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California Institute of Technology

California Institute of Technology
1200 East California Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91125-0001


Fax number: (626) 683-3026
Website: https://www.caltech.edu/
Screen last updated on: January 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: January 3
Application fee: $75
High school graduation is: not required
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations very important
  • standardized test scores not considered
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities very important
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 26%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 16,626
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 448
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 167
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 13
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 64%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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