California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Pasadena, CA · Midsize city |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 987 |
| Acceptance rate | 3% |
| Testing policy | Required |
| Graduation rate | 93% |
| First-year retention | 98% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 3:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $86,886 |
| Application fee | $85 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Restrictive Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Jan 4, 2027
Most popular majors: Computer science, Engineering, Physical sciences, Math & statistics, Biology.
Caltech campus map
On campus
Fox Stanton Track & Field Complex, Sherman Fairchild Library, Beckman Auditorium, Braun Athletic Center, Office of Student and Family Engagement, TACIT House, Ramo Auditorium, Academic Media Technologies, Office of Communications and External Relations.
Around campus
- Places to eat: Pie 'n Burger, Magnolia House, San Sai Japanese Grill, Loli Farms, Noda Sushi, Trattoria Neapolis
- Coffee: Ginger Corner Market, Float, Mandarin Coffee Stand, Twinkle Tea, Le Café Crème, Tpumps Boba
- Shops: Kimono no Kobeya, Ross, The Colonnade Mall, Cycle Gear, Men's Wearhouse, Monaco Audio Video
- Museums and culture: Hill Avenue Branch Pasadena Public Library, Boone Art Gallery, Boone Sculpture Garden, Shatford Library
- Groceries: Walgreens, Erewhon, Trader Joe's, Pavilions
- Parks: Grant Park, iTennis Pasadena, ., Poly Pool, Scott Gym, Gamble Gym