| Caltech vs. National |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#7 in National Universities #2 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #43 in Federal Region IX Universities #82 in California Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$65,898 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$13,284 |
| expensive$65,706 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$16,416 |
| More$52,266 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,275 |
| Admission | ||
| 2.57% | Acceptance Rate | - |
| 61.24% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | - |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,430 | Total Enrollment | Larger22,115 |
| Smaller987 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger11,237 |
| Smaller1,443 | Graduate Student Population | Larger10,878 |
| - | Online Student Population | 18,317 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher94% | Graduate Rate | Lower43% |
| 3% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher97% | Retention Rate | Lower53% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,572) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,791) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty3 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 365 | Number of faculty | 3,281 |
| Higher$215,315 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$85,087 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.