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California Institute of Technology

Pasadena, CA

Selective Institution Floor

With an admit rate of 2.6% (under 15%), Decision Tier classifies this institution as a Reach for all applicants, regardless of test scores or GPA. At selective colleges, scores are a threshold, not a predictor.

Admissions Data

Overall Acceptance Rate2.6%

Middle 50% SAT Scores (25th – 75th)Score bands not published

Middle 50% ACT Composite (25th – 75th)Score bands not published

Federal Net Price by Income

Average annual cost paid by federal aid recipients across tuition, fees, room, and board, minus all grant and scholarship aid awarded.

$0 – $30,000-$2,133/ yr

$30,001 – $48,000-$2,886/ yr

$48,001 – $75,000$431/ yr

$75,001 – $110,000$18,753/ yr

$110,000+$54,157/ yr

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