A2C Common Data Sets (2019-20 Caltech)
Acceptance Rate
6.4%
Applicants
8,367
Accepted
537
Enrolled
236
Average GPA (W)
4.19
25%
NA
75%
NA
UW
NA
Average SAT/ACT
1550/36
25%
1530/35
75%
1570/36
Range
99th PCTL
Total Undergraduates
938
Male
513
Female
425
Distribution
54.7%/45.3%
Fast Facts
Location: Pasadena, California
SAT Writing: Not Required
School Type: Private
ACT Writing: Not Required
EA/ED: Yes (Early Action)
SAT Superscore: Allowed
EA/ED Deadline: November 1
ACT Superscore: Not Allowed
Regular Decision Deadline: January 3
SAT Score Choice: Allowed
US News Ranking: #9 (tie)
ACT Score Choice: Allowed
Applicant Pools
| Early Action/Regular Decision/Waitlist | Number of Students | Number of Students Accepted | Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Action | NA | NA | NA |
| Regular Decision | NA | NA | NA |
| Waitlist | 501 (394 Accepted Spots) | 5 | 1.3% |
Tuition/Fees
| Total Costs | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | $75 | $75 |
| Tuition | $54,570 | $54,570 |
| Room and Board | $17,337 | $17,337 |
| Required Fees | $2,792 | $2,792 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,428 | $1,428 |
| Other Expenses | $2,091 | $2,091 |
| Total | $78,293 | $78,293 |
Student Body
| Gender Breakdown | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Applied | 6011 | 2356 |
| Accepted | 272 | 265 |
| Enrolled | 133 | 103 |
| Ethnic Backgrounds | First Year Students | Undergraduate Students |
| Nonresident aliens | 13 | 79 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 57 | 161 |
| Black or African American, non-Hispanic | 6 | 16 |
| White, non-Hispanic | 63 | 253 | American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | 0 | 0 |
| Asian, non-Hispanic | 75 | 343 |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | 1 | 1 |
| Two or more races, non-Hispanic | 19 | 84 |
| Race and/or ethnicity unknown | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 235 | 938 |
| Geographic Breakdown | Percent of Admitted Students |
| In-State (exclude international) | 33% |
| Out-Of-State (exclude international) | 67% |
| International | 6% |