California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA
2.7%
Acceptance Rate
$63,471
Avg Cost (In-State)
$63,471
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
94%
Graduation Rate
2,397
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
January 3
Early Deadline
November 1 (Early Action)
Common App
Yes
Test Policy
Required
Essays Required
6
Letters of Rec
3
Application Fee
$75
Interview
Not required
Essays: Multiple short answer questions about academic interests, activities, and personal background; plus supplemental essays on topics like scientific interests and problem-solving
Note: Two letters from math/science teachers required; one from humanities/social science teacher; strong emphasis on math and science coursework
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$60,630
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$53,598
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
77%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $59,259 | $84,440 | 94 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | $74,115 | $84,844 | 32 |
| Computer Science. | $173,344 | $200,511 | 23 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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