More selective than 100% of California colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose California Institute of Technology over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
California Institute of Technology admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 3% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 3% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is California Institute of Technology compared with other California colleges?
California Institute of Technology has the lowest acceptance rate of 92 California colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California Institute of Technology | 3% | 94% | $16,075 |
| 2 | Stanford University | 4% | 92% | $13,807 |
| 3 | Pomona College | 7% | 93% | $19,285 |
| 4 | University of California-Los Angeles | 9% | 93% | $12,548 |
| 5 | Claremont McKenna College | 10% | 91% | $28,849 |
| 6 | University of Southern California | 10% | 92% | $32,740 |
| 7 | University of California-Berkeley | 11% | 93% | $13,481 |
| 8 | Harvey Mudd College | 13% | 92% | $35,924 |
| 9 | Northeastern University Oakland | 17% | — | $25,181 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All California colleges →
Who enrolls at California Institute of Technology
College Scorecard; IPEDS
California Institute of Technology admissions questions
What is the California Institute of Technology acceptance rate?
California Institute of Technology accepts 3% of applicants, about 1 in 39. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 412 of 13,107 applicants were admitted.
Does California Institute of Technology require the SAT or ACT?
California Institute of Technology does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at California Institute of Technology?
65% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (266 of 412).
Is California Institute of Technology getting harder to get into?
California Institute of Technology accepted 3% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 3% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to California Institute of Technology overview