On average, Caltech receives 13,900 applications each year, with 3% (or 360) resulting in acceptance. 200 decide to enroll in the university and attend in September.

To apply, students should aim for a 35 - 36 on their ACT Composite or 1,540 - 1,590 on their SAT Combined. Applications require none as well as $75 for undergraduates and $100 for graduates. It’s also recommended you include none.

Caltach makes sure that accepted students are academically prepared, have demonstrated a consistent interest in science, engineering, math, or technology, and that they will have an impact on the campus and community. Applying students should have taken or are currently taking these courses: 4 years of math (including calculus), 1 year of chemistry, 1 year of physics, at least 3 years of English, and 1 year of U.S. history/government (though this is waived for international students).

Remember these dates to apply! Early action applications are due by November 1st, with answers by Mid-December. Tests should be completed in October. For Regular Decision students, applications are due on January 3rd, with a decision by mid-March, and tests due in December.

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Student ACT Scores

25th %
75th %



Student SAT Scores

25th %
75th %



First-Year Admission Statistics

Application, Acceptance, Enrollment Statistics from the 2025 Admissions Cycle. Test scores last reported in 2020
Applications
13,856
Male 9,401
Female 4,446

 

Acceptance
356
Male 166
Female 190

 

Enrollment Total
218
Male 107
Female 111


Acceptance Rate
2.6%
Male
1.8%
Female
4.3%

 

Yield
61.2%
Male
64.5%
Female
58.4%


Application Fees and Other Information

Application Fees

Undergraduate

$75


Graduate

$100



Credit from AP or Pre-college classes

  • Institution does not accept dual, credit for life, or AP credits


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