Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $86,886. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $65,898 |
| Housing & meals | $19,503 |
| Books & supplies | $1,428 |
| Personal & travel | $2,700 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,643 |
| Total cost of attendance | $86,886 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
State aid: California residents who meet income, asset and GPA standards may receive a Cal Grant (California Student Aid Commission); apply with the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application. Not included in the prices above. California Student Aid Commission
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California Institute of Technology net price compared with other California colleges
California Institute of Technology has the 52nd-lowest average net price of 115 California colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary | $14,959 | 12% | $48,361 |
| 49 | San Diego State University | $15,364 | 76% | $64,909 |
| 50 | World Mission University | $15,785 | 100% | — |
| 51 | Homestead Schools | $15,962 | 93% | $59,398 |
| 52 | California Institute of Technology | $16,075 | 94% | $128,566 |
| 53 | University of California-Santa Barbara | $16,109 | 83% | $74,915 |
| 54 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $16,665 | 86% | $90,768 |
| 55 | University of California-Santa Cruz | $17,890 | 75% | $68,396 |
| 56 | Soka University of America | $18,260 | 92% | $55,017 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All California colleges →
Why California Institute of Technology costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Institute of Technology | 3% | $16,075 | 94% | $128,566 | This school |
| Pomona College | 7% | $19,285 | 93% | $77,779 | |
| Claremont McKenna College | 10% | $28,849 | 91% | $104,736 | |
| Harvey Mudd College | 13% | $35,924 | 92% | $138,687 | |
| Pitzer College | 25% | $34,191 | 83% | $69,512 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
California Institute of Technology would cost you $3,210 less per year than Pomona College, on average.
- Higher sticker price at California Institute of Technology, mostly from a higher estimate for personal & travel costs (+$1,200).
- California Institute of Technology gives aided families $4,796 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, California resident | California Institute of Technology | Pomona College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $65,898 | $65,420 | +$478 |
| Books & supplies | $1,428 | $1,100 | +$328 |
| Housing & meals | $19,503 | $20,374 | −$871 |
| Personal & travel | $2,700 | $1,500 | +$1,200 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,643 | −$3,094 | +$451 |
| Sticker price | $86,886 | $85,300 | +$1,586 |
| Average grants | −$70,811 | −$66,015 | −$4,796 |
| You pay | $16,075 | $19,285 | −$3,210 |
“+” means California Institute of Technology costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
California Institute of Technology cost questions
How much is tuition at California Institute of Technology?
Tuition and fees are $65,898 a year.
What is the total cost of attending California Institute of Technology?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $86,886 a year.
What do families actually pay at California Institute of Technology?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $16,075 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $0; $48–75k pay $431; $110k+ pay $54,157.
How much debt do California Institute of Technology graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $12,000, and 0.0% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to California Institute of Technology overview