California Institute of Technology

CalTech at a Glance

Private
School Type
4+ years
Typical Program Length
City: Midsize
Campus Setting
2,397
Students Enrolled
3:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
94%
Graduation Rate

Cost of Attending CalTech

$63,255
Avg Tuition
$12,553
Average Loan
$32,767
High Net Cost

Tuition History

Net price ranges from $-1,012 to $32,767 depending on aid.

CategoryTuition Trends
2021$56,862
2022$58,680
2023$60,864
2024$63,255

Popular Academic Programs

  • Computer Science
  • Chemistry
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Physics
  • Physics
  • Physics
  • Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
  • Engineering Physics
  • Biomedical/Medical Engineering
  • Biomedical/Medical Engineering
  • Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Biology - General Studies
  • Biomedical/Medical Engineering

Awards Conferred

CategoryAwards Conferred
Bachelor's Degree233
Doctor's Degree228
Master's Degree155
Post-Master Certificate1

CalTech Financial Outcomes

Percent of New Students with Loans

15%
Students have loans

Average Student Loan Amounts

CalTech students borrow an average of $12,553 in loans including federal and private sources.

CategoryAverage Loan Amount
California Institute of Technology$12,553
Universities and Colleges Avg$7,476

Other Academic Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program
  • Accepts Military Training Credits
  • Study Abroad Programs
  • Academic and Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services for Students
  • Placement Services for Graduating Students
  • Physical Library Facilities
  • Library Collection - Printed Materials
  • Digital Library Resources
  • Trained Library Staff

Comparison with Peers

Tuition
Grad Rate
Loan %
California Institute of Technology
$63,255
94.0%
15.0%
Universities with Research Programs
$24,234
69.6%
40.6%
Private
$30,831
56.6%
53.3%
Majority Graduate Programs
$25,347
55.4%
41.8%
California
$18,650
55.8%
42.3%

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