ethnicity
Test Scores
Policy: required
GPA Distribution
Costs (CDS-Reported)
Tuition (In-State)
$65,622
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$65,622
Required Fees
$3,086
Room & Board
$20,991
Books & Supplies
$1,428
Total COA (In-State)
$91,127
Total COA (Out-of-State)
$91,127
Financial Aid
Avg Scholarship
$73,312
Avg % Need Met
100%
% Need Fully Met
100%
Avg Debt at Graduation
$16,168
% Graduating with Debt
24%
Graduation Rates
4-Year Rate
76.9%
5-Year Rate
89.8%
6-Year Rate
94.4%
Special Study Options
Cross-registrationDouble majorExchange student program (domestic)Honors programIndependent studyInternshipsStudent-designed majorStudy abroadUndergraduate Research
Data extracted from the California Institute of Technology Common Data Set (2024-2025). Extraction coverage: 65.5%. View original PDF.
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