CAMPUS · PASADENA, CA · PRIVATE

Caltech

California Institute of Technology

3.1%

ADMISSION

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AJUSTEMENT

AMBITIEUX

Caltech est un choix <em>ambitieux</em> pour la plupart des candidats.

Le score reflete les chances d'admission x le cout x la qualite des resultats.

ADMISSION

3.1%

sur 13,107 candidats

SALAIRE . 10 ANS

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toutes filieres confondues

Caltech en Bref

3.1%

Taux d'Admission

2,518

Effectif Total

15.0%

Taux de Bourse Pell

Classements de Caltech

Classement	2025	Annee
US News National Universities	#6	2025
QS World University Rankings	#10	2025
THE World University Rankings	#6	2025
ARWU (Shanghai)	#9	2024

Apercu de Caltech

California Institute of Technology is a private university in Pasadena, CA with 2,518 students. With a 3.1% acceptance rate, it ranks among the most selective institutions in the country. The most popular majors are Engineering, Computer Science, and Physical Sciences.

Nom Complet	California Institute of Technology
Emplacement	Pasadena, CA 91125
Type	Private
Site Web	caltech.edu/
Effectif Total	2,518
Effectif Premier Cycle	1,023
Etudiantes	44.8%

Caltech: Reach, Match, or Safety?

Caltech acceptance rate: 3.1%.

Programmes et Salaire des Diplomes de Caltech

Resultats salariaux par programme, bases sur les donnees de revenus quatre ans apres l'obtention du diplome.

Programme	Classement US	Salaire a Caltech	Mediane Nationale	Prime
Computer Science	#7	$133,687	$75,000	+78%
Engineering	#4	$128,339	$72,000	+78%
Mathematics & Statistics	—	$110,514	$62,000	+78%
Physical Sciences	#2	$85,560	$48,000	+78%
Biological Sciences	#7	$65,100	$42,000	+55%

Filieres Populaires a Caltech

Pourcentage de diplomes decernes par domaine.

Engineering

36.1%

Computer Science

30.5%

Physical Sciences

16.3%

Mathematics/Statistics

10.7%

Biological Sciences

6.0%

Demographie Etudiante

White

21.5%

Black/African American

3.4%

Hispanic/Latino

22.0%

Asian

34.4%

International

9.0%

Comment Entrer a Caltech

Caltech is a Reach school for nearly all applicants. Beyond grades and scores, Caltech wants to see intellectual curiosity, leadership, and a clear sense of purpose in your application. Have 2-3 realistic backup schools — even perfect-on-paper students get denied here.

3.1%

Taux d'Admission

13,107

Total des Candidats

Ce que Caltech Valorise le Plus chez les Candidats

Importance des facteurs d'admission selon le Common Data Set — ce que l'universite declare officiellement important.

Facteur	Importance
Academic Gpa	Tres Important
Rigor Of Secondary School Record	Tres Important
Class Rank	Non Considere
Standardized Test Scores	Tres Important
Application Essay	Tres Important
Recommendation	Tres Important
Extracurricular Activities	Tres Important
Talent Ability	Tres Important
Character Personal Qualities	Tres Important
First Generation	Considere
Alumni Relation	Non Considere
Interview	Important
Work Experience	Non Considere
Volunteer Work	Considere

Dates Limites et Conditions de Candidature de Caltech

Dates cles pour le cycle d'admission EA de Caltech. Notez-les dans votre calendrier — manquer une date limite signifie attendre une annee de plus.

Date Limite	Date
Action Anticipee	Nov 1
Decision Reguliere	Jan 3
Aide Financiere (FAFSA/CSS)	Mar 2

Action Anticipee: Caltech propose une Action Anticipee non contraignante. Postulez tot pour une decision plus rapide sans vous engager — vous pouvez encore comparer les offres.

Aide Financiere et Dette Etudiante

15.0%

Beneficiaires de la Bourse Pell

Etudiants de familles a faibles revenus

Questions Frequentes sur Caltech

What is Caltech's acceptance rate?

Caltech has an acceptance rate of 3.1%, making it extremely selective. This rate reflects freshman applicants for the most recent admissions cycle.

What are the most popular majors at Caltech?

The most popular majors at Caltech by degrees awarded are: Engineering (36.1%), Computer Science (30.5%), Physical Sciences (16.3%), Mathematics/Statistics (10.7%), Biological Sciences (6.0%). These percentages reflect undergraduate degrees conferred in the most recent reporting year.

Can I transfer to Caltech?

Caltech accepts transfer students, though the process is highly selective. Transfer applicants typically need a strong college GPA (3.5+), relevant coursework, and compelling reasons for transferring. The transfer acceptance rate is generally lower than freshman admission at selective schools.