Pasadena, CA · Private University · #6 National
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Caltech admits 3% of applicants. The average GPA of admitted students is 3.97. The average SAT score of admitted students is 1,580. The average ACT score of admitted students is 36.
The student-to-faculty ratio is 3:1, supporting close academic mentorship.
Popular programs include Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Chemistry.
| Acceptance Rate | 3% |
| Average GPA | 3.97 |
| Average SAT | 1,580 |
| Average ACT | 36 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 3:1 |
| Undergraduate Enrollment | 900 |
The average net price after financial aid is $19,000 per year. Tuition is $68,000 per year before aid.
| Tuition (Out-of-State) | $68,000 |
| Room & Board | $21,000 |
| Avg Net Price (after aid) | $19,000 |
Plan your application timeline carefully. Always confirm dates on Caltech's official admissions website.
| Early Action | Nov 1 |
| Regular Decision | Jan 5 |
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Get my free college plan →Caltech's acceptance rate is 3%. For every 100 applicants, approximately 3 receive an offer of admission.
The average SAT score of admitted students is 1580, and the average ACT score is 36. These are averages, not cutoffs — strong essays and activities matter just as much as test scores.
Test policies change frequently — check Caltech's admissions page for their current requirement.
Tuition is $68,000; the average net price (after aid) is $19,000. Financial aid is available — submit the FAFSA to see your personalized cost estimate.
Early Action: Nov 1. Regular Decision: Jan 5. Always verify dates on the official admissions website as deadlines can change.