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California Institute of Technology - Admissions, Courses, Rankings & Fees 2025

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Overview

7%

Acceptance Rate

Fall (September)

Intakes

700+

International Students

30.5%

International Student Rate

46:54

Female Male Ratio

+8

More Stats

About

Established in 1891 as a vocational college, California Institute of Technology (Caltech) is a prestigious private research university located in Pasadena, California. Known for its excellence in science and engineering, Caltech houses the renowned Jet Propulsion Laboratory and has produced...

Admissions Requirements

undergraduate

GPA Range4.0
SAT Range1530 - 1580
ACT Range35 - 36
IELTS Range7.0 - 9.0

graduate

GPA Range3.0 - 4.0
SAT RangeN/A
ACT RangeN/A
IELTS Range7.0 - 9.0

Note: Admission requirements may vary by program and are subject to change. For the most current information, please contact the admissions office directly.

Visa Information

F-1 Student Visa

Cost

$350

Type

student

The F-1 visa is for international students pursuing full-time academic studies at Caltech. It allows students to remain in the U.S. for the duration of their program and provides limited work authorization opportunities on campus and through practical training programs.

J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa

Cost

$220

Type

special

The J-1 visa is for exchange visitors participating in approved programs at Caltech, including research scholars, professors, and students in exchange programs. It promotes educational and cultural exchange between the U.S. and other countries.

Courses

Civil Engineering

Duration

24 Months

Intake

Sep 2025

Total Tuition Fees

$52,506

Submission Deadline

02 Aug 2025

Medical Engineering

Duration

24 Months

Intake

Sep 2025

Total Tuition Fees

$52,506

Submission Deadline

02 Aug 2025

Mechanical Engineering

Duration

24 Months

Intake

Sep 2025

Total Tuition Fees

$54,570

Submission Deadline

02 Aug 2025

Environmental Science and Engineering

Duration

24 Months

Intake

Sep 2025

Total Tuition Fees

$52,506

Submission Deadline

02 Aug 2025

Space Engineering

Duration

12 Months

Intake

Sep 2025

Total Tuition Fees

$54,570

Submission Deadline

02 Aug 2025

Electrical Engineering

Duration

24 Months

Intake

Sep 2025

Total Tuition Fees

$54,570

Submission Deadline

02 Aug 2025

Applied Mechanics

Duration

12 Months

Intake

Sep 2025

Total Tuition Fees

$54,570

Submission Deadline

02 Aug 2025

Neurobiology

Duration

24 Months

Intake

Sep 2025

Total Tuition Fees

$54,570

Submission Deadline

02 Aug 2025

Aeronautics

Duration

12 Months

Intake

Sep 2025

Total Tuition Fees

$52,506

Submission Deadline

02 Aug 2025

Business,Economics And Management

Duration

48 Months

Intake

Sep 2025

Total Tuition Fees

$54,570

Submission Deadline

02 Aug 2025

Business, Economics, and Management

Duration

48 Months

Intake

Sep 2025

Total Tuition Fees

$54,570

Submission Deadline

02 Aug 2025

Mathematics

Duration

48 Months

Intake

Sep 2025

Total Tuition Fees

$54,570

Submission Deadline

02 Aug 2025

Materials Sciences

Duration

24 Months

Intake

Sep 2025

Total Tuition Fees

$54,570

Submission Deadline

02 Aug 2025

Information And Data Sciences

Duration

48 Months

Intake

Sep 2025

Total Tuition Fees

$56,364

Submission Deadline

02 Aug 2025

Computer Sciences

Duration

48 Months

Intake

Sep 2025

Total Tuition Fees

$56,364

Submission Deadline

02 Aug 2025

Geology

Duration

48 Months

Intake

Sep 2025

Total Tuition Fees

$54,570

Submission Deadline

02 Aug 2025

Chemistry

Duration

48 Months

Intake

Sep 2025

Total Tuition Fees

$54,570

Submission Deadline

02 Aug 2025

Bioengineering

Duration

48 Months

Intake

Sep 2025

Total Tuition Fees

$54,570

Submission Deadline

02 Aug 2025

Chemical Engineering

Duration

48 Months

Intake

Sep 2025

Total Tuition Fees

$54,570

Submission Deadline

02 Aug 2025

Biology

Duration

48 Months

Intake

Sep 2025

Total Tuition Fees

$54,570

Submission Deadline

02 Aug 2025

Computer Science

Duration

48 Months

Intake

Sep 2025

Total Tuition Fees

$54,570

Submission Deadline

02 Aug 2025

Philosophy

Duration

48 Months

Intake

Sep 2025

Total Tuition Fees

$54,364

Submission Deadline

02 Aug 2025

Economics

Duration

48 Months

Intake

Sep 2025

Total Tuition Fees

$56,340

Submission Deadline

02 Aug 2025

Political Sciences

Duration

48 Months

Intake

Sep 2025

Total Tuition Fees

$54,570

Submission Deadline

02 Aug 2025

Materials Science

Duration

48 Months

Intake

Sep 2025

Total Tuition Fees

$54,570

Submission Deadline

02 Aug 2025

Astrophysics

Duration

48 Months

Intake

Sep 2025

Total Tuition Fees

$54,570

Submission Deadline

02 Aug 2025

Applied Physics

Duration

48 Months

Intake

Sep 2025

Total Tuition Fees

$54,570

Submission Deadline

02 Aug 2025

English

Duration

48 Months

Intake

Sep 2025

Total Tuition Fees

$54,570

Submission Deadline

02 Aug 2025

History

Duration

48 Months

Intake

Sep 2025

Total Tuition Fees

$54,570

Submission Deadline

02 Aug 2025

Work Opportunities

On-Campus Employment

Optional Practical Training (OPT)

Curricular Practical Training (CPT)

Research Assistantships

Teaching Assistantships

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