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California Institute of Technology Computer Science Programs

California Institute of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution located in Pasadena, CA. A Mid-Sized City provides a peaceful environment with access to urban amenities.

California Institute of Technology Rankings

Caltech appears in the following rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#1 of 46	State — California
Overall Quality	#1 of 81	Region — Far Western
Overall Quality	#1 of 692	Nationwide

Where Is California Institute of Technology?

Contact details for Caltech can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1200 E California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91125
Phone:	6263956811
Website:	www.caltech.edu/
Admissions:	www.admissions.caltech.edu/
Financial Aid:	www.finaid.caltech.edu/

How Do I Get Into Caltech?

You can apply to Caltech online at: www.admissions.caltech.edu/apply

Caltech is classified as Most Selective (<10%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Caltech

These are the things Caltech considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Considered but not required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Caltech?

Caltech has an acceptance rate of 3%, which makes it extremely selective and highly competitive. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 61% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Caltech can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	9,401	166	2%
Women	4,446	190	4%

Can I Afford California Institute of Technology?

The average net price after aid at Caltech is $18,902. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$63,402
In-State Fees	$2,496
Out-of-State Tuition	$63,402
Out-of-State Fees	$2,496
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$65,898
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$65,898

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 26% of students at Caltech receive some form of financial aid (266 students).

Nearly 59% of students at Caltech receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $58,526 per student.

18% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,750.

Student Loan Debt

4% of Caltech undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,212 per year.

California Institute of Technology Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,495 students enrolled at Caltech. Caltech is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,023 undergraduate students at Caltech, approximately 55% are male and 45% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of California Institute of Technology undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	367
Black or African American	48
Hispanic	178
White	191
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	91
Non-Resident	144

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Caltech are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
California	69
Washington	11
Illinois	10
Texas	10
Georgia	9

Additionally, approximately 14.1% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

California Institute of Technology Graduate Student Diversity

1,440 of Caltech’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Caltech, approximately 64% are male and 36% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of California Institute of Technology graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	195
Black or African American	21
Hispanic	105
White	374
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	69
Non-Resident	669

Computer Science Programs at California Institute of Technology

Below are the computer science programs are offered at Caltech, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer Science	94	—	—	94
Information Science/Studies	2	—	—	2

Academic Programs at California Institute of Technology

Caltech offers 9 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Caltech has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Implied no
• Life experience credits: Yes

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.